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JANUARY 2026




Jan 1 (Thu) 8:30 AM-11:30 AM. NEW YEAR'S DAY LOCH RAVEN - OLD PICNIC AREA. Start off the New Year birding at Old Picnic Area Trail section of Loch Raven Reservoir. The trail is unpaved and flat. Expect waterfowl, winter passerines, and raptors. Please use the GPS pin to navigate from Maps. Once you turn in from Dulaney Valley Road, there will be a parking lot on the left. RSVP to leader required.
Leader: Joe Corcoran, , 667-231-6453.
GPS Pin: 39.465560, -76.562824.

Jan 2 (Fri) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Binoculars required. A telescope can be useful for distance viewing. Canceled in bad weather and the walk will be rescheduled to 1/9. General grounds include the paved Seawall Trail. Meet in the large grassy unpaved roped-off parking lot to left of gate. An online National Aquarium release form is required to be filled out in advance for entry into the restricted Wetland area: https://aqua.formstack.com/forms/waiverandrelease. Please contact the walk leader 24 hours in advance to confirm attendance and any changes to the walk schedule.
Leader: Mary Chetelat, 443-564-6551.
GPS Pin: 39.265341, -76.583458.

Jan 3 (Sat) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. LAKE ROLAND. Explore Lake Roland's varied habitats in early winter. We'll look for waterfowl arriving, as well as other winter residents in habitat around the lake. Meet at the Light Rail Parking Lot (Boardwalk entrance to the park). Check with leader if weather is extreme (rain, wind).
Leader: Charisma Burrows, .
GPS Pin: 39.376720, -76.648990.

Jan 4 (Sun) Dawn-Dusk. LOCH RAVEN CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT. Birders of all levels of expertise or experience are welcome and urged to participate in this annual post-migration bird census in northern Baltimore County. The area being surveyed is in a 15-mile diameter circle touching Lake Roland on the south, Hereford on the north, and centered on Cockeysville. This is a count of all birds seen or heard in the count circle. Count totals will be submitted to the National Audubon Society for nationwide publication. Contact compiler for area assignment with one of the sector coordinators.
Compilers: Libby Errickson, and Tim Carney,

POSTPONED: Jan 10 (Sat) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. HANLON PARK. This trip has been rescheduled for January 31.

Jan 11 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. BALTIMORE HARBOR ROUNDUP. Baltimore's Outer Harbor provides a haven for overwintering birds. This trip will include stops at a few vantage points from which to view waterfowl, gulls and other winter residents. Locations will include Swann Park, West Covington Park, Ferry Bar Park and Winans Cove. We'll start at West Covington Park, where there is ample parking and porta-potties. GPS pin provided. Alternatively, you can search Google maps for "West Covington Park." Scopes are helpful, but not necessary. Trip limited to 15 participants; RSVP required.
Leader: Sam Tillman, .
GPS Pin: 39.261848, -76.616443.

Jan 11 (Sun) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER. Easy half-day walk through varied habitats for feeder birds and other songbirds, raptors, and waterfowl. All are welcome, including families. Telescopes useful.
Leader: Brent and Mary Byers, or 410-686-7294.
GPS Pin: 39.34861, -76.37052.

Jan 17 (Sat) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. HABITAT TOUR: DRUID HILL PARK. Join us to explore the ecology of Druid Hill Park, with a particular focus on the impacts of white-tailed deer overpopulation. From bird habitat to cultural shifts, Shane Boehne, Baltimore City's Deer Program coordinator, will detail the role that deer play as keystone species in urban green spaces. Expect a good mix of winter birds adapted to varied habitats, all deeply shaped by deer.
Leader: Toby Pessoa Gingerich, . Meet by the tennis courts, across from the administration building at 3001 East Drive. GPS Pin: 39.3202, -76.6346

POSTPONED: Jan 17 (Sat) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. FORT McHENRY. This event has been rescheduled for January 31. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Binoculars required. A telescope can be useful for distance viewing. Canceled in bad weather and the walk will be rescheduled to January 24. General grounds include the paved Seawall Trail. Meet in the large grassy unpaved roped-off parking lot to left of gate. An online National Aquarium release form is required to be filled out in advance for entry into the restricted Wetland area: https://aqua.formstack.com/forms/waiverandrelease. Please contact the walk leader 24 hours in advance to confirm attendance and any changes to the walk schedule.
Leader: Wendy Alexander, 443-204-3754.
GPS Pin: 39.265341, -76.583458.

POSTPONED: Jan 18 (Sun) 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. SHRIKE HUNT. This event will be rescheduled. Shrikes are very rare in Baltimore County: the last Baltimore records of Northern Shrike were from 2007 and 2010, and before that, the most recent one was from 1923. Loggerhead Shrikes are about as rare, and aside from a one-day wonder in 2014, the next most recent records are from 1999 and 1983. However, most shrike habitat (vast open spaces) in Baltimore County is underbirded, so there could be a shrike out there waiting to be discovered. Email Tim Carney (timcarney83@gmail.com) if you're interested in participating. You can either choose where you'll be shriking or Tim can assign you a territory. Please note that most of these areas are on less-traveled side roads, so be cautious in the event of inclement weather or unsafe conditions, and respect private property. We probably won't find a shrike, but we'll get to go birding in areas that lack coverage and probably find some other fun winter species inhabiting open spaces like Northern Harrier, American Kestrel, American Pipit, Horned Lark, and maybe even Snow Bunting.
Leader: Tim Carney, .

Jan 18 (Sun) 4:00 PM-7:00 PM. COVERED DISH DINNER at the Cylburn Arboretum: Vollmer Center. All Baltimore Bird Club members are invited to the Baltimore Bird Club Annual Covered Dish Dinner and Lecture held annually at the Vollmer Center at Cylburn Arboretum. Renowned world birder Peter Kaestner will speak on "my goal of seeing 10,000 species, a lifetime quest that included a photo finish in 2024 that created a conflagration in the international birding world." Peter is a passionate world lister who represented the United States for 36 years as a U.S. Foreign Service Consular Officer overseas. Spoiler Alert: Peter currently ranks #1 on ebird's World Top 100, with (as of December 23) 10,022 species observed.
Please sign up for your contribution to the supper on PerfectPotluck.com. The 'Coordinator Last Name' is Solomon. The 'Password' is 3796 -- or use the direct link https://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=JHOD0019.
Leaders: Joe Corcoran, , 667-231-6453; and Matt Black, .
*Directions to Cylburn Arboretum: Vollmer Center: From Baltimore Beltway I-695, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway Exit west (right). Go about ½ mile up hill to traffic light, turn left on Greenspring Avenue. Go about ¼ mile, just past first road intersection, and turn left through stone gate entrance into Cylburn Arboretum grounds. Follow the drive to circle in front of the Vollmer Center building. Go most of the way around the circle to enter the parking area, and then and walk over to the Vollmer Center. GPS Pin: 39.352076, -76.655343.

Jan 24 (Sat) 8:00 AM-9:30 AM. DRUID HILL PARK. Druid Hill Park is Baltimore's oldest large park and is home to 745 acres of forests, fields, and a large lake. 189 species of birds have been documented here, including nesting Baltimore orioles and yellow-crowned night herons. Audubon, The Maryland Zoo, and Baltimore Bird Club experts will lead us in search of avian friends. No experience necessary. Registration is strongly encouraged, and binoculars are available on loan but require at least 72 hours notice. We will meet at 3001 East Drive. Please refer to the link below for registration, requesting binoculars, and directions. https://md.audubon.org/events/birdwatching-tour-druid-hill-park-1.

