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UID:45398-1777622400-1777633200@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Mullinix Mill Road
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the parking lot on Mullinix Mill Road (39.29474N\, 77.14541W).\nThe new mountain bike trail will head up into the forest with a nice overlook of the river at one point.  Then it’s down to a little meadow and back on the old horse trail along the river.  Walking distance is about 2 miles.  Can expect the usual woodland birds with any number of migrants passing through.  Resident nesters are Louisiana Waterthrushes\, Worm-eating Warblers\, Ovenbirds\, Yellowthroats\, Wood Thrushes. No facilities. \nLeader – Mary Prowell\, Boprow@gmail.com \n\nGood for beginning birders
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/mullinix-mill-road/
LOCATION:Mullinix Mill Road Parking Lot
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T173033
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T005039Z
UID:45370-1777809600-1777824000@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Native Plant Palooza
DESCRIPTION:and birds and butterflies. Stop by the Howard County Bird Club table at  Robinson Nature Center’s annual\, outdoor native plant sale. \n\nTip: If you are coming to buy many plants\, arrive at 11:30 or 11:45 to be able to find a place in the RNC parking lot instead of the shuttle. You will also get the best pick of the plants. They go quickly!\n\nhttps://www.howardcountymd.gov/plantnatives
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/native-plant-palooza/
LOCATION:Robinson Nature Center\, 6692 Cedar Lane\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T235900
DTSTAMP:20260614T173033
CREATED:20251001T232511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T233013Z
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SUMMARY:May Count
DESCRIPTION:Watch for details
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/may-count-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260614T173033
CREATED:20260206T195228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T200946Z
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SUMMARY:Skywatch at Mount Pleasant unofficial Big Sit
DESCRIPTION:You can show up and leave at any time. This is an unofficial Big Sit. We will look for flyovers and look and listen to surrounding birds. No need to sign up\, just show up. \nCancelled in the event of heavy rain. \nLeader – Lynn Gregg\, lhg5037@gmail.com
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/skywatch-unofficial-big-sit/
LOCATION:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant\, 10520 Old Frederick Rd\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T110000
DTSTAMP:20260614T173033
CREATED:20260205T003427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T220856Z
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SUMMARY:Belmont Manor Historic Park
DESCRIPTION:A walk around the fields looking for early migrants. This trip will have special guests\, Mike Bowen and Anne Cianni. Mike used to work at the property and will be able to show us around and tell stories about the history of this location. \nLeader – Gregg Petersen\, sig29@aol.com
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/belmont-manor-historic-park/
LOCATION:Belmont Manor & Historic Park\, 6555 Belmont Woods Road\, Elkridge\, MD\, 21075\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T173033
CREATED:20260204T194127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T195632Z
UID:45390-1778787000-1778792400@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Birds of Wetlands\, Lakes\, and Ponds by Bonnie Ott
DESCRIPTION:Bonnie Ott is a long-time member of MOS and the Howard Bird Club. Over four decades of birding\, Bonnie has expanded her interests to include a vast array of subjects. Bonnie started a journey into photography and focuses on documenting unusual species and behaviors. Her pictures have been published in many field guides and used for educational purposes throughout the world. Bonnie has worked on multiple projects and atlases for birds\, dragonflies\, herps and everything else that she can capture with her lens.  \nBonnie will present a program on how to understand the birds you find in various wetland habitats throughout the seasons. Focusing on birds of central Maryland\, Bonnie will explain the difference between our common species. When and where to find them in our lakes\, ponds\, rivers\, streams and marshes. As usual with Bonnie\,  you can expect to see a few other inhabitants of these areas throughout the program.
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/birds-of-wetlands-lakes-and-ponds-by-bonnie-ott/
LOCATION:Robinson Nature Center\, 6692 Cedar Lane\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260614T173033
CREATED:20251015T021553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T162306Z
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SUMMARY:MOS Convention -- CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:MOS has been informed that the Solomons Inn has experienced flooding from a burst pipe. The hotel will be closing all guest rooms and will not be available for the May 15-17 MOS Convention. There is not enough time\, or a suitable venue\, to plan and host a convention in Solomons this spring. MOS will most likely host the 78th Annual MOS Convention in a different region in Autumn 2026. MOS will share dates and information as soon as possible.
