Programs and Field Trips

PROGRAMS

Programs are held at the new Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Lane, on the west side of Columbia.

FRONT DOOR DOES NOT OPEN UNTIL 7:15 P.M
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.

Howard County Bird Club programs at the Robinson Nature Center will resume in September. Watch for an announcement in August.

Meanwhile, enjoy birding and nature study outdoors!

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!

Charge for trip! Details are under trip.

May 11, Sunday, MAY COUNT Remember to sign up for the count AND the tally!

May 15, Wednesday, 8:00 a.m., Half day. HENRYTON ROAD, Patapsco Valley State Park
Meet at bottom of Henryton Road at the dead end.
Walk along the Patapsco River looking for spring migrants. Easy walking along the river for nesting Worm-Eating and Yellow-Throated warblers. Plan for moderate walking and possible muddy trails areas. No facilities. Leader - Joe Byrnes.

May 18, Saturday, 8:00 a.m. BIG DAY — Howard County. All day listing extravaganza!
Limit 12. Email the leader to sign up.
Plan to spend the day hiking around the county in search of as many species as possible. All types of footwear needed. Bring food and drinks. Facilities in some spots. Leader - Bonnie Ott.

May 18, Saturday, 8:00 a.m. LITTLE BIG DAY — Howard County. Optional full day.
Email the leaders for reservations and details.
This trip is designed for beginner and intermediate birders and will not be as intense as the Big Day trip. Some of the same locations as the Big Day trip may be visited. Bring food and drinks. Facilities in some spots. Leaders - Karen Darcy and Kevin Heffernan.

May 25, Saturday, 7:30 a.m. PATAPSCO SCRUBLAND. Half day.
Meet at 735 River Road (up long drive take right-hand split & park by house).
Starting 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. Facilities available. Leader - Felicia Lovelett.

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.