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The Howard County Bird ClubA Chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society (MOS) |
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Whoooo are we?
The objectives and purposes of the Club are to function as a local chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society, Inc., serving Howard County, in the furtherance of the objectives and purposes of that Society as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, and said purposes and objectives shall conform to the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (or corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Code).
BUT THAT DOESN'T REALLY TELL YOU MUCH.
Here is what we do:
Club Activities
Programs
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Field Trips
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Publications
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Projects |
Fellowship
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Historical Documents |
ProgramsOpen to the public. Programs are held the second Thursday of each month except June, July, and August at 8:00 p.m., at Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks Headquarters, 7120 Oakland Mills Road, on the east side of Columbia. Programs generally conclude 9:30-10:00 p.m. School age children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Topics are predominantly about birds (local to worldwide) but occasionally focus on other nature subjects as well as conservation, ecology and endangered species. The Club Bookstore opens at 7:30 p.m., one-half hour prior to the beginning of the meeting. Field guides and books are sold at discounted prices. |
Field TripsOpen to the public. These trips are an ideal way for both the beginner and the more experienced observer to learn and to share knowledge in an informal atmosphere. Families are encouraged to participate; children with an adult are welcome. For birding trips, binoculars and a field guide are recommended but are not necessary. For other natural history subjects, bring your enthusiasm! No pets. Field Trips – ReportsWant to know what we saw? We keep a record of birds seen on field trips. |
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Seasonal Counts
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• Midwinter Count, the first Saturday in February • May Count, the second Saturday in May • Fall Count, the third Saturday in September • Odonate Count: June, July, & August (rotates). |
The Bird Club monitors bird populations both formally and informally. Many members keep records of the birds they observe. At the end of each season, the sightings are compiled and submitted to state and national journals. These records provide an informal picture of migrants and their numbers, along with any rarities. More formally, three countywide surveys are conducted each year. On a Saturday in the months of February, May, and September, dozens of birders cover assigned areas from dawn to dusk counting every bird seen or heard. Although these counts are not scientific studies, over many years they do provide a rough measure of trends. AND we participate in an annual Odonate (dragonfly & dragonfly survey). |
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PublicationsThe Goldfinch, the chapter newsletter with a calendar and articles of local interest (published five times a year). Read back issues The Maryland Yellowthroat, the state newsletter (published five times a year). Read back issues |
Habitat Preservation – Seed SaleHoward County Bird Club (since 1981) has had a seed sale in October open to the public with orders taken in advance. The proceeds from the seed sale and your contributions go to local, state, national, and international organizations to local, national, and international organizations for habitat preservation and for studies to protect the ecosystems of which birds are a part. See what we have already done. Want to be notified of the next seed sale? Send an email to Howard County Bird Club |
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