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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 December 17
Rock Run area of Susquehanna State Park
This field trip will be taking a preliminary survey of this Christmas
Bird Count location. Meet at Rock Run Mill in the Susquehanna State
Park at 8:00 AM. The leader is Rick Cheicante.
Sunday January 1
Perryman Area
Celebrate the new year/
recover from New Year’s Eve by birding the always productive
Perryman Area with leader Phil Powers.
Meet at the Wal-Mart parking lot at 8:30 AM.
Saturday January 7
Conowingo Gull/Eagle Watch
Les Eastman
leads this morning survey from
Fisherman’s Park just below the Conowingo dam on the Harford
County side of the Susquehanna. Meet at 8:00 AM to begin the search
for Bald Eagles, some prospect for a Golden Eagle, various gulls
and waterfowl.
Saturday January 14
Annual Feeder Tour
A great way to enjoy
birds and the fellowship of other birders from the comfort of a
warm home complete with breakfast goodies. Join us in the
Abingdon/Edgewood area as we visit the homes of club members.
For further information and to reserve your spot contact
Ruth Bergstrom
or Sue Procell
Don’t forget your binos.
Saturday January 21
Blackwater Wildlife Refuge
Blackwater
is one of the most reliable birding locations in the state. Diverse
habitat provides a broad variety of species with a focus at this time
on wintering waterfowl. The leaders are
Tom Congersky
and Randy Robertson. Meet at the
commuter lot on Route 155 at the intersection with I-95 near Havre
de Grace at 7:00 AM.
Saturday January28
Mid Winter Bird Count
Contact the local
compiler, Rick Cheicante
to participate in this opportunity to measure birdlife abundance in
our area. Feeder counters are especially welcome.
Saturday February 4
Bradenbaugh Flats
Take a pleasant
tour through NW Harford County's agricultural area to find
wintering field birds and waterfowl. Expect Horned Larks,
Ring-necked Ducks, with a chance for Cackling Goose,
Longspurs and Snow Buntings. The trip ends at the leader's
house with hot soup. Meet at Jarrettsville Elementary School
at 8:00 AM. Contact
Dennis Kirkwood
for further information.
Sunday February 12
Loch Raven Reservoir
Enjoy the
rich habitat of Baltimore's premier watershed for wintering
migrant songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors. Meet at the Route 147/152
Park-and- Ride near Fallston at 8:00 AM. Co-leaders are
Dave Larkin
and
Phil Powers
Saturday February 18
Swan Harbor Farm Park
This
Harford County gem with three impoundments, a commanding
view of the Bay, wooded trails, and open fields has developed into a
fine location for a broad spectrum of bird life, including waterfowl,
marsh specialties, raptors, and sparrows. Meet at 8:00 AM at the
parking lot adjacent to the Agricultural Education Center (near end
of driveway). Leaders are
Tom Gibson
and John Gallo.
Saturday March 3
Broad Creek Scout Camp
Explore
the diverse habitats of this extensive and beautiful camp
for wintering songbirds and possible raptors. Meet at
Dublin Elementary School on Rt. 136 north of Rt. 1
at 8:30 AM. Co-leaders are
Colleen Webster
and Sue Procell.
Wednesday March 7
Timberdoodle Search
Meet at 6:00 PM at the
commuter lot at Rt.155 and I-95 and proceed to a nearby location that
has reliably produced fascinating Woodcock activity as darkness
begins to descend. Leading is
Tom Gibson.
Sunday March 11
Harford Glen
Meet at the Glen (west end of
Wheel Road) at 8:00 AM. Begin this tour with sightings from the
parking lot, then proceed to survey the triple riparian habitats of
Atkisson Reservoir, the faster flowing Winter's Run, and tributary
Plumtree Run. Add the woodland trails and some open meadow to
offer great opportunities for good birding. Co-leaders are
Phil Powers
andRuth Bergstrom.