RESCHEDULED: Jan 25 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. IRVINE NATURE CENTER. This event has been rescheduled for February 28.

Jan 31 (Sat) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. HANLON PARK. One of the best "semi-secret" spots for winter waterfowl. Expect lots of redheads and a mix of other ducks, possibly including some surprises. We'll mostly follow the edge of the lake: the trail is level and paved below a moderate grassy slope. Scopes useful. Meet along the Hilton St. side of the lake. RSVP required. This trip was originally scheduled for Jan 10.
Leader: Toby Pessoa Gingerich, .
GPS Pin: 39.322170, -76.672421.

CANCELED: Jan 31 (Sat) 8:00 AM-9:30 AM. PATTERSON PARK. More than 200 bird species have visited Patterson Park, an important migratory stopover in Baltimore City. Audubon and Baltimore Bird Club experts will lead us in search of avian friends. No experience necessary. Registration is strongly encouraged, and binoculars are available on loan but require at least 72 hours notice. We will meet at the southernmost end of the Boat Lake in Patterson Park. The closest intersection is Eastern Ave. and S. Rose St. From there, walk directly north into the park via the cobblestone path, approximately 100 yards. Note: This path is not handicap accessible. If you need instructions pertaining to accessibility, please email baltimore@audubon.org. Please refer to the link below for registration, requesting binoculars, and more detailed directions: https://md.audubon.org/events/birdwatching-tour-patterson-park-baltimore
GPS Pin: 39.287061, -76.580573.

CANCELED: Jan 31 (Sat) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. FORT McHENRY. This event was originally scheduled for January 17. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Binoculars required. A telescope can be useful for distance viewing. Canceled in bad weather and the walk will be rescheduled to January 24. General grounds include the paved Seawall Trail. Meet in the large grassy unpaved roped-off parking lot to left of gate. An online National Aquarium release form is required to be filled out in advance for entry into the restricted Wetland area: https://aqua.formstack.com/forms/waiverandrelease. Please contact the walk leader 24 hours in advance to confirm attendance and any changes to the walk schedule.
Leader: Wendy Alexander, 443-204-3754.
GPS Pin: 39.265341, -76.583458.

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FEBRUARY 2026




Feb 1 (Sun) 10:00 AM-1:00 PM. NORTH POINT STATE PARK. Varied habitats including marsh, woods and beach. Expect to see waterfowl, sparrows and raptors. Scopes can be useful but not necessary. Trails are level, but unpaved. Boots advised if we have had a lot of rain. Entrance fee $4 unless you have a state park pass. We will meet in the first visitor lot (on left-hand side for Black Marsh trail) just past the entrance gate. RSVP to leader required.
Leader: Laura Lechtzin, .
GPS Pin: 39.220530, -76.430493.

JUST ADDED: Feb 3 (Tue) 6:00 PM-8:00 PM. TUESDAY EVENING LECTURE: NEW GUINEA BIRDS OF PARADISE by Joe Corcoran. Cylburn Arboretum - VOLLMER CENTER and ONLINE.
Join Joe Corcoran, the President of the Baltimore Bird Club, as he describes his October 2025 trip to West Papua (part of the Indonesian half of the island of New Guinea) with Australian birders, searching for special birds like the Northern Cassowary and some of the Birds-of-Paradise. Joe spent a month flying, driving, and hiking the rain forests of West Papua on the coasts, in the mountains, and in the lowlands. He’ll talk about the locations visited, and the peoples and birds that survive and thrive there.
*Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83499137051?pwd=yWtDgUG8aRAyJXtT0UYMr49gObbZpx.1.
*Directions to Cylburn Arboretum: Vollmer Center: From Baltimore Beltway I-695, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway Exit west (right). Go about ½ mile up hill to traffic light, turn left on Greenspring Avenue. Go about ¼ mile, just past first road intersection, and turn left through stone gate entrance into Cylburn Arboretum grounds. Follow the drive to circle in front of the Vollmer Center building. Go most of the way around the circle to enter the parking area, and then and walk over to the Vollmer Center. GPS Pin: 39.352076, -76.655343.

CANCELED: Feb 4 (Wed) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. FORT McHENRY. This event has been canceled due to ice. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Binoculars required. A telescope can be useful for distance viewing. Canceled in bad weather and the walk will be rescheduled to 2/11. General grounds include the paved Seawall Trail. Meet in the large grassy unpaved roped-off parking lot to left of gate. An online National Aquarium release form is required to be filled out in advance for entry into the restricted Wetland area: https://aqua.formstack.com/forms/waiverandrelease. Please contact the walk leader 24 hours in advance to confirm attendance and any changes to the walk schedule.
Leader: Mary Chetelat, 443-564-6551.
GPS Pin: 39.265341, -76.583458.

POSTPONED: Feb 7 (Sat) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. ASHLAND. We hope to reschedule this event when the weather is more amenable. Easy walk on the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail (NCR Trail) looking for waterfowl and woodland birds. Meet at the Ashland parking lot.
Leader: Tim Carney, .
GPS Pin: 39.495601, -76.638015.

POSTPONED Feb 8 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. SERENITY RIDGE. We hope to reschedule this trip when the weather is more reasonable. Please join Serenity Ridge and Baltimore Bird Club for a partnered habitat hike and birding walk through the trails of Serenity Ridge. Serenity Ridge has an impressive array of fields, old field, and primary riparian forest habitats. There are over 3 miles of trails over somewhat hilly terrain. Trails are a mix of gravel, mowed grass, and dirt (which may be muddy), and we may encounter a couple of small stream crossings. Expect a variety of birds, including raptors and sparrows. Use Maps to navigate to "2406 Ridge Road, Windsor Mill, MD 21244." Please note- Ridge Road NOT Ritter Road --> people/Map Apps have been mixing these two roads up. RSVP required.
Leader: Frank Marenghi, .
GPS Pin: 39.328830, -76.788751.

RESCHEDULED: Feb 8 (Sun) 4:30PM-6:30 PM SUPERB OWL SUNDAY AT HOPEWELL RECREATION COMPLEX. This event has been moved to February 22. Located about 5 miles over the Maryland-Pennsylvania border in York County, PA, Hopewell Area Recreation Complex is located at the site of the old York County Sanitary Landfill. Since 2006, the site has been managed through a partnership between the York County Solid Waste Authority and the PA Game Commission as an expansive and impressive tract of grassland wildlife habitat. In the winter, it is one of very few reliable locations for Short-eared Owls near Baltimore County. On this late afternoon walk, expect to start by birding the grasslands for wintering diurnal species such as Eastern Meadowlark, Horned Lark, and wintering sparrows. Raptors such as American Kestrel, Red-tailed Hawk, and Northern Harrier are regularly seen hunting over the open habitat. A small patch of forest near the park's ball fields hosts a variety of woodland species, including a family of Red-headed Woodpeckers that has made the park their year-round home for over a decade. At sunset, we will watch for Short-eared Owls to emerge from their daytime grassland roosts and begin their evening hunting.
Leader: Libby Errickson, .
GPS Pin: 39.779957, -76.6039122.

Feb 8 (Sun) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER. Easy half-day walk through varied habitats for feeder birds and other songbirds, raptors, and waterfowl. All are welcome, including families. Telescopes useful.
Leader: Brent and Mary Byers, or 410-686-7294.
GPS Pin: 39.34861, -76.37052.

