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SUMMARY:Bird Trivia Night in Timonium -- now Feb 8
DESCRIPTION:Hello everyone!\nAs I’m sure everyone has figured by now we will need to cancel Sunday’s [Feb 1] game night. We will be changing the date to Sunday\, February the 8th 2026. Same time\, same location. Would everyone mind sending me a message to let me know that they’re still in or cancel their sign up please and thank you!! \nJaime Eikenberg: Wingspan Game Night Snow Make up date February 8 \nJamie \nBird Trivia Night in Timonium\nHave a fun time and test your bird knowledge by attending! The Timonium store of Wild Birds Unlimited is sponsoring a Bird Trivia Night\, and a couple of the HCBC members will be assisting. \nTo participate in this event. Call (410) 561-1215 for details and reservations. It is held at the Diamondback Brewery.
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/game-trivia-at-timonium-wild-birds-unlimited/
LOCATION:Diamondback Brewery\, 9490 Deereco Road\, Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T110000
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SUMMARY:Lake Elkhorn
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Dockside Parking lot.\nEasy walking along the lake and to Foerbay Pond. Waterfowl\, sparrows and winter finches are possible. The lake can turn up interesting surprises. No facilities \nLeader – David Sandler\, detour65@gmail.com \n\n Good for Beginning Birders\nWheelchair accessible
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/lake-elkhorn/
LOCATION:Lake Elkhorn\, 7244 Cradlerock Way\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21045\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T000000
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SUMMARY:Mid-winter Count
DESCRIPTION:LATE BREAKING – Currently conditions at the tally location do not permit safe parking and access. If conditions do not improve\, we will cancel the in-person tally and just hold a Zoom session for the tally. The final decision will be made on Wednesday\, Feb. 4th and it will be posted on the club website and sent to the area coordinators so they can also send emails to their counters. If it is held\, you have until Thursday\, Feb 5 to respond. \n—————————————————————————————————————– \nMeg and John Harris have agreed to host a potluck and hybrid tally rally at their home. If you plan to attend\, please contact Meg by Thursday\, Feb 5\, indicating you will be attending – how many will be in your party\, and what you will be bringing (an appetizer\, side dish\, dessert.) The club will provide meat lasagna and vegetarian lasagna and non-alcoholic beverages. You can reach the Harrises at mctharris@gmail.com or at 410-926-0742 via text or you can leave a voicemail if the phone is not immediately answered. If there are late changes concerning the in-person tally rally\, they will notify all who have signed up and the changes will be posted on the HCBC website. \nDirections: \nFrom the Robinson Nature Center\, 6692 Cedar Ln\, Columbia\, MD 21044\, turn right onto Cedar Ln. At the first light\, turn right onto Grace Dr. Follow Grace Dr to the end which is a circle and turn right onto Quiet Night Ride. Take Quiet Night Ride to the end and turn left onto Grateful Heart Gate. Take the first right onto Ripe Apple Ln. Destination will be at the bottom of the street on the left: \n 6400 Ripe Apple Ln\nColumbia\, MD 21044 \nThe Harrises live at the corner of Ripe Apple and Empty Song.  Park anywhere on either street\, avoiding blocking fire hydrants and other driveways. \nThis year’s tally rally will be preceded by an in-person potluck\, with the meal starting at 6:30 p.m. Unless you are still in the field\, please try to submit your checklist to your Area Coordinator by the start of the tally rally at 7:30 p.m.  If you cannot make the meal\, you are welcome to drop in about 7:30 p.m. for the tally. \nInformation for the Zoom access will be provided to you by your area coordinator or you can send a request to Brian Moyer (bmoyer0@gmail.com) or Chuck Stirrat (stirrcr1@gmail.com).
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/mid-winter-count/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T190000
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED Wingspan at WBU Columbia
DESCRIPTION:Wingspan Event at Wild Birds Unlimited\, Columbia\nWould everyone mind sending me a message to let me know that they’re still in or cancel their sign up please and thank you!! \nJaime Eikenberg\, info@signupgenius.com
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/wingspan-at-wbu-columbia/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, 6955 F\, Oakland Mills Road\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T110000
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SUMMARY:Meadowbrook Park CHANGE TO Centennial Park Boat Ramp
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the boat ramp from the South Entrance\nMeadowbrook Park is iced in\, so the trip will be to the Centennial Park Boat Ramp. Limit 10 people. Make reservations with leader – Lily Saul\, ljsaul604@gmail.com \n\nReservations required\nGood for Beginning Birder\nWheelchair accessible
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/centennial-park-boat-ramp/
LOCATION:Centennial Park (South)\, 10000 Clarksville Pike\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T045439
CREATED:20250508T140033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T203603Z
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SUMMARY:Laura Wolf Birding in the Antarctic.
