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SUMMARY:Beginner's Bird Walk at Howard Conservancy
DESCRIPTION:Meet in the parking lot.\nJoin Dave Ziolkowski for a beginner bird field trip at the Howard Conservancy. We will go over the basics of birding then a walk around the park and down to the wetland. The trip will finish at the Skywatch. \nTrip limited to 10 people. Register with leader\, Dave Ziolkowski\, djziolkowski@yahoo.com \n\nReservations required\nGood for beginning birders
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/beginners-bird-walk-at-howard-conservancy/
LOCATION:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant\, 10520 Old Frederick Rd\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T013324
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T234037Z
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SUMMARY:Skywatch at Mount Pleasant
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the parking lot or go directly to the Skywatch.\nThis trip will be strictly a sky watch for late-migrating raptors and other potential goodies. Our main target will be Golden Eagle; while not expected\, early November is the best time to catch one flying over Howard County. We will watch the skies and tally the birds as long as conditions are productive. Hope for a north wind! Bring water\, lunch\, hat\, sunscreen\, light-colored sunglasses\, comfortable lawn chair (recliners are best)\, binoculars\, scope\, and camera if you like. Participants can also walk the Conservancy trails if sky-watching proves non-productive. Facilities available. \nLeader – Russ Ruffing\, russruffing@gmail.com \n\nGood for beginning birders\nHandicapped accessible
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/sky-watch-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:20251102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T013324
CREATED:20250712T143707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T150105Z
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SUMMARY:Centennial Park
DESCRIPTION:Daylight Saving Time ends \nWest 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. Early waterfowl\, lingering migrants likely. Facilities available \nLeaders– Richard and Renee Peters\, Richard@rrrrpeters.org \n\nGood for beginning birders\nHandicapped accessible
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/centennial-park/
LOCATION:Centennial Park (West)\, 4651 Centennial Lane\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T013324
CREATED:20250712T143947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T150036Z
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SUMMARY:Wilde Lake
DESCRIPTION:Suburban with mown grass; native and planted trees and shrubs in a park-like setting with a few brushy tangles. A deciduous woods flanking a stream can be found at the northwest corner; trails are narrow\, often muddy. The lake has hosted many rarities in the past. \nLimited to 10 people. Register with the leader Lilian Saul\, ljsaul604@gmail.com \n\nRegistration required\nGood for beginning birders
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/wilde-lake/
LOCATION:Wilde Lake\, Hyla Brook Road\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T013324
CREATED:20250712T144212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T145959Z
UID:41906-1762248600-1762257600@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Skywatch at Mount Pleasant
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the parking lot or go directly to the Skywatch site.\nThis trip will be a skywatch for migrating raptors and other potential flybys dedicated to the memory of Bob Ringler. Show up to find out why. \nLeader – Joe Hanfman\, auk1844@gmail.com \n\nGood for beginning birders\nHandicapped accessible
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/skywatch-at-mount-pleasant-4/
LOCATION:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant\, 10520 Old Frederick Rd\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T013324
CREATED:20250712T144450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T145933Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Sparrows
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Montjoy Barn.\nJoin Bonnie for a search for winter sparrows. Good for both beginners and advanced sparrow lovers. Bonnie will cover the basics of winter sparrows but also the chance to find rarities. \nLimit 8. Register with the leader – Bonnie Ott\, sparrowdamsel@gmail.com \n\nReservations required
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/winter-sparrows/
LOCATION:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant\, 10520 Old Frederick Rd\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T013324
CREATED:20250712T144726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T173038Z
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SUMMARY:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasent
DESCRIPTION:Meet in the parking lot.\nThis is an impromptu leaderless walk for an opportunity to bird with any friends who show up. \n\nGood for beginning birders\nHandicapped accessible
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/howard-county-conservancy-at-mount-pleasent/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T013324
CREATED:20250712T145913Z
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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 – Russell Kovach\, Russell.kovach@gmail.com \n\nGood for beginning birders\nHandicapped accessible
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/centennial-park-2/
LOCATION:Centennial Park (West)\, 4651 Centennial Lane\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T210000
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CREATED:20240424T123841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T141937Z