Feb 14 (Sat) 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. LOCH RAVEN ROUNDUP. Loch Raven is a great place for winter waterfowl. On this trip, we'll start at Loch Raven Point at 8 AM, then visit other productive spots around the reservoir. Scopes useful. Trip limited to 15 participants. RSVP to the trip leader.
Leader: Laura Lechtzin, Mark Linardi, .
GPS Pin: 39.450565, -76.551168.

Feb 21 (Sat) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. CHESAPEAKE BAY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER. We will look for ducks, geese, swans, sparrows, Bald Eagles, and Brown-headed Nuthatches. Paths are unpaved and level. Trip canceled in snow, rain, or slippery conditions. Meet at Chesapeake Environmental Centerat 8:00 AM. Use Maps to navigate to "Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, 600 Discovery Ln, Grasonville, MD 21638." RSVP to the trip leader.
Leader: Joe Corcoran, , 667-231-6453.
GPS Pin: 38.947723, -76.229109.

Feb 21 (Sat) 8:00 AM-9:30 AM. DRUID HILL PARK. Druid Hill Park is Baltimore's oldest large park and is home to 745 acres of forests, fields, and a large lake. 189 species of birds have been documented here, including nesting Baltimore orioles and yellow-crowned night herons. Audubon, The Maryland Zoo, and Baltimore Bird Club experts will lead us in search of avian friends. No experience necessary. Registration is strongly encouraged, and binoculars are available on loan but require at least 72 hours notice. We will meet at 3001 East Drive. Please refer to the link below for registration, requesting binoculars, and directions. https://md.audubon.org/events/birdwatching-tour-druid-hill-park-1.

Feb 21 (Sat) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Binoculars required. A telescope can be useful for distance viewing. Canceled in bad weather and the walk will be rescheduled to February 28. General grounds include the paved Seawall Trail. Meet in the large grassy unpaved roped-off parking lot to left of gate. An online National Aquarium release form is required to be filled out in advance for entry into the restricted Wetland area: https://aqua.formstack.com/forms/waiverandrelease. Please contact the walk leader 24 hours in advance to confirm attendance and any changes to the walk schedule.
Leader: Wendy Alexander, 443-204-3754.
GPS Pin: 39.265341, -76.583458.

CANCELED: Feb 22 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. SOUTHWEST AREA PARK. This trip has been canceled due to the weather. In this transitional season, expect to see water birds, sparrows, kinglets, and maybe a surprise or two. We will meet at the gate to the airfield. Note that this meeting location is different from previous trips. As you enter from Klunk Drive, after you cross the light rail, make a right towards the airfield. RSVP to the trip leader.
Leader: Tom Crusse, .
GPS Pin: 39.233689, -76.631929.

CANCELED: Feb 22 (Sun) 4:30PM-6:30 PM SUPERB OWL SUNDAY AT HOPEWELL RECREATION COMPLEX. This trip has been canceled due to the weather. Located about 5 miles over the Maryland-Pennsylvania border in York County, PA, Hopewell Area Recreation Complex is located at the site of the old York County Sanitary Landfill. Since 2006, the site has been managed through a partnership between the York County Solid Waste Authority and the PA Game Commission as an expansive and impressive tract of grassland wildlife habitat. In the winter, it is one of very few reliable locations for Short-eared Owls near Baltimore County. On this late afternoon walk, expect to start by birding the grasslands for wintering diurnal species such as Eastern Meadowlark, Horned Lark, and wintering sparrows. Raptors such as American Kestrel, Red-tailed Hawk, and Northern Harrier are regularly seen hunting over the open habitat. A small patch of forest near the park's ball fields hosts a variety of woodland species, including a family of Red-headed Woodpeckers that has made the park their year-round home for over a decade. At sunset, we will watch for Short-eared Owls to emerge from their daytime grassland roosts and begin their evening hunting.
Leader: Libby Errickson, .
GPS Pin: 39.779957, -76.6039122.

Feb 28 (Sat) 6:00 PM-7:00 PM. BAUERS FARM ROAD. Join us for a chance to see woodcocks performing their flight displays as they enter breeding season. Though generally secretive and elusive birds, they have been reliable here during late winter in recent years, and this is probably the easiest spot to see them. You don't even need to leave your car - but you should for the full experience. Displays usually begin ~30 minutes after sunset (5:58 PM on 2/28) and usually occur in conjunction with clear skies, minimal wind, and temperatures above freezing. The trip will be canceled if these conditions are not met. Once you turn onto Bauers Farm Road, keep going for approximately 500 feet and park along the road on the right. The main display field will be on the left. Due to popular demand, trips will be offered on both 2/28 and 3/1. RSVP to trip leader.
Leader: Ian Moody, .
GPS Pin: 39.231423, -76.430459.

Feb 28 (Sat) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. IRVINE NATURE CENTER. A great spot for sparrows, raptors, and other birds of winter. Canceled if rain or winds. A fee of $5 per person is required. RSVP to leader required. This trip was originally scheduled for January 25.
Leader: Mark Linardi, 443-834-8413 or .
GPS Pin: 39.433029, -76.762759.

Feb 28 (Sat) 8:00 AM-9:30 AM. PATTERSON PARK. More than 200 bird species have visited Patterson Park, an important migratory stopover in Baltimore City. Audubon and Baltimore Bird Club experts will lead us in search of avian friends. No experience necessary. Registration is strongly encouraged, and binoculars are available on loan but require at least 72 hours notice. We will meet at the southernmost end of the Boat Lake in Patterson Park. The closest intersection is Eastern Ave. and S. Rose St. From there, walk directly north into the park via the cobblestone path, approximately 100 yards. Note: This path is not handicap accessible. If you need instructions pertaining to accessibility, please email baltimore@audubon.org. Please refer to the link below for registration, requesting binoculars, and more detailed directions: https://md.audubon.org/events/birdwatching-tour-patterson-park-baltimore
GPS Pin: 39.287061, -76.580573.

NEWLY ADDED: Feb 28 (Sat) 5:30 PM-7:00 PM. SERENITY RIDGE DUSK WOODCOCK WALK.. Please join Serenity Ridge and Baltimore Bird Club for a chance to see woodcock display. Dusk is at approximately 6:25 pm and woodcock will start displaying shortly before that. Will be canceled if strong winds or heavy rain. Use Maps to navigate to "2406 Ridge Road, Windsor Mill, MD 21244." Please note- Ridge Road NOT Ritter Road --> people/Map Apps have been mixing these two roads up. Please RSVP to the trip leader.
Leader: Frank Marenghi, .
GPS Pin: 39.328830, -76.788751.

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MARCH 2026




Mar 1 (Sun) 6:00 PM-7:00 PM. BAUERS FARM ROAD. Join us for a chance to see woodcocks performing their flight displays as they enter breeding season. Though generally secretive and elusive birds, they have been reliable here during late winter in recent years, and this is probably the easiest spot to see them. You don't even need to leave your car - but you should for the full experience. Displays usually begin ~30 minutes after sunset (5:59 PM on 3/1) and usually occur in conjunction with clear skies, minimal wind, and temperatures above freezing. The trip will be canceled if these conditions are not met. Once you turn onto Bauers Farm Road, keep going for approximately 500 feet and park along the road on the right. The main display field will be on the left.Due to popular demand, this trip will be offered on both 2/28 and 3/1. RSVP to the trip leader.
Leader: Tim Carney, .
GPS Pin: 39.231423, -76.430459.