DESCRIPTION:Laura recently visited the Antarctic and took extensive photos in preparation to use the images as the basis for her artwork. Laura Wolf is an elementary school art teacher and freelance artist. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Art Education from Towson University and has taught elementary school art for 18 years. Besides teaching she has mentored student teachers from the Maryland Institute College of Art. She combines her love of birds and birding into her artwork. She was the winner of the 2024 convention pin design for the Maryland Ornithological Society. \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\n\n \n 
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/laura-wolf-birding-in-the-antarctic/
LOCATION:Robinson Nature Center\, 6692 Cedar Lane\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044
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SUMMARY:Birds and Beverages Feeder Watch and Walk during the Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Join Woody Merkle (Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant)\, and Val Swan with 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.\nPlease register by Feb. 13th with Terri Berkheimer\, tgtberk@gmail.com\n\nReservations required
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/birds-and-beverages-feeder-watch-and-walk-during-the-great-backyard-bird-count/
LOCATION:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant\, 10520 Old Frederick Rd\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - How to Find Owls
DESCRIPTION:I am conducting two sessions of a field workshop entitled “How to find an owl” this Sunday.  The location is in western Howard Co. in the Patuxent River St Park.  You must pre-register and class size is limited.  The first session is at 9:30 and the second is at 1:00 PM.  You must designate which session you are signing up for AND list the names of all attendees coming with you.\nFull details and directions will be provided before the event. Again\, limited class size\, must designate which session\, and provide the names of each participant.  Failure to provide all the last two items may cost you acceptance\, as others will be placed ahead of you until all info is received and slots remain in that session.\n\nSend your request for space to me.-Jay Sheppard\, (jaymsheppard95@gmail.com).
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/how-to-find-owls-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T160000
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SUMMARY:Robinson Nature Center Bird Bonanza
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Howard County Bird Club table at the event plus all of the other exhibits. \nContact Mary Lou Clark\, doctorfx_99@yahoo.com\, or Tom Seivert\, tomseivert@verizon.net to volunteer to staff our table. \n\nFee
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/robinson-nature-center-bird-bonanza/
LOCATION:Robinson Nature Center\, 6692 Cedar Lane\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T235900
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SUMMARY:How to Find Owls - CANCELLED AGAIN
DESCRIPTION:Rain is forecast\, so I am cancelling the trip. \nJay \nI am rescheduling the two sessions of a field workshop entitled “How to find an owl” for Sunday\, February 22.  If you signed up for the Feb 15 event that was cancelled\, I already have your information\, and you are registered. The location is in western Howard Co. in the Patuxent River St Park.  You must pre-register and class size is limited.  The first session is at 9:30 and the second is at 1:00 PM.  You must designate which session you are signing up for AND list the names of all attendees coming with you. Full details and directions will be provided before the event. You must designate which session you will attend and provide the names of each participant. \nSend your request for space to me -Jay Sheppard\, (jaymsheppard95@gmail.com)
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/how-to-find-owls-rescheduled/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T190000
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CREATED:20260213T190950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T153935Z
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SUMMARY:Wingspan Game Night at WBU Columbia - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:The next Wingspan event will be March 29\, 2026
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/wingspan-game-night-at-wild-birds-unlimited/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, 6955 F\, Oakland Mills Road\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T193000
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SUMMARY:HCBC Board meeting
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URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/hcbc-board-meeting-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000
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SUMMARY:Young Birder Winter Walk at Centennial Park Boat Ramp
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Centennial Park boat ramp parking lot\nYoung birders briefly meet and greet in the parking lot at 8:00 am\, then move on to bird the lake. Main targets are waterfowl and winter songbirds. Easy walking on paved paths. Bring water and snacks. Loaner binoculars are available. Facilities available. Registration: RSVP to Chen Chiu via HCyoungbirders@gmail.com \nLeaders: Vitus and Roshan \n\nRegistration required.
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/young-birder-winter-walk-at-centennial-park-boat-ramp-2/
LOCATION:Centennial Park (South)\, 10000 Clarksville Pike\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042\, United States
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