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SUMMARY:Centennial Park
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the boat ramp\, accessed from the South Entrance.\nThis trip will hopefully focus on waterfowl. Limit 10 people. Register with the leader – Lily Saul\, ljsaul604@gmail.com \n\nReservations required\nGood for Beginning Birder\nWheelchair accessible\n\n 
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/centennial-park-6/
LOCATION:Centennial Park (South)\, 10000 Clarksville Pike\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T222426Z
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SUMMARY:Kevin Heffernan 2025 Howard County Butterfly Survey
DESCRIPTION:For the eighth year in a row\, Kevin Heffernan will update us on the status of butterflies in Howard County. Kevin is the co-chair of the Howard County\, Maryland\, Butterfly Survey. He is a Past President of the Howard County Bird Club. He is encouraging the planting of native pollinator gardens as part of the Howard Bee City Pollinator Committee\, and the Habitat Creation and Enhancement and Pesticide Reduction Subcommittee. \n\nFor Zoom\, on the Monday before the meeting\, members will get an email with the link and non-members should email doctorfx_99@yahoo.com
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/kevin-heffernan-2025-howard-county-butterfly-survey/
LOCATION:Robinson Nature Center\, 6692 Cedar Lane\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T084608
CREATED:20251022T131837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T122028Z
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SUMMARY:Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:All day trip leaving from Howard County. Plan to stop at the Choptank River Bridge for ducks and coffee. Bring lunch and drinks. Dress warmly\, Entrance fee\, Duck Stamp\, Senior Pass or Military I.D. required. We will carpool. \nLimit 15 people. Contact leader Kurt Schwarz\, krschwa1@verizon.net \n\nReservations required\nGood for beginning birders
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/blackwater-national-wildlife-refuge/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T084608
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T145154Z
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SUMMARY:Start Your Year List
DESCRIPTION:Meet in the parking lot. Easy walking on woodland trails. May plan to bird several different locations to find as many species as possible. The one day of the year where every bird is new! Facilities available. \nLeader – Kurt Schwarz\, krschwa1@verizon.net
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/start-your-year-list/
LOCATION:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant\, 10520 Old Frederick Rd\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221
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CREATED:20251130T154905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T155113Z
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SUMMARY:Baltimore Christmas Count
DESCRIPTION:Contact Tim Carney\, timcarney83@gmail.com
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/audubon-christmas-count-at-baltimore/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTSTAMP:20260525T084608
CREATED:20250928T135245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T135245Z
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SUMMARY:Triadelphia Christmas Count
DESCRIPTION:Contact David Holmes\, musiclbndr@gmail.com\, for details.
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/triadelphia-christmas-count/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T103000
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SUMMARY:Centennial Park
DESCRIPTION:Use the west end parking lot.\nEasy walking around the lake on a paved path where there are views of the lake with waterfowl expected. Facilities available. \nLimited to 10 people. Register with the leader\, Lily Saul\, ljsaul604@gmail.com \n\nReservations required\nGood for beginning birders\nHandicapped accessible
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/centannial-park/
LOCATION:Centennial Park (West)\, 4651 Centennial Lane\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T210000
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CREATED:20240424T123958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T141737Z
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SUMMARY:Roshan Vignarajah The World Series of Birding
DESCRIPTION:The World Series of Birding is the largest annual bird competition in the world\, held in Cape May\, NJ\, by New Jersey Audubon (for the last 40 years). It is a 24-hour-long blitz where teams attempt to find as many species as possible within given restrictions.  Participants hail from all around the world and can participate no matter their age. \nRoshan Vignarajah is a young birder and a member of the Youth Maryland Ornithological Society (YMOS)\, as well as a naturalist with a passion for insects\, especially fireflies and moths. Since the age of eight\, Roshan has been a dedicated birder and student of nature. Roshan has participated in and won the World Series of Birding middle school division three times\, and has captained the team two times. He is an active birder in Howard County whose favorite spots include the Howard County Conservancy and Triadelphia Reservoir and his favorite local birds are the Connecticut Warbler\, the Rock Dove\, and Cackling Goose. \n \n\nFor Zoom\, on the Monday before the meeting\, members will get an email with the link and non-members should email doctorfx_99@yahoo.com
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/december-11-2025-roshan-vignarajah-the-world-series-of-birding/
LOCATION:Robinson Nature Center\, 6692 Cedar Lane\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044
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SUMMARY:Cedar Lane Park
DESCRIPTION:This trip is at the East entrance not the West entrance. More details to follow with registration.\nMature deciduous woods\, extensive edge\, a small stream\, and a tiny wetland adjacent to athletic fields. Facilities available. \nLimited to 10 people. Register with the leader\, Lily Saul\, ljsaul604@gmail.com \n\nReservations required\nGood for beginning birders
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/cedar-lane-park/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T110000
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SUMMARY:Young Birder Winter Walk at Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Conservancy parking lot at 8:00 am for meet and greet\, then move on to bird the Conservancy.\nMain targets are sparrows and finches. Easy to moderate walking on grass and trails. Bring water and snacks. If it rains the day before\, wear waterproof shoes or rainboots for the walk. Loaner binoculars are available. Facilities are available. \nLeaders: Vitus and Roshan \n\nRegistration: RSVP to Chen Chiu via HCyoungbirders@gmail.com.
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/young-birder-winter-walk-at-howard-county-conservancy-at-mount-pleasant/
LOCATION:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant\, 10520 Old Frederick Rd\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T210000
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CREATED:20240904T112918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T005329Z
UID:39521-1764876600-1764882000@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:HCBC Board Meeting
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URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/hcbc-board-meeting-9/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T084608
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SUMMARY:Centennial Park
DESCRIPTION:West end parking lot. Easy walking on paved paths around Centennial Lake. Woodlands\, fields and water host a wide variety of species. Great view of the sky for flyovers. Facilities available \nLeader – Lily Saul\, ljsaul604@gmail.com \n\nGood for beginning birders\nHandicapped accessible
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/centennial-park-5/
LOCATION:Centennial Park (West)\, 4651 Centennial Lane\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T170000
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SUMMARY:Howard County Conservancy Birds and Beverages Feeder Watch
DESCRIPTION:Join Woody Merkle (HCC-MP)\, Val Swan\, and Terri Berkheimer (Howard County Bird Club). Bring your hot chocolate and participate in Cornell’s Great Backyard Bird Count by identifying and counting birds at the feeders from the warmth of the Guldesky education building. Weather permitting\, there will also be a short walk on the grounds. 25 person limit. Please register by Feb. 13\, 2026 with tgtberk@gmail.com \n\nRegistrations required\nGood for Beginning Birders\nWheelchair accessible\n\n 
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/howard-county-conservancy-birds-and-beverages-feeder-watch/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T235900
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CREATED:20251127T155454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T160803Z
UID:43926-1764201600-1764287940@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:How to Find Owls
DESCRIPTION:Two sessions – 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Register for one session.\nLearn 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: Jay Sheppard jaymsheppard95@gmail.com\, Gregg Petersen sig29@aol.com\, or David Cummings\, wcummings9@gmail.com \n\nRegistrations required\nGood for Beginning Birders
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/how-to-find-owls/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T235900
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UID:43919-1764201600-1764287940@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Mid-winter Count
DESCRIPTION:Watch for details
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/mid-winter-count-2/
LOCATION:MD
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