JUST ADDED: Mar 3 (Tue) 6:00 PM-8:00 PM. TUESDAY EVENING LECTURE: THE JOY AND WONDER OF WATCHING CHIMNEY SWIFTS by Alice Greely-Nelson. Greenhouse Classroom at Cylburn Arboretum and online.
Come see Baltimore Bird Club's own Alice Greely-Nelson talk about Chimney Swifts and all the work she and other BBC members have been doing to monitor migrating swift populations through Baltimore City for the last few decades, with particular focus on the Freestate Book Bindery chimney in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore.
*Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81257556195?pwd=KlMlPbGhjRx8ZAtmXcjmpVoRmdFrbM.1.
*Directions to Greenhouse Classroom, Cylburn Arboretum: From Baltimore Beltway I-695, go south n I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway Exit west (right). Go about .5 mile up the hill to the traffic light, turn left on Greenspring Avenue. Go about .25 mile, just past first Rd. intersection, and turn left through stone gate entrance into Cylburn Arboretum grounds. Follow the drive to circle in front of the Vollmer Center building. Go most of the way around the circle to enter the parking area. Go through first parking lot and continue north, following sign to Greenhouse Classroom. Park in lot opposite Greenhouse Classroom. GPS Pin: 39.35364, -76.65397.
*Transit Directions to Greenhouse Classroom, Cylburn Arboretum: Accessible by Local Bus #91 which runs between Mondawmin Metro Station and Mt. Sinai Hopsital. Several CityLink routes and Metro connect to Mondawmin Metro Station. When on #91, get off at bus stop - Cylburn avenue and Greenspring avenue. Walk east around 4 minutes (0.2 miles).

Mar 4 (Wed) 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Binoculars required. A telescope can be useful for distance viewing. Canceled in bad weather and the walk will be rescheduled to 3/11. General grounds include the paved Seawall Trail. Meet in the large grassy unpaved roped-off parking lot to left of gate. An online National Aquarium release form is required to be filled out in advance for entry into the restricted Wetland area: https://aqua.formstack.com/forms/waiverandrelease. Please contact the walk leader 24 hours in advance to confirm attendance and any changes to the walk schedule.
Leader: Mary Chetelat, 443-564-6551.
GPS Pin: 39.265341, -76.583458.

Mar 7 (Sat) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. LOCH RAVEN NORTHAMPTON FURNACE TRAIL. One-mile level trail through woods to water overlooks. Expect to see waterfowl, woodpeckers, sparrows and perhaps purple finches. Possible muddy spots, boots recommended. Meet at parking pulloff at pin. RSVP encouraged.
Leader: Toby Pessoa Gingerich, .
GPS Pin: 39.441158, -76.596841.

Mar 8 (Sun) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER. Easy half-day walk through varied habitats for feeder birds and other songbirds, raptors, and waterfowl. All are welcome, including families. Telescopes useful.
Leader: Brent and Mary Byers, 410-370-2407.
GPS Pin: 39.348694, -76.370556.

Mar 10 (Tues) 7:00 PM-9:00 PM. BBC BOARD MEETING. While only authorized board members have a vote, any club member is welcome to attend and participate in discussions. Contact any club officer or board member for details.

Mar 14 (Sat) 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. TRIP LEADING WORKSHOP: CROMWELL VALLEY PARK. Whether you are aspiring to become a bird trip leader or have led birding trips in the past and want to hone your skills, this workshop is for you. Join seasoned bird guides and trip leaders Libby Errickson and Alyssia Church at Cromwell Valley Park for BBC's Bird Trip Leader Workshop. In addition to leading BBC trips, Libby and Alyssia have both guided for the Biggest Week in American Birding Festival and the Cape May Bird Observatory, and have honed their skills in achieving any trip's most important goals: that everyone sees the birds and has fun while doing so. Learn tips on how to effectively point out birds and help everyone see them, manage large groups of birders of varying skill levels, and attend to the individual needs of your group members to the best of your ability. Leading bird trips can be challenging, and this workshop will help you on your way to becoming the best bird trip leader you can be. Limit 12 participants, RSVP required. Participants are encouraged to bring note-taking materials if desired. Meet at the Willow Grove parking lot.
Leader: Alyssia Church, Libby Errickson, .
GPS Pin: 39.416843, -76.547038.

Mar 15 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. SERENITY RIDGE. Please join Serenity Ridge and Baltimore Bird Club for a partnered habitat hike and birding walk through the trails of Serenity Ridge. Serenity Ridge has an impressive array of fields, old field, and primary riparian forest habitats. There are over 3 miles of trails over somewhat hilly terrain. Trails are a mix of gravel, mowed grass, and dirt (which may be muddy), and we may encounter a couple of small stream crossings. Expect a variety of birds, including raptors and sparrows. Use Maps to navigate to "2406 Ridge Road, Windsor Mill, MD 21244." Please note- Ridge Road NOT Ritter Road --> people/Map Apps have been mixing these two roads up. RSVP required.
Leader: Frank Marenghi, .
GPS Pin: 39.328830, -76.788751.

Mar 15 (Sun) 7:00 PM-8:00 PM. CLOVERLAND PARK. Join us for a chance to see woodcocks performing their flight displays as they enter breeding season. Though generally secretive and elusive birds, they have been reliable here during late winter in recent years. Displays usually begin ~30 minutes after sunset (7:13 PM on 3/15) and usually occur in conjunction with clear skies, minimal wind, and temperatures above freezing. The trip will be canceled if these conditions are not met. To reach meeting point, drive slowly up the dirt road and park in front of the bamboo stand, prior to the porta pot. RSVP to the trip leader.
Leader: Sam Tillman and Ed Hirsch, .
GPS Pin: 39.468881, -76.550286.

Mar 21 (Sat) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. EASTERN REGIONAL PARK. Join us to explore this underbirded gem along Saltpeter Creek in Middle River (fewer than 10 eBird checklists in 2025). Habitat includes a mixture of wooded areas, fields, and stream. We will look for lingering waterfowl, raptors, sparrows, and other winter/year-round resident birds. Rusty Blackbird possible. Trails are flat but only partially paved and can be muddy after rain. We will meet in the northeast corner of the parking lot, at GPS coordinates.
Leaders: Ed Hirsch, Mirat Shah.
GPS Pin: 39.345778, -76.389444.

Mar 21 (Sat) 8:00 AM-9:30 AM. DRUID HILL PARK. Druid Hill Park is Baltimore's oldest large park and is home to 745 acres of forests, fields, and a large lake. Over 200 species of birds have been documented here, including nesting Baltimore orioles and yellow-crowned night herons. Audubon, The Maryland Zoo, and Baltimore Bird Club experts will lead us in search of avian friends. No experience necessary. Registration is strongly encouraged, and binoculars are available on loan but require at least 72 hours notice. We will meet at 3001 East Drive. Please refer to the link below for registration, requesting binoculars, and directions. https://md.audubon.org/events/birding-tour-druid-hill-park-baltimore.