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SUMMARY:Sue Muller The Maryland Biodiversity Project
DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Biodiversity Project (MBP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on cataloging the living things of Maryland. The project was started in June 2012 by Bill Hubick and Jim Brighton. The MBP community has cataloged more than 22\,000 species\, including more than 14\,000 species with photographs\, and features the work of more than 28\,000 naturalists and photographers. \nSue Muller is retired from the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks after a 40-year career in natural resources.  She served as the Howard County Coordinator for the Maryland Amphibian & Reptile Atlas (2010-2014)\, Co-coordinator for the BBA3 (2020-2024) and is currently a contributing editor for the Maryland Biodiversity Project.  She is a long-time member of the bird club. \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/sue-muller-the-maryland-biodiversity-project/
LOCATION:Robinson Nature Center\, 6692 Cedar Lane\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T013324
CREATED:20250712T145225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T135511Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Field Guides: Introduction to Birding Using Apps and Websites
DESCRIPTION:Meet in the parking lot.\nThis will be an outdoor bird walk followed by a presentation in the Nature Center Classroom.  Join Terri Berkheimer and Val Swan for a Bird Walk over mowed paths with possible mud\, followed by the presentation. Learn about online resources to help you identify birds\, discover birding locations and participate in the local\, regional\, and global birding community through participatory science opportunities.  Resources covered include Cornell Lab’s All About Birds\, eBird\, Project FeederWatch\, Merlin Bird ID and BirdCast. \nWhat to bring: \n\nBinoculars\, if you have a pair. (A few pairs will be available to borrow)\nMerlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab app on your phone.  Download the Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab app with NE and SE bird packs before the workshop (if you are comfortable doing so).  It is free but requires an email address.  We will be using this app for some workshop exercises.\n\nMaximum 20 participants. Register with Terri Berkheimer\, tgtberk@gmail.com \n\nReservations required\nGood for beginning birders
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/beyond-field-guides-introduction-to-birding-using-apps-and-websites/
LOCATION:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant\, 10520 Old Frederick Rd\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T013324
CREATED:20250712T145524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T145637Z
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SUMMARY:Conowingo Dam
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Broken Land Park and Ride Lot West at 8:00am. and plan to carpool.\nHalf-day driving trip to Conowingo Dam to see bald eagles\, great blue herons\, cormorants\, vultures\, and ducks. We will arrive by 9:30 a.m. and depart at 1 p.m.  Bring lunch and water.  There is also a nearby diner and Wawa. Dress for chilly weather. Parking and portable toilets are available at Conowingo Fisherman’s Park. \nPlease RSVP but there is no quota on the number of people who can go. Leader – Guy Di Roma\, guydiroma@hotmail.com \n\nGood for beginning birders
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/conowingo-dam/
LOCATION:Broken Land Parkway Park and Ride (west side)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T013324
CREATED:20250712T150123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T172628Z
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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 \nLeaders – David Holmes\, musiclbndr@gmail.com\, Megan Bolcar megbolcar@gmail.com \n\nGood for beginning birders\nHandicapped accessible
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/centennial-park-3/
LOCATION:Centennial Park (West)\, 4651 Centennial Lane\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T013324
CREATED:20250712T150305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T145539Z
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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 – John Henri Rorabeck\, johnhenri14@gmail.com \n\nGood for beginning birders\nHandicapped accessible
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/centennial-park-4/
LOCATION:Centennial Park (West)\, 4651 Centennial Lane\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T235900
DTSTAMP:20260415T013324
CREATED:20251127T154145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T154145Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-winter Count
DESCRIPTION:Watch for details
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/mid-winter-count-2/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T235900
DTSTAMP:20260415T013324
CREATED:20251127T155454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T160803Z
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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:20251127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T013324
CREATED:20251127T155032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T160835Z
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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:20251130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T013324
CREATED:20250712T150431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T145511Z
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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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