CALENDAR

What about cancellations?

Meetings at the Robinson Nature Center are cancelled if the Howard County Government has announced government buildings are closed and will not open for the day. For other venues where a Howard County Bird Club (HCBC) event was scheduled, the cancellation will be posted on the front page of the HCBC website in a banner headline and on the website calendar. Field Trips and Workshops may be cancelled at the discretion of the leader and announced in advance when possible. The cancellation will be posted on the front page of the HCBC website in a banner headline and on the website calendar.

Previous programs

Previous field trips

Meeting and Field Trip Information

Managed Deer Hunts in Howard County Parks and Open Space 2025-2026

Kevin Omland and Michael Ocasio Conservation Biology of the Endemic Puerto Rican Oriole

Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD

Although Puerto Rican Orioles use a wide range of habitats, they can be surprisingly difficult to find, and locals feel that their numbers have been declining. Kevin Omland and his PhD student  Michael Ocasio will present evidence of the dramatic impact that invasive Shiney Cowbirds are having on the Rican Oriole. Kevin is a Professor […]

Beginner Field Trip: Fall Migrants at Dunloggin Wetlands

Dunloggin Middle School 9129 Northfield Road, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Park at Dunloggin Middle School Opportunity to see early fall migrants (especially warblers) and to learn the details of local woodpeckers. Limit 8 people. Register with the leader Ben Costello, bcostel3@gmail.com Registration required Good for beginning birders

September Wingspan Event

Wild Birds Unlimited 6955 F, Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD, United States

Limit of 25 players. Click for more details and to sign up: September Wingspan Sign-up, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084AACAD2EA0FC1-58306377-september#/ Questions? Email Jaime (jaimern2003@gmail.com) Registration required

Fall Count

Details on the Howard County Bird Club website (https://howardbirds.website/birding/seasonal-bird-counts/fall-count/)

Plant Palooza

Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD

Stop by the Howard County Bird Club table for information about birds and butterflies.

Font Hill Wetland Park

Font Hill Wetland Park 3520 Font Hill Drive, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Park on the road. Diverse wetland habitats include two ponds with emergent vegetation, a tributary of the Little Patuxent River, a wet area dominated by phragmites and cattails, and some small stands of deciduous floodplain forest. Limited to 10 people. Register with the leader, Lily Saul, ljsaul604@gmail.com Registration required Good for beginning birders Handicapped accessible

Skywatch at Mount Pleasant

Meet at the parking lot or go directly to the Skywatch site. This trip will be at the Skywatch for migrating raptors and other potential flybys. Leader – Lynn Gregg, lhg5037@gmail.com Good for beginning birders Handicapped accessible

Young Birder Fall Warblers Walk at Howard County Conservancy

Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MD

Meet at the Conservancy parking lot. From 7:00-8:00 am, we will do an informal pre-walk birding near the Davis Branch for those who can join us early. Young birders briefly meet and greet in the parking lot at 8:00 am, then move on to bird the Conservancy. Look for later fall warblers and sparrows, which are the main target species. Easy to moderate walking on […]

Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz

Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD

We are doing an intro to iNaturalist first in the auditorium to get everyone situated. Then we are heading outdoors to the gardens and trails to take photos of any pollinators and plants we can find during that timeframe. Call Robinson at 410-313-0400 to register by phone. More information: Winny Tan

CANCELLED – Sparrows and Spiders

Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MD

Meet at the barn. Join Bonnie for an advanced sparrow search and learn more about our common spider species. Hoping for some of the sparrow rarities and Bolas Spider. Gaiters or waterproof pants recommended as we will go into tall grass. Limit 8. Register with the leader, Bonnie Ott, sparrowdamsel@gmail.com Reservations required >