Mar 21 (Sat) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. ENOCH PRATT PARTNERSHIP WALK: LIGHT STREET BRANCH. Space for this program is limited; registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-migration-bird-watching-walk-tickets-1978840509232. Join us for this Spring Bird-Watching Walk to Riverside Park led by experts from the Baltimore Bird Club. Participants will engage in the basics of urban bird watching, learn tips and tricks for spotting the different species, and enjoy communing with the natural settings local to our neighborhood branches. During this 2-hour program, participants will partake in a leisurely walk of roughly 1 to 2 miles. Attendees should prepare for walking on varied terrain, as well as being out in the elements - birds love all kinds of weather, so this event will be rain or shine. Binoculars and field guides will be provided; however, patrons are encouraged to bring their own should they already own them to receive pointers from experts. Note: This walk will begin and end at the Light Street Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. All levels of birding experience are welcome.
Leader: Charisma Burrows, .
GPS Pin: 39.275022, -76.611891.

Mar 21 (Sat) 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Binoculars required. A telescope can be useful for distance viewing. Canceled in bad weather and the walk will be rescheduled to 3/28. General grounds include the paved Seawall Trail. Meet in the large grassy unpaved roped-off parking lot to left of gate. An online National Aquarium release form is required to be filled out in advance for entry into the restricted Wetland area: https://aqua.formstack.com/forms/waiverandrelease. Please contact the walk leader 24 hours in advance to confirm attendance and any changes to the walk schedule.
Leader: Wendy Alexander, 443-204-3754.
GPS Pin: 39.265341, -76.583458.

Mar 22 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. FORT HOWARD. A Baltimore County park on the shore of the Chesapeake Bay and Patapsco River. Habitat includes woods, tidal wetlands, bay shore, lawns and hedgerows. Trails are mostly level and paved. Expect to see a variety of birds, hopefully including early winter waterfowl, migrating raptors, winter finches, and a rarity or two. Cost free. RSVP to trip leader encouraged. From park entrance, continue to parking lot and meet there.
Leader: Charisma Burrows, .
GPS Pin: 39.198744, -76.443011.

Mar 27 (Fri) 8:30 AM-11:00 AM. HYDES ROAD PARK. Hydes Road Park is a 44-acre athletic field in Glen Arm. Three sides of the park are bordered with reforestation habitat. Beavers recently dammed the creek in the southwest corner of the park, creating a wetland that attracted several species of aquatic birds that were new to the park list. However, this park is best known for its proclivity to attract a wide variety of sparrows. We'll focus on sparrows and hope to find less common species like Lincoln's Sparrow, Vesper Sparrow, White-crowned Sparrow, or something even rarer. Muck boots recommended but not essential. Meet at the parking lot.
Leader: Brian Rollfinke, .
GPS Pin: 39.482860, -76.484310.

Mar 28 (Sat) 8:00 AM-9:30 AM. PATTERSON PARK. More than 200 bird species have visited Patterson Park, an important migratory stopover in Baltimore City. Audubon and Baltimore Bird Club experts will lead us in search of avian friends. No experience necessary. Registration is strongly encouraged, and binoculars are available on loan but require at least 72 hours notice. We will meet at the southernmost end of the Boat Lake in Patterson Park. The closest intersection is Eastern Ave. and S. Rose St. From there, walk directly north into the park via the cobblestone path, approximately 100 yards. Note: This path is not handicap accessible. If you need instructions pertaining to accessibility, please email baltimore@audubon.org. Please refer to the link below for registration, requesting binoculars, and more detailed directions:https://md.audubon.org/events/birdwatching-tour-patterson-park
GPS Pin: 39.287061, -76.580573.

Mar 28 (Sat) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY PARTNERSHIP WALK: LOCH RAVEN BRANCH. Join the Baltimore Bird Club and Baltimore County Library for a birdwatching walk starting from the Loch Raven Branch. We will do a leisurely 1.5 -2 mile walk around the local area and beginner birders are encouraged to attend. Binoculars are available for loan and please register on the Baltimore County Library Website.
Leader: Charisma Burrows, .
GPS Pin: 39.384586, -76.573215.

Mar 28 (Sat) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. YELLOW CROWNED NIGHT HERON ALONG JONES FALLS. Did you know Yellow-crowned night herons nest along the Jones Falls? This walk will focus on these annual city breeders, observing them as they build and tend their nests. We'll start by looking along the stretch of river near the Streetcar Museum, then walk north along the Jones Falls Trail to Horseshoe Falls - another known breeding location. Along the way we'll look for other year-round residents and early migrants. The path is flat and paved except for a short section down to Horseshoe Falls, which participants can opt out of, with a total distance of about 2 miles. Park at the Baltimore Streetcar Museum or along Falls Rd next to it.
Leader: Sam Tillman, .
GPS Pin: 39.312558, -76.621610.

Mar 29 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. GULLS ON BACK RIVER. Late March/early April is the best time to pick out Black-headed Gulls and Little Gulls from the large flocks of Bonaparte's Gulls on Back River. We'll scope these flocks from the south end of Cox's Point Park and hopefully find both species in the mix, and also explain how to separate them from the Bonaparte's. In addition to the "hooded" gulls, we'll also look for early swallows, migrating waterfowl, and whatever else is flying up and down the river.
Leader: Tim Carney, .
GPS Pin: 39.295780, -76.465770.

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APRIL 2026




Apr 1 (Wed) 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Binoculars required. A telescope can be useful for distance viewing. Canceled in bad weather and the walk will be rescheduled to 4/8. General grounds include the paved Seawall Trail. Meet in the large grassy unpaved roped-off parking lot to left of gate. An online National Aquarium release form is required to be filled out in advance for entry into the restricted Wetland area: https://aqua.formstack.com/forms/waiverandrelease. Please contact the walk leader 24 hours in advance to confirm attendance and any changes to the walk schedule.
Leader: Mary Chetelat, 443-564-6551.
GPS Pin: 39.265341, -76.583458.

Apr 11 (Sat) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. SWAN HARBOR FARM PARK. Nestled at the top of the bay, Swan Harbor Farm Park is well known for its bird diversity. Expect lingering winter waterfowl as well as spring arrivals including Wood Ducks, both Blue-winged and Green-winged Teal, along with the regular occurrence of breeding Hooded Mergansers at this site. Sparrows will be a main target as Savannah and Swamp Sparrows share the grassland and marsh areas with the occasional Fox and Vesper Sparrow. The marsh may host Virginia Rail and American Bittern moving through at this time. Expect flat, but sometimes uneven walking as we traverse the grass trail around the marsh along with a gravel path to the bay. We will be meeting at the parking lot next to the red barn at the end of the lane (401 Oakington Rd, Havre de Grace, MD 21078). Trip limited to 15 participants. Please RSVP to the trip leader.
Leader: Matt Addicks, .
GPS Pin: 39.519592, -76.110305.

Apr 11 (Sat) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. WALK: EDMONDSON AVENUE BRANCH. Space for this program is limited; registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-migration-bird-watching-walk-tickets-1978840600505. Join us for this Spring Bird-Watching Walk around the local neighborhood led by experts from the Baltimore Bird Club. Participants will engage in the basics of urban bird watching, learn tips and tricks for spotting the different species, and enjoy communing with the natural settings local to our neighborhood branches. During this 2-hour program, participants will partake in a leisurely walk of roughly 1 to 2 miles. Attendees should prepare for walking on varied terrain, as well as being out in the elements - birds love all kinds of weather, so this event will be rain or shine. Binoculars and field guides will be provided; however, patrons are encouraged to bring their own should they already own them to receive pointers from experts. Note: This walk will begin and end at the Edmondson Avenue Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. All levels of birding experience are welcome.
Leader: Charisma Burrows, .
GPS Pin: 39.293945, -76.689257.

