MAY 2025

 MAY 18 (Sunday) 
LITTLE BENNETT REGIONAL PARK   

CANCELLED DUE TO FLOODING.  THIS TRIP IS FULL.  WAITLIST ONLY.  We will be looking for warblers and other migrants on the Wilson Mill and Kingsley Trails. Possible Kentucky Warbler. We’ll meet at 8 a.m. at the parking area for Wilson Mill Trail at https://maps.app.goo.gl/GLJgXdCdZkcGyUzv8. Limit: 8. LEADERS: Katie Moore at [email protected] and Paul Orsinger at [email protected].

MAY 26 (Monday) – YMBC WALK
WHITE’S FERRY

On Memorial Day we will be checking out White’s Ferry, a new location for the YMBC. We will meet at the parking lot on White’s Ferry Rd (39°09’18.5″N 77°31’05.5″W) and be birding in the vicinity on natural surface areas. Mentors: Carla Morris and Stella Tea. Reservations are required via https://tinyurl.com/YMBCSpring25. Please note that guardians are responsible for their youth during the entirety of the trip and must stay with them during this time.

MAY 26 (MONDAY)
PATUXENT RIVER AT BROWN’S BRIDGE

THIS TRIP IS FULL.  WAITLIST ONLY.  On a morning walk, we’ll look for Cliff Swallows building mud nests beneath this bridge in the northeastern part of the county. We will also explore wooded trails on WSSC property bordering the reservoir to observe other possible breeding birds including Scarlet Tanager, flycatchers, and thrushes. Be prepared for bright sunlight at the bridge and possible biting insects in wooded areas. Trip will be cancelled in case of heavy rain or thunderstorms. Limit: 10. LEADERS: Cheryl Hogue at [email protected] and Paul Orsinger at [email protected].

MAY 31 to JUNE 1 (Saturday to Sunday) 

EXPLORING WESTERN MARYLAND 

THIS TRIP IS FULL.  WAITLIST AVAILABLE.  Two-day trip. We’ll visit two MOS sanctuaries during spring migration. Saturday: Carey Run and the Chandler and Eleanor Robbins sanctuaries with established trails and a variety of habitats. Sunday: Nature Conservancy’s Finzel Swamp, a unique peatlands home to an unusual range of plants, mammals, and birds. Limit: 12. LEADERS: Jo Cox at [email protected] and Moira Davenport at [email protected].

JUNE 2025

JUNE 1 (Sunday)
RACHEL CARSON CONSERVATION PARK

THIS TRIP IS FULL.  WAITLIST ONLY.  Join us for a morning walk as we explore the meadow and wood edges of this lightly visited park. We’ll be looking for Indigo Buntings, Orchard Orioles, Scarlet Tanagers, and plentiful warblers. Meet at 7 a.m. in the parking lot. Limit: 10. LEADERS: Lisa Norwalk at [email protected] and Cheryl Hogue at [email protected].

JUNE 3 (Tuesday)
RACHEL CARSON CONSERVATION PARK

Join us for a morning walk as we explore the meadow and wood edges of this lightly visited park. We’ll be looking for Indigo Buntings, Orchard Orioles, Scarlet Tanagers, and plentiful warblers. Meet at 7 a.m. in the parking lot. Limit: 10.  LEADER: Lisa Norwalk at [email protected].

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