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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

HCBC Meeting: An introduction to birding in the New World tropics by Dave Ziolkowski

Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD

Central and South America offer some of the most exciting and exhilarating birding on the planet! Join us as biologist and natural historian, Dave Ziolkowski, provides an intro to the region and its fascinating wildlife, describing why every nature lover should want to go there and giving tips for an easy, successful trip. Dave is […]

Beginner Field Trip: Fall Migrants at Dunloggin Wetlands

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 leader Ben Costello, bcostel3@gmail.com

2024 Fall Count

Host needed for tally rally! Contact Chuck Stirrat, stirrcr1@gmail.com Details on the HCBC website calendar: https://howardbirds.website/birding/seasonal-bird-counts/fall-count

Howard Conservancy at Mt Pleasant Farm Sky Watch

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

Rain date Tuesday, September 24 Meet at the parking lot or go directly to the Skywatch site. This trip will be a trip for migrating raptors and other potential flybys. Leader – open to whoever shows up

Sparrows for Beginners

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

Meet at the Montjoy barn. Bonnie will go over the basics of sparrow identification and how to differentiate sparrows from other "LBJs". Limit 8. Register with the leader. Leader – Bonnie Ott, sparrowdamsel@gmail.com

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 Young birders accompanied by a parent/guardian briefly meet and greet in the parking lot, 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 grass and trails. Bring water and snacks. Loaner binoculars are available. Appropriate […]