Programs and Field Trips

PROGRAMS

Programs are held at the new Robinson Nature Center, 6992 Cedar Lane, on the west side of Columbia.

Hospitality session at 7:30 p.m.
Meeting/program begins at 8:00 p.m.
FRONT DOOR IS LOCKED AT 8:15 P.M.

No entrance fee for bird club programs.

Thursday, February 9, 2012, All you need to Know about Herps!
by Sue Muller, Howard County Dept. of Recreation and Parks.
Club member, Sue Muller, is our county's coordinator for the Maryland Amphibian and Reptile Atlas, a five year herpetology survey. She will give an overview of the project and a look at statewide data collected during the first two years. Learn how easy it is to contribute to the project.

POTLUCK DINNER FOR MEMBERS AND GUESTS

Saturday, March 24, 2012 — ROBINSON NATURE CENTER Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m.

Contact Kathy Lillie for more information.

YOU MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE AT A MEETING OR BY E-MAIL
AND INDICATE WHAT YOU ARE BRINGING!

FIELD TRIPS

Questions? Email Field Trip Chair.

Reservations required!

Great for beginning birders

Directions? Go to Howard Birding Spots

Registration is not required unless shown for specific trips. These trips are an ideal way for both the beginner and the more experiences observer to learn and to share knowledge in a informal atmosphere. Families are encouraged to participate; children with an adult are welcome. Binoculars and a field guide are recommended but are not necessary. Carpooling is encouraged. No pets!

Mid-winter Count February 4, Saturday

How to Find an Owl February 18, Saturday, 1:00 p.m., possibility of birding till dusk.
NEW DATE - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Meet at Annapolis Rock Rd horse trailer parking lot, midway between Hipsley Mill Rd and Rt. 94.
Learn how to find owls by habitat and signs. Jay is an expert at finding owls and will share his skills and knowledge as to how to find different species. Contact Jay to sign up so participants can be advised of weather related changes. Our target species are Long-eared, Saw-whet, and other owls. No facilities. Leader - Jay Sheppard

Winter Sparrow Search March 3, Saturday, Half day. Limit: 12 people.
Search the wetland and dry fields in this intensive search for as many sparrows as possible. Previous years have turned up non-sparrow rarities! Expect difficult walking for most of the day. Knee boots a must. Facilities at some spots. Contact Bonnie Ott for details and to sign up.

Centennial Park March 4, Sunday, 8:00 a.m., 2-3 hours.
West end parking lot on Centennial Lane.
Easy walking around the lake on paved path. Facilities available. Waterfowl expected early migrant passerines possible. Leader - Jeff Culler

Waterfowl Search March 10, Saturday (half day).
Meet at Dockside Parking lot, Lake Elkhorn at 8:00.
We'll carpool to search the Howard County waterways for ducks, grebes, mergansers and loons. Chance of an early migrant. Leader - Kurt Schwarz

Also MOS Chapter Meetings & Field Trips.

Trip Report Results

Field trip leaders send the trip report to the web, and we post the results. If you were on the trip you can see what you saw. If you missed the trip, you can see what you missed.