Howard County Bird Club

A Chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society

Howard County Bird Club Membership Benefits

  • Monthly meetings/programs at the Robinson Nature Center (Sept—May).
  • Learning from friendly, helpful county birders.
  • Inside information about Howard County birding (including Rare Bird Alerts) and sites.
  • Access to private property not normally available.
  • Opportunities to participate in frequent field trips in Howard County and elsewhere.
  • Seasonal counts with after-count tally rallies with experienced birders.
  • Entry to statewide Maryland Ornithological Society (MOS) activities, including their annual conference.
  • Opportunities to develop friendships with other birders.
  • Chance to contribute meaningful data as a citizen scientist.
  • Opportunity to learn about other aspects of natural history.
  • Receive The Yellowthroat(MOS) and The Goldfinch (HCBC) and hard copies of the MOS journal Maryland Birdlife.
  • Participate in conservation efforts and improving habitat.
  • 10% discount at The Wildlife Authority and Wild Birds Unlimited Columbia. (Tell them you are a current member.)
  • Online access to Cornell’s Birds of the World through MOS. (Sign in to your account and go to the “Members Only” page.)