Apr 12 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. SPRING MIDDLE BRANCH ROUND-UP. This walk will feature exploration of multiple hotspots around the Patapsco River's Middle Branch, including West Covington Park, Swann Park, and restored habitat along the Gwynns Falls Trail South in Ridgley's Cove (behind the Horseshoe Casino). Each of these city greenspaces, while relatively small, boasts an impressive bird list. Participants may encounter a mix of lingering waterfowl and early migrants, but the target species for this trip will be an early spring specialty, the Vesper Sparrow, which is infrequently observed in the city but has been found at all three of these city parks in mid-April. Trip limited to 15 participants; RSVP required. Contact leader for directions and detailed itinerary.
Leader: Nico Sarbanes, .

Apr 12 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER. Easy half-day walk through varied habitats for feeder birds and other songbirds, raptors, and waterfowl. A 2 mile trail leads to a point overlooking Dundee Creek. Rarely is the trail wet or muddy. All are welcome, including families. Telescopes useful. Leaders: Brent and Mary Byers, baypuffin@hotmail.com or 410-686-7294.
Leader: Brent and Mary Byers, 410-370-2407.
GPS Pin: 39.348694, -76.370556.

Apr 14 (Tue) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. LAKE ROLAND. First in a series of weekly walks following the progress of spring migration in Lake Roland's varied habitats. Meet at the Light Rail Parking Lot (Boardwalk entrance to the park). Check with leader if weather is extreme (rain, wind). Please RSVP.
Leader: Laura Lechtzin, .
GPS Pin: 39.376720, -76.648990.

Apr 18 (Sat) 8:00 AM-9:30 AM. DRUID HILL PARK. Druid Hill Park is Baltimore's oldest large park and is home to 745 acres of forests, fields, and a large lake. Over 200 species of birds have been documented here, including nesting Baltimore orioles and yellow-crowned night herons. Audubon, The Maryland Zoo, and Baltimore Bird Club experts will lead us in search of avian friends. No experience necessary. Registration is strongly encouraged, and binoculars are available on loan but require at least 72 hours notice. We will meet at 3001 East Drive. Please refer to the link below for registration, requesting binoculars, and directions. https://md.audubon.org/events/birdwatching-tour-druid-hill-park-1.

Apr 18 (Sat) 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Binoculars required. A telescope can be useful for distance viewing. Canceled in bad weather and the walk will be rescheduled to 4/25. General grounds include the paved Seawall Trail. Meet in the large grassy unpaved roped-off parking lot to left of gate. An online National Aquarium release form is required to be filled out in advance for entry into the restricted Wetland area: https://aqua.formstack.com/forms/waiverandrelease. Please contact the walk leader 24 hours in advance to confirm attendance and any changes to the walk schedule.
Leader: Wendy Alexander, 443-204-3754.
GPS Pin: 39.265341, -76.583458.

Apr 18 (Sat) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. BALTIMORE COUNTY LIBRARY PARTNERSHIP WALK: ARBUTUS BRANCH. Join the Baltimore Bird Club and Baltimore County Library for a birdwatching walk starting from the Arbutus Branch. We will do a leisurely 1.5 -2 mile walk around the local area and beginner birders are encouraged to attend. Binoculars are available for loan and please register on the Baltimore County Library Website.
Leader: Charisma Burrows, .
GPS Pin: 39.241361, -76.710400.

Apr 19 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. HABITAT TOUR: MASONVILLE COVE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER. Masonville Cove is a 52-acre restoration site in Curtis Bay and has also been designated as the nation's first Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership. In addition to pointing out the wide variety of birds here, we'll also be interpreting the various restoration efforts that have taken place onsite. This event will involve walking approximately 2 miles on a dirt/gravel road. Muddy conditions are possible. The event will be canceled in the event of inclement weather or very high winds. Trip limit 15; RSVP required.
Leader: Tim Carney, .
GPS Pin: 39.243060, -76.594400.

Apr 21 (Tue) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. LAKE ROLAND. Continuing series of weekly walks following the progress of spring migration in Lake Roland's varied habitats. Meet at the Light Rail Parking Lot (Boardwalk entrance to the park). Check with leader if weather is extreme (rain, wind).
Leader: John Landers, .
GPS Pin: 39.376720, -76.648990.

Apr 22 (Wed). CARBON FREE EARTH DAY. Take the opportunity to look for birds around your home or neighborhood, or venture farther afield by foot, bicycle or transit in honor of Earth Day. As you bird, we also encourage you to consider whether your surroundings are friendly to birds, pedestrians, and bikers.

Apr 23 (Thur) 5:30 PM-7:30 PM. CROMWELL VALLEY PARK. Join us for an evening spring migration walk at Cromwell Valley Park. We will meet at Sherwood House. Please enter through the Sherwood entrance (first entrance) off of Cromwell Bridge Road. The Willow Grove entrance and parking lot will not be accessible. There's ample parking (and porta pots) on the Sherwood side.
Leader: Laura Lechtzin, .

Apr 25 (Sat) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. LAKE ROLAND'S BLUE TRAIL AND OLD RUGBY FIELD. Explore a new side of Lake Roland. This walk will focus on finding warblers and other neotropical migrants, as well as year-round and early summer arrivals. We'll start by walking around a former rugby field, which is now a wild meadow, and explore two small side trails down to Roland Run. The walk is approximately .7 miles on even, but occasionally muddy terrain. We'll return to the parking area, at which point participants can leave, or continue onto the Blue Trail which leads to the central parts of Lake Roland (approximately 1.8m total). The Blue Trail is an out-and-back trail along the upper Jones Falls and has some of the best warbler habitat in the area. We'll meet at the trailhead of the Rugby Field and parking is available along L'Hirondelle Club Rd, in any spot that is not identified as club parking only. This includes a number of spaces just past and adjoining the tennis courts. Trip limited to 15 participants. RSVP to leader required.
Leader: Sam Tillman, .
GPS Pin: 39.395090, -76.646260.

Apr 25 (Sat) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. SERENITY RIDGE. Please join Serenity Ridge and Baltimore Bird Club for a partnered habitat hike and birding walk through the trails of Serenity Ridge. Serenity Ridge has an impressive array of fields, old field, and primary riparian forest habitats. There are over 3 miles of trails over somewhat hilly terrain. Trails are a mix of gravel, mowed grass, and dirt (which may be muddy), and we may encounter a couple of small stream crossings. Expect a variety of birds, including raptors and sparrows. Use Maps to navigate to "2406 Ridge Road, Windsor Mill, MD 21244." Please note- Ridge Road NOT Ritter Road --> people/Map Apps have been mixing these two roads up. RSVP required.
Leader: Frank Marenghi, .
GPS Pin: 39.328830, -76.788751.

Apr 25 (Sat) 8:00 AM-9:30 AM. PATTERSON PARK. More than 200 bird species have visited Patterson Park, an important migratory stopover in Baltimore City. Audubon and Baltimore Bird Club experts will lead us in search of avian friends. No experience necessary. Registration is strongly encouraged, and binoculars are available on loan but require at least 72 hours notice. We will meet at the southernmost end of the Boat Lake in Patterson Park. The closest intersection is Eastern Ave. and S. Rose St. From there, walk directly north into the park via the cobblestone path, approximately 100 yards. Note: This path is not handicap accessible. If you need instructions pertaining to accessibility, please email baltimore@audubon.org. Please refer to the link below for registration, requesting binoculars, and more detailed directions:https://md.audubon.org/events/birdwatching-tour-patterson-park
GPS Pin: 39.287061, -76.580573.