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/maryland-ornithological-society-convention-2/
LOCATION:Solomons Inn Resort and Marina\, 155 Holiday Drive\, Solomons\, MD\, 20688\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T110000
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CREATED:20260206T200513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T200822Z
UID:45458-1779004800-1779015600@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Western Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:Use the parking lot to the left of the Gary Arthur Senior Center (2400 MD-97\, Cooksville MD)\, not the Western Regional Park lots.) \nModerate walking along field edges and woodland trails. Opportunity for warblers\, sparrows\, thrushes\, and flyovers. Facilities available. \nLeader – Lisa Colangelo\, lcolangelo@verizon.net
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/western-regional-park-2/
LOCATION:Gary Arthur Senior Center\, 2400 MD 97\, Cooksville\, Maryland\, 21723
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000
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CREATED:20260205T005533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T141320Z
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED to June 6 -- Patapsco Scrubland
DESCRIPTION:Meet at 735 River Road (up long drive take right-hand split & park by house).\nStarting in the scrubland\, we’ll look for warblers\, vireos\, thrushes\, and other edge species. Depending on conditions\, we may continue into the woods. Moderate to possibly difficult walking: steep trails with several stream crossings\, so wear appropriate footwear. We will also be able to view Felicia’s Chimney Swift tower. Facilities available. \nLeader – Felicia Lovelett\, c5nest@gmail.com
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/patapsco-scrubland/
LOCATION:Patapsco Scrubland\, 735 River Road\, Sykesville\, MD\, 21784\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T193000
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CREATED:20251001T232512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T232512Z
UID:42773-1779996600-1779996600@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:HCBC Board meeting
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URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/hcbc-board-meeting-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T110000
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CREATED:20260205T004804Z
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UID:45406-1780126200-1780138800@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Linganore Creek Sanctuary\, Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the West Friendship park-and-ride on the west side of Rt. 32 just north of Interstate 70\nCome and walk the 125 acres of what is slated to become the 11th MOS sanctuary and the only one of size in Central Maryland. Expect warblers\, chats\, red-headed woodpeckers\, and birds of the open fields such as bobolinks\, field sparrows\, and kestrels. Meet at the West Friendship park-and-ride on the west side of Rt. 32 just north of Interstate 70 at 7:30 AM and carpool the 25 minutes to the potential sanctuary. Be ready for wet but mowed grass and one stream crossing (with stepping stones). \nRegister with John McKitterick\, john.mckitterick@mdbirds.org\, since parking is limited at the property. \n\nReservations required
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/linganore-creek-sanctuary-frederick-county/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T053000
DTSTAMP:20260614T173033
CREATED:20260205T004022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T193050Z
UID:45402-1780205400-1780205400@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Delaware Shorebird Hotspots
DESCRIPTION:An all-day trip to shorebird hotspots along the Delaware Bay in Kent and Sussex Counties\, Delaware. Specific locations to be selected based on reported birds at the time – but may include Port Mahon\, Ted Harvey Conservation Area\, DuPont Nature Center and nearby Marvel Salt Marsh Preserve\, and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Expect hot\, windy\, and potentially buggy conditions – but the possibility of some truly amazing shorebird action will be worth it! We will stop at Wawa (or similar) for lunch\, but packed snacks and water are a good idea. \nMeet at the Park and Ride West Lot at 32/Broken Land Parkway. \nContact the leader\, Russ Kovach\, russell.kovach@gmail.com to make reservations and get directions. \n\nReservations required
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/delaware-shorebird-hotspots/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T103000
DTSTAMP:20260614T173033
CREATED:20260214T224807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T123627Z
UID:45535-1780212600-1780223400@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Birding Unplugged (no Merlin Bird ID\, no eBird)
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the South Wind Trailhead portion of MPEA\nJoin us for a restorative\, low-tech birding field trip focused on sharpening your own eyes and ears. We’ll leave the apps behind—no Merlin Bird ID\, no eBird—and immerse ourselves in careful observation\, field marks\, behavior\, and birdsong. This is a chance to slow down\, tune in\, and experience birding the old-fashioned way: present\, attentive\, and unplugged.  The trip leader will keep a paper list and will enter an eBird list manually to share with the group following the trip.  Limit 10 participants. More information about site at MPEA. \nRegister with the leader – Megan Bolcar\, megbolcar@gmail.com \n\nReservations required
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/birding-unplugged-no-merlin-bird-id-no-ebird/
LOCATION:MPEA Southwind Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T190000
DTSTAMP:20260614T173033
CREATED:20260428T164307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T164307Z
UID:46170-1780245000-1780254000@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Wingspan Game Night at WBU Columbia
DESCRIPTION:Location: Wild Birds Unlimited Columbia\n6955 F Oakland Mills Rd \n4:30 PM sharp to 8pm \nThe store is opening its doors just for us\, so please don’t be a late-bird! \nLink for registration: \nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084AACAD2EA0FC1-63490462-maywingspan
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/wingspan-game-night-at-wbu-columbia-3/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, 6955 F\, Oakland Mills Road\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
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