Wednesday March 14
Timberdoodle Search
Join this evening
watch for one of our most interesting (and elusive!) birds, the
American Woodcock, as it performs its mating sky dance. Meet
at 6:45 PM at the 155/95 Park and Ride. The Leaders are
Elaine Beery
and Jane Scocca.
Saturday March 17
Harford Waterfowl Tour
Visit several
areas in the county to see a variety of waterfowl as they
congregate prior to migrating north. Meet at the McDonalds
in Edgewood on Route 40 at 6:45 AM. If we are lucky,
we will arrive in time to see the blackbird megaflocks arise and
the ducks stir. Bring a photo ID for admittance to APG. The leader
is Dave Webb.
Saturday March 24
Circle the Susquehanna
Bird the lower
Susquehanna Valley from Havre de Grace north to Conowingo
and down the Cecil shore. Expect eagles, waterfowl, sparrows
and more. Meet at Tydings Park at the south end of Havre de Grace
at 8:00 AM. Contact
Les Eastman
for further information.
Saturday March 31
Susquehanna River Gulls and waterfowl
Enjoy birding at Lapidum Boat Landing and other spots along
the Susquehanna. This is prime time for unusual gulls
(Little and Black-headed Gulls) and grebes, including
Red-necked and Horned. Meet at the Lapidum boat launch
at the end of Lapidum Road at 7:30 AM. The leaders are
Mark Magnani
and
Dennis Kirkwood.
Saturday April 14
Susquehanna State Park
An ideal
time to enjoy emerging wildflowers, early migrant songbirds,
and lingering winter visitors. Meet at the parking area at the
confluence of Deer Creek and the Susquehanna River just north
of Rock Run Mill at 8:00 AM. The leaders are
Colleen Webster
and Sue Procell.
Tuesday April 17
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 7:00 AM. The leader is
Phil Powers.
Sunday April 22
Cromwell Valley Park
Take an avian excursion
through this Baltimore County preserve sure to score well with spring
migrants. Led by veterans
Dave Larkin
and
Phil Powers.
Meet at the
commuter lot on the west side of Rt. 152 (Fallston Rd) just north of Rt.147
(Harford Rd.) at 7:00 AM.
Saturday April 28
Rocks State Park
This field trip will tour the
wooded slopes of a portion of the Deer Creek watershed that
provides attractive habitat to a wide variety of birdlife. Meet
leaders
Dennis Kirkwood
and
Mark Magnani,
at the Ranger Station parking area on Rocks Chrome Hill Rd. at 7 AM.
Saturday May 5
Fourth Annual Epic Birding Contest
(Inclement weather date, Sunday, May 6)
We may not have Jack Black, Owen
Wilson and Steve Martin from “The Big Year”, but we will have a spirited
competition among teams to compile the highest tally of different
species seen for this one morning. Don't miss out on this fun time
at Susquehanna State Park. Birders at all skill levels welcome. Meet
at the Rock Run Mill at 6:30 AM for team selections and rules review.
Counting will begin at 6:45 AM and end at 11:30 AM. Rally celebration
will occur at approximately 12 noon at the Tidewater Grille in Havre de
Grace. Family members and others are welcome to join the contestants
for the celebration. Contact Tom Gibson.
Saturday May 12
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 19
Cromwell Valley Park
Back by popular demand,
take this avian excursion through this excellent Baltimore County preserve
that, hopefully, will be teeming with late Spring migrants. Led by veterans
Dave Larkin
and
Phil Powers.
Meet at the commuter lot on
the west side of Rt. 152 (Fallston Rd) just north of Rt. 147 (Harford Rd.)
at 7:00 AM.
Tuesday May 22
Mariner Point Park in Joppatowne
This
attractive County Park has rich birdlife and provides an
easy, wheel-chair accessible trail for all to enjoy. This
trip, as are most of our trips, is open to all, but a special
invitation is extended to wheelchair and limited mobility
birders. Join leader
Phil Powers
at 8:00 AM to look for eagles, migrants,
and waterfowl. Meet at the Park Pavilion (contact Phil for directions).
Those in need of mobility assistance should contact Phil in advance.
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