Apr 25 (Sat) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. ENOCH PRATT PARTNERSHIP WALK: PATTERSON PARK BRANCH. Space for this program is limited; registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-migration-bird-watching-walk-tickets-1978840668709. Join us for this Spring Bird-Watching Walk in Patterson Park led by experts from the Baltimore Bird Club. Participants will engage in the basics of urban bird watching, learn tips and tricks for spotting the different species, and enjoy communing with the natural settings local to our neighborhood branches. During this 2-hour program, participants will partake in a leisurely walk of roughly 1 to 2 miles. Attendees should prepare for walking on varied terrain, as well as being out in the elements - birds love all kinds of weather, so this event will be rain or shine. Binoculars and field guides will be provided; however, patrons are encouraged to bring their own should they already own them to receive pointers from experts. Note: This walk will begin and end at the Patterson Park Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. All levels of birding experience are welcome!

Apr 25 (Sat) 6:00 PM-9:00 PM. BBC BOARD MEETING. While only authorized board members have a vote, any club member is welcome to attend and participate in discussions. This board meeting will occur in person. Please RSVP to Joe Corcoran at for details on this meeting.

Apr 26 (Sun) 8:00 AM-10:00 AM. URBAN BIRD WALK. Join us for some fine urban birding. We'll bird the Inner Harbor, Rash Field and Federal Hill Park. Expect water birds, and a variety of spring migrants. Beginners Welcome. We'll meet at Federal Hill Park. Please contact Joe Corcoran for precise location and parking recommendations
Leader: Joe Corcoran, .
GPS Pin: 39.279794, -76.608472.

Apr 28 (Tue) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. LAKE ROLAND. Continuing series of weekly walks following the progress of spring migration in Lake Roland's varied habitats. Meet at the Light Rail Parking Lot (Boardwalk entrance to the park). Check with leader if weather is extreme (rain, wind). RSVP prefered.
Leader: Matt Black, .
GPS Pin: 39.376720, -76.648990.

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MAY 2026




May 2 (Sat) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. WYMAN PARK. This Baltimore City park is very birdy during spring and fall migration. Expect to see a variety of migrants. The one-mile dirt path is somewhat steep in places and can be muddy. We'll meet at the Remington Ave. Bridge above Wyman Park Drive. Canceled in bad weather. RSVP required.
Leader: Libby Errickson, .
GPS Pin: 39.326950, -76.626110.

May 2 (Sat) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. BALTIMORE COUNTY LIBRARY PARTNERSHIP WALK: COCKEYSVILLE BRANCH. Join the Baltimore Bird Club and Baltimore County Library for a birdwatching walk starting from the Cockeysville Branch. We will do a leisurely 1.5 -2 mile walk around the local area and beginner birders are encouraged to attend. Binoculars are available for loan and please register on the Baltimore County Library Website.
Leader: Charisma Burrows, .
GPS Pin: 39.460400, -76.628936.

May 3 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. MILFORD MILL. A memorial walk in honor of Leslie Starr, who led many walks here. Milford Mill Park, called Villa Nova Park on some maps, is located just inside the Baltimore Beltway northwest of Baltimore City. The park, about 95 acres, features a level one-mile loop trail through the woods, half of it alongside the Gwynns Falls stream. The roar of the Baltimore Beltway is not far away, especially near the parking lot, but nevertheless Milford Mill is one of the best passerine migrant traps in the Baltimore metropolitan area. As of fall 2023, 34 species of warbler have been reported at the park. Limit 15 people. RSVP to leader required. Leader: Nico Sarbanes, nasarbanes@yahoo.com.
Leader: Nico Sarbanes, .
GPS Pin: 39.360030, -76.742683.

May 3 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. OREGON RIDGE BIRD HABITAT HIKE. We be searching for migrating birds, especially warblers. We will also examine the ecology of the birds in the oak and tulip tree forest while over the ridge and along Baisman Run. We will also examine the detrimental impact of the logging operation that took place over ten years ago. The hike does have moderate hill climbing. Meet at Oregon Ridge Park at the parking lot near the Nature Center. Rainy weather forecast? Contact the leader for a hike update.
Leader: Marty Brazeau, or 410-440-1128

May 5 (Tue) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. LAKE ROLAND. Continuing series of weekly walks following the progress of spring migration in Lake Roland's varied habitats. Meet at the Light Rail Parking Lot (Boardwalk entrance to the park). Check with leader if weather is extreme (rain, wind). RSVP preferred but not required.
Leader: Mark Linardi, 443-834-8413.
GPS Pin: 39.376720, -76.648990.

May 6 (Wed) 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Binoculars required. A telescope can be useful for distance viewing. Canceled in bad weather and the walk will be rescheduled to 5/13. General grounds include the paved Seawall Trail. Meet in the large grassy unpaved roped-off parking lot to left of gate. An online National Aquarium release form is required to be filled out in advance for entry into the restricted Wetland area: https://aqua.formstack.com/forms/waiverandrelease. Please contact the walk leader 24 hours in advance to confirm attendance and any changes to the walk schedule.
Leader: Mary Chetelat, 443-564-6551.
GPS Pin: 39.265341, -76.583458.

May 9 (Sat). MAY COUNT. Help us count Baltimore City and County's spring migrants and returning breeders for the Maryland Ornithological Society's annual May Count. MOS has hosted this spring count for over 50 years to monitor populations during the most exciting time to bird in Maryland. Here's your opportunity to count birds in a Baltimore City or Baltimore County territory of your choice on one of the best migration dates of the year. Feeder bird watchers are also welcome. Contact the coordinator ahead of time to avoid duplication. Coordinators: Libby Errickson, elizabeth.errickson@gmail.com and Tim Carney, timcarney83@gmail.com
Leader: Libby Errickson and Tim Carney, , .

May 10 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. OREGON RIDGE BIRD HABITAT HIKE. We be searching for migrating birds, especially warblers. We will also examine the ecology of the birds in the oak and tulip tree forest while over the ridge and along Baisman Run. We will also examine the detrimental impact of the logging operation that took place over ten years ago. The hike does have moderate hill climbing. Meet at Oregon Ridge Park at the parking lot near the Nature Center. Rainy weather forecast? Contact the leader for a hike update.
Leader: Marty Brazeau, or 410-440-1128..

May 10 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER. Easy half-day walk through varied habitats for feeder birds and other songbirds, raptors, and waterfowl. A 2 mile trail leads to a point overlooking Dundee Creek. Rarely is the trail wet or muddy. All are welcome, including families. Telescopes useful. Leaders: Brent and Mary Byers, baypuffin@hotmail.com or 410-686-7294.
Leader: Brent and Mary Byers, 410-370-2407.
GPS Pin: 39.348694, -76.370556.

May 12 (Tue) 7:00 PM-9:00 PM. BBC BOARD MEETING. While only authorized board members have a vote, any club member is welcome to attend and participate in discussions. Contact any club officer or board member for details.

