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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 Tom
Gibson.
Saturday,
May 11 --
Statewide May Count - Help Harford County contribute
to this important data collection day and monitor migration throughout
our locale. Contact the coordinator, Rick
Cheicante for assignments.
Saturday,
May 18 -- Anita
Leight Estuary Center - Spend a leisurely
morning observing the spring migration from the grounds of the
center. You may remain in one spot for the duration of this event,
wander in the vicinity of the building, or stroll the nearby trail.
The facility will provide chairs. You my want to bring some food
and a drink. Meet leader Phil
Powers at the Estuary Center at 7:30 AM.
Sunday,
May 19. 3-5 PM -- Bluebird Trail Monitoring at Harford Glen for
Youth - The
boxes at the Glen are full of Eastern Bluebird, Tree Swallow,
Tufted Titmouse, and Carolina Chickadee nests. Join Ruth as she
monitors the boxes to collect data. We’ll pause as we walk
and watch the other resident and migrating birds in the surrounding
wetlands and meadows. Contact Ruth
Bergstrom to RSVP or if you have questions. Ages 8-15 are
invited and must be accompanied by a parent or adult. Binoculars
are available for loan.
May
24, 25, 26 -- MOS
State Convention - Hosted by
the Harford Bird Club. If you have never attended a conference
before, this is a great opportunity to meet and bird with folks
from across the State. We have a great variety of field trips
planned and the keynote speaker is our own David Ziolkowski, Jr.
All important information and registration material can be found
on the MOS website. Hope
to see you there.
Monday,
May 27 -- Upper
Deer Creek Valley - Use the morning of this Memorial
Day to visit rural NW Harford County with its avian-friendly waterways
and its World Famous Bradenbaugh Flats. Expect to see warblers,
Horned Larks, Grasshopper Sparrows, and Willow Flycatchers. Meet
at the northern end of Madonna Road where it crosses Deer Creek
at Hidden Valley at 7: 00 AM. Leader is Dennis
Kirkwood.
Saturday,
June 8 -- Havre
de Grace kayaking for birds - Ply the waters from
[Tydings Park or the end of Congress Avenue] in the River City
using these popular watercraft to maneuver for better views of
water fowl, shorebirds, and other birds. Meet leaders Sue Procell
and Colleen Webster at 8:00 AM at the park. Contact Colleen
for more details and reservations. Birders wishing to rent a kayak
should contact Old Town Parasail (410-688-2397) in advance of
the trip to make arrangements. In addition to Old Town Parasail,
who has only a limited number available, rentals are also available
at Havre de Grace Marine
Center, on Water Street.
Tuesday,
June 18 -- Jerusalem Mill -
Visit this appealing stretch of the Little Gunpowder River marking
Harford's western border. Meet at the Mill on Jerusalem Road (not
far west of Rt. 152) at 7:30 AM. The leader is Phil Powers (birdsinmd@verizon.net
).
Saturday, June
22 -- Anita Leight Center
- Enjoy a pontoon boat cruise on the waters
adjoining the Anita Leight Estuary Center on the Bush River seeking
the abundant birdlife and other wildlife of the area. Meet the
leader Phil Powers at the Center at 7:45 AM. The cruise will start
at 8:00 AM and end at approximately 10:30 AM. The cost is $6.00
per person with a trip limit of 15. Advance reservations required.
Contact Phil Powers directly (birdsinmd@verison.net
). Please do not call the Anita Leight Estuary Center.
Saturday,
August 10. 8 AM -- Hummingbird Banding for Youth
- Watch as Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are trapped and banded by
expert banders Les Eastman and Bruce Peterjohn. You might even
be able to release one! Contact Ruth
Bergstrom to RSVP or if you have questions. Ages 8-15 are
invited and must be accompanied by a parent or adult. Binoculars
are available for loan.
Field trip schedule compiled by Tom Gibson and Lynn Davis
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