Eagles and owls are the earliest nesters of the season. As we enter the last year of data collection for the Maryland/DC Breeding Bird Atlas (3), learn where to look for these birds, where they still need to be documented and how to recognize courtship displays. A review of the Atlas webpage will be included […]
Meet at the boat ramp, accessed from the South Entrance. This trip will hopefully focus on waterfowl. Leaderless walk. • Suitable for beginning birders • Wheelchair accessible
Host: Mary Lou Clark, doctorfx_99@yahoo.com
Details at https://howardbirds.website/birding/seasonal-bird-counts/mid-winter-count/
Kurt Schwarz, former Conservation Chair of MOS and HCBC, will relate his trip to Texas in April 2023, visiting the Hill Country and Big Bend, to see several bird species only found there: Golden-cheeked and Colima Warblers, and Black-capped Vireos. For Zoom, on the Monday before the meeting, members will get an email with the […]
Meet at Dockside Parking lot. Easy walking along the lake and Forebay Pond. Waterfowl, sparrows and winter finches are possible. The lake can turn up interesting surprises. No facilities. (Map is for the McDonald's across the street.) Leader – Allen Lewis, allenrlewis@gmail.com
Directions will be provided to participants. Plan to stop at the Choptank River Bridge for ducks and coffee. Bring lunch and drinks. Dress warmly, Entrance fee or Duck Stamp required. We will carpool. Limit five card. Facilities at some spots. Leader – Kurt Schwarz, krschwa1@verizon.net Contact leader about reservations
Host: Gregg Petersen, sig29@aol.com
Meet at the Broken Land Park and Ride Lot West at 6:00 a.m. and plan to carpool. All-day driving trip to the Delaware shore, stops to include Indian River Inlet, Cape Henlopen State Park, and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Entry into Delaware State Parks is free from December through February. Target species include wintering […]
Learn how to find owls by habitat and signs. Our target species are Long-eared, Saw-whet, and other owls. No facilities. Sign up with the leaders. Leaders – Gregg Petersen, sig29@aol.com; David Cummings, wcummings9@gmail.com Reservations required
Meet at Hipsely Mill Road (click for directions) Leaders - Mary Lou Clark and Sue Muller
West end parking lot. Easy walking around the lake on paved path. Facilities available. Waterfowl expected early migrant passerines possible. Leader – Russell Kovach, Russell.kovach@gmail.com