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Here are the Harford Bird Club field trips for
the next few weeks. If you would like further information about a
particular field trip, please contact
Colleen Webster.
Sunday April 13
Perryman.
Explore this locally popular birding destination well known for it's
large fields and bayside access. The timing of this trip presents a
great opportunity to find Wilson's Snipe, Horned Lark, American Pipit,
Savannah Sparrow and a good mix of puddle ducks. Meet Dave Z at the
Aberdeen Walmart parking lot, southeast corner at 7:00 am. Contact
Dave Ziolkowski
for more information.
Friday April 18
Owl Prowl.
Debbie Bowers knows where the owls are! Join her this night just
before the full moon to call in a few of the silent hunters from the
small screech to the large Great Horned. Meet at 7:45 in the Rock
State Office parking lot. Trip limited to the first eight to request a spot. Contact
Debbie
to make your reservation,
Saturday April 26
Susquehanna State Park.
Enjoy the early spring wildflowers and migrant songbirds that have
made this State Park so popular with local naturalists. The birdlist
will likely include Blue-headed Vireo, Yellow-throated Warbler, and
Louisiana Waterthrush while flower enthusiasts can expect to see
blooming Trout Lily, Purple Trillium, and Jack-in-the-Pulpit. Les
Eastman will keep you looking up to find those migrants while Colleen
Webster will be battling to keep your vision down on those flowers.
Meet up with them at 7:00 am at the mouth of Deer Creek as it enters
the river. Contact
Les
for more information.
Sunday April 27
Winters Run Road.
A quiet three mile stroll along this primary Harford County waterway
boasts a low-traffic tree-lined pathway with some farmland and meadow
habitat attracting a variety of birds with the promise of heron,
kingfisher, and an abundance of passerines during the spring. Join
leaders Dave Larkin and Lynn Davis at 7 am at the route 24 and 95 Park
and Ride. Contact
Lynn
for more information.
Saturday May 3
Upper Gunpowder Delta
Catch some spring migrant action in a birdy place on the Baltimore
Harford Counties line with leader Dave Z. Possible Tanagers, assorted
warblers, sparrows, swallows, and some ducks and other water-dwellers!
Park at Midway Liquors on Rt. 40 at 7:30 am.
Contact Dave Ziolkowski
for more information.
Saturday May 10
May Count
If you would like to participate, contact
Mark Johnson.
Sunday May 11
Girls Gone Wildflower Reprised (special Mother's Day edition)
For a good time, birds, flowers and crazy spring fashions, meet
leaders Sue Procell and Colleen Webster at Susquehanna State Park.
Come if you are a mother or have a mother! We expect a hilly walk but
with plenty of birds and blossoms. Meet at 7:30 am at the gravel
parking lot just off the end of Lapidum Road across from the canal and
near the boat ramp parking lot. Contact
Colleen
for more information.
Saturday May 17
Shorebird Banding
Join genius bander Mark Johnson as he nets more than a few migrating
shorebirds at the ponds at Swan Harbor Farms. For an added bonus,
bring your own picnic, (we supply the grill) and enjoy yourself from 7
am until 1:00. Good comraderie, food, and many close-up looks at your
favorite shorebirds. For more information, contact
Mark.
Saturday May 24
Susquehanna State Park, Davis Tract
For a look at Yellow and Blackbilled Cuckoos, Olive-sided and
Empidonax Flycatchers, Cape May & Cerulean Warblers with Zebra
Swallowtails and others to boot meet leader Les Eastman, the true
guide to this park, at the Level Firehouse parking lot at 6:30 am.
For more information, contact
Les.
Monday May 26
Hidden Valley/Upper Deer Creek
Administered by Rocks State Park, however, the lightly used trails of
this section recall an Appalachian park as they wind around large
hemlocks and substantial cliffs. Join local resident and natural
historian Dennis Kirkwood in a search for Worm-eating Warbler,
Ruby-throated Hummingbird, and Scarlet Tanager. Meet at Hidden Valley
(N. end of Madonna Rd.) at 7 a.m. A side trip to The World Famous
Bradenbaugh Flats will bring Grasshopper Sparrow and Willow
Flycatcher. Contact
Dennis Kirkwood
for more information.