May 16 (Sat) 7:00 AM-7:00 PM. BIG SIT: PATTERSON PARK. Please join the Baltimore Bird Club in stopping by to participate in the "Patterson Park Big Sit." This is an event for all abilities and experience. Beginning birders welcome. The goal of a "Big Sit" is to see or hear as many birds as possible from within a 17-foot diameter circle which is conveniently the approx. area of the Boat Lake boardwalk fishing platform space. The Boat Lake is one of "birdiest" locations within the park, where we can expect to find a variety of late migrants, resident birds, and whatever drops in. RSVP to the trip leader if you have an approximate time that you plan to participate, otherwise, drop-in participation is welcome. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen - anything you need to be comfortable. Your own chair is helpful and there are built-in benches on the platform as well.
Leader: Bud Poole, ..
GPS Pin: 39.288710, -76.580800.

May 16 (Sat) 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Binoculars required. A telescope can be useful for distance viewing. Canceled in bad weather and the walk will be rescheduled to 5/23. General grounds include the paved Seawall Trail. Meet in the large grassy unpaved roped-off parking lot to left of gate. An online National Aquarium release form is required to be filled out in advance for entry into the restricted Wetland area: https://aqua.formstack.com/forms/waiverandrelease. Please contact the walk leader 24 hours in advance to confirm attendance and any changes to the walk schedule.
Leader: Wendy Alexander, 443-204-3754.
GPS Pin: 39.265341, -76.583458.

May 17 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. GWYNNS FALLS/LEAKIN PARK. Please join us for birding in Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park; a 1,200 acre wilderness park in west Baltimore City. The park contains mature and secondary forest as well as riparian habitats and some limited field habitat. Meet at the Winans Meadows parking lot at 4500 Franklintown Road, 21229. It is recommended that you register by email at ekreiss@verizon.net, so that you may be updated in case of changes.
Leader: Elise and Paul Kreiss , (410) 367-8194, or .
GPS Pin: 39.304637, -76.693622.

May 19 (Tue) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. LAKE ROLAND. Continuing series of weekly walks following the progress of spring migration in Lake Roland's varied habitats. Meet at the Light Rail Parking Lot (Boardwalk entrance to the park). Check with leader if weather is extreme (rain, wind).
Leader: Mark Linardi, 443-834-8413.
GPS Pin: 39.376720, -76.648990.

May 23 (Sat) All day. DELAWARE SHOREBIRDS. Shorebird migration is in full swing in the second half of May and there are nearly two dozen shorebird species that are possible to see in Delaware on their way to the Arctic breeding grounds. We will work to find and identify as many species as possible and put special effort into finding scarcer species. This is the best time of year to see migrating Red Knots as they gorge themselves on horseshoe crab eggs, with which they can quickly put on the needed weight for the rest of the journey north. Aside from shorebirds, we will look for a number of other Bayshore species, including Seaside and Saltmarsh sparrows, and a variety of waders, gulls, terns, and passerines. We will visit multiple sites along the Delaware Bay shore, the exact spots and order will depend on water levels and where the larger concentrations of birds are at the time, but may include Prime Hook NWR, Slaughter Beach, Mispillion Harbor, Port Mahon, and Bombay Hook NWR. There is usually a rarity or two around at this time of year as well. Note this is an all-day trip: water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, and bug spray are all highly recommended! We will meet at the Whitehall Shopping Center (Jemal's Bay 50) in Annapolis right before the bay bridge. Trip limited to 15 people. RSVP to the leader for exact timing and further details. Carpooling is strongly encouraged - please let trip leader know if you are willing to drive additional participants.
Leader: Frank Marenghi, .
GPS Pin: 39.02216, -76.42416.

May 23 (Sat) 8:00 AM-9:30 AM. DRUID HILL PARK. Druid Hill Park is Baltimore's oldest large park and is home to 745 acres of forests, fields, and a large lake. Over 200 species of birds have been documented here, including nesting Baltimore orioles and yellow-crowned night herons. Audubon, The Maryland Zoo, and Baltimore Bird Club experts will lead us in search of avian friends. No experience necessary. Registration is strongly encouraged, and binoculars are available on loan but require at least 72 hours notice. We will meet at 3001 East Drive. Please refer to the link below for registration, requesting binoculars, and directions. https://md.audubon.org/events/birdwatching-tour-druid-hill-park-1.

May 23 (Sat) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. ENOCH PRATT PARTNERSHIP WALK: JOHNSTON SQUARE BRANCH. Space for this program is limited; registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-migration-bird-watching-walk-tickets-1978840783051. Join us for this Spring Bird-Watching Walk in Greenmount Cemetery Park led by experts from the Baltimore Bird Club. Participants will engage in the basics of urban bird watching, learn tips and tricks for spotting the different species, and enjoy communing with the natural settings local to our neighborhood branches. During this 2-hour program, participants will partake in a leisurely walk of roughly 1 to 2 miles. Attendees should prepare for walking on varied terrain, as well as being out in the elements - birds love all kinds of weather, so this event will be rain or shine. Binoculars and field guides will be provided; however, patrons are encouraged to bring their own should they already own them to receive pointers from experts. Note: This walk will begin and end at the Johnston Square Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. All levels of birding experience are welcome.

May 24 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. PEARLSTONE RETREAT CENTER. Donation of $5 per participant will go to children's nature education. Secluded area north of Reisterstown offers varied habitats including open fields,small lake, small river and wooded pines. Promises to have a nice assortment of breeding warblers,vireos and other songbirds and late migrants. Meet in the parking lot across from the residential cabins. Limited to 15 particpants.
Leader: Tina Snyder, .
GPS Pin: 39.518194, -76.844669.

May 26 (Tues) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. LAKE ROLAND. Last in a series of weekly walks following the progress of spring migration in Lake Roland's varied habitats. Meet at the Light Rail Parking Lot (Boardwalk entrance to the park). Check with leader if weather is extreme (rain, wind).
Leader: Joe Corcoran, .
GPS Pin: 39.376720, -76.648990.

May 30 (Sat) 8:00 AM-9:30 AM. PATTERSON PARK. More than 200 bird species have visited Patterson Park, an important migratory stopover in Baltimore City. Audubon and Baltimore Bird Club experts will lead us in search of avian friends. No experience necessary. Registration is strongly encouraged, and binoculars are available on loan but require at least 72 hours notice. We will meet at the southernmost end of the Boat Lake in Patterson Park. The closest intersection is Eastern Ave. and S. Rose St. From there, walk directly north into the park via the cobblestone path, approximately 100 yards. Note: This path is not handicap accessible. If you need instructions pertaining to accessibility, please email baltimore@audubon.org. Please refer to the link below for registration, requesting binoculars, and more detailed directions:https://md.audubon.org/events/birdwatching-tour-patterson-park
GPS Pin: 39.287061, -76.580573.

May 31 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. HERRING RUN PARK. This urban park in Northeast Baltimore is an oasis for many migrating and resident bird species. Easy walking on mostly flat, paved paths. Habitats include open fields, edge habitats, wooded areas, and Herring Run itself. RSVP required. Leader: Kim Tomko, ktomkat@gmail.com or 443-414-8034.
Leader: Kim Tomko, .
GPS Pin: 39.331229, -76.579189.

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JUNE 2026




Jun 7 (Sun) 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. SUSQUEHANNA SP. Trip to the river in Harford County for breeding birds. Peak migration may be past, but many warblers stick around to breed in Susquehanna State Park, including Prothonotary, Cerulean, and Kentucky warblers, so those are good possibilities. Meet at the old Rock Run Gristmill, and we'll walk along the river and parts of the Ridge Trail. This includes some moderately steep/rocky climbs; sturdy footwear is recommended. RSVP encouraged.
Leader: Toby Pessoa Gingerich, .
GPS Pin: 39.608148, -76.142583.

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