Saturday June 7
Post Conference Rarity Round-Up
A trip so elite and sophisticated, all we can tell you is that the
leaders are Dave Z and Randy Robertson! Meeting place will be
determined, but start time is 7 am. Contact
Randy
for more information.
Saturday June 21
Fort McHenry Western Kingbird Search
Celebrate the official beginning of summer by trekking down to catch a
glimpse of the Western Kingbird lurking along the shoreline of the
Harbor. Meet the young, talented leader Mike Burchette at the 152 and
95 Park-n-Ride at 7 am. Contact
Mike
for more information.
Saturday June 28
Secretive Marshbirds
This is your opportunity to hear and see some of those shy rails,
Least Bitterns and other camouflaged birds that squirrel away in the
ponds at Swan Harbor Farm. Meet leaders Tom Gibson and John Gallo at
the Swan Harbor parking lot at 7:30 pm and contact
Tom
for more information.
Friday July 18
Summer Social and Meeting
Join us at the lovely Anita C. Leight Estuary Center at 6:30 pm for
our popular wine and cheese social followed by a talk by Jean and
Dennis Kirkwood. All who wish a brief birdwalk, can show up 30-40
minutes early for an impromptu bird walk on the trail or along the
shore. For more information, contact
Russ Kovach.
Saturday July 26
Hart-Miller Island
Learn from the master as Gene Scarpulla leads you on a journey to one
of the premier birding hotspots in Maryland. Summer specialties at
Hart-Miller include Common Moorhen, Peregrine Falcon, and a
spectacular assortment of herons, terns, and shorebirds. Participants
will take a boat out to HMI at 7 AM, and not leave the island until 5
PM. The day will be spent hiking between 6-8 miles with rest rooms
and water available at only one location. Insect repellent,
sunscreen, a spotting scope, appropriate clothing and a supply of
water/food are all necessary. This all-day excursion is not a trip to
be taken lightly, but the rewards can be unforgettable -- come
prepared! Space is limited. Contact
Dave Webb
to register and obtain rendezvous information.
Saturday August 2
Stream Cleanup, Summer Picnic and Birding, what a combo!
Join us for a unique, fun, wet and worthwhile field experience. We
will be giving back to the environment and community by cleaning up a
stretch of one of our favorite birding streams (specific site to be
announced later). This first time event will be held at 10:00 AM with
a break for a picnic lunch at 12:30 PM and wrap up around 3:30 PM or
whenever the job is done. Bring an outfit you do not mind getting wet
and dirty, work gloves, and don't forget your binos and a picnic lunch
and drinks for the day. Contact
Tom Gibson
for further details or to confirm your participation. Last minute
participants welcome.
Saturday August 16
Shorebird Rarity Chase at Bombay Hook
Join Dennis Kirkwood on a 3/4 day adventure to this birding mega-
hotspot for shorebirds and the hottest rarities. Black-necked Stilt,
American Avocet, Stilt Sandpiper, and Wilson's Phalarope top the list
of regular fall highlights but that's not all as this is also a great
time to pick up seaward strays and western vagrants. Bring sunscreen,
insect repellent, and lunch. Scopes helpful, but not necessary. Meet
at 7:00 AM at the MD 155 and I-95 park-n-ride. Contact
Dennis
for further information.
Saturday August 23
Butterflies and Dragonflies of Harford County
Join Rick Cheicante for this very leisurely half day foray to one of
Harford County's local butterfly and dragonfly haunts. Butterflies may
include the showy swallowtails, Monarch, and Viceroy as well as the
diminutive hairstreaks and challenging grass skippers. Odonate
hopefuls include Common Green Darner, Eastern Pondhawk, Black
Saddlebags and the resplendent Halloween Pennant. Contact
Rick Cheicante
for all the details. Sunny day only!
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