MAY 25 (MONDAY)
PATUXENT RIVER AT BROWN’S BRIDGE
THIS TRIP IS FULL.  WAITLIST AVAILABLE
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. Start Time: 7:30 am. LEADER: Paul Orsinger at paulorsinger@gmail.com. Cheryl Hogue will co-lead.

MAY 25 (MONDAY)
YMBC TRIP: WESTERN PIEDMONT TRAIL (14920 Hyattstown Mill Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871) 
7:30 to ~10:00am On Memorial Day we will be checking out the Western Piedmont Trail at Little Bennett. We will meet at the parking lot near the Hyattstown Mill (14920 Hyattstown Mill Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871) and be walking on natural surface areas. Plan to wear long pants and footwear suitable for wet/muddy conditions. Mentors: Andy Martin and Bob Cantilli. Reservations are required via https://tinyurl.com/YMBC26Spring. Please note that guardians are responsible for their youth during the entirety of the trip and must stay with them during this time. There can be up to four youth per guardian.

JUNE 5 (Friday) or JUNE 6 (Saturday)
RACHEL CARSON CONSERVATION PARK 
BITH TRIPS ARE FULL.  WAITLIST AVAILABLE
Join us for a morning walk on Friday or Saturday 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: 12. LEADER: Lisa Norwalk at lhnorwalk@gmail.com.

JUNE 14 (Sunday) 
YMBC TRIP:  ROYCE HANSON CONSERVATION PARK 
7:00 to ~10:00am We will meet in the parking lot and explore the park on natural surface trails. Plan to wear long pants and footwear suitable for wet/muddy conditions. Mentors: Lauren Carey and Carla Morris. Reservations are required via https://tinyurl.com/YMBC26Spring. Please note that guardians are responsible for their youth during the entirety of the trip and must stay with them during this time. There can be up to four youth per guardian.

AUGUST 15 (Saturday)
OAKS LANDFILL, LAYTONSVILLE
Late afternoon visit from 5 to 7 p.m. to look for fall migrant shorebirds—if water levels are good. Also possible, American Kestrel, Blue Grosbeaks, Savannah Sparrows, Vesper Sparrows, and other breeding birds. Reservations with a phone number required at least a week ahead of the trip for names to be submitted to the County. Meet at 5 p.m. at 6001 Rt. 108, Laytonsville, Md. Limit: 18. LEADER: Mark England at englandmark@comcast.net.

SEPTEMBER 5 (Saturday)
THIS TRIP IS FULL. WAITLIST AVAILABLE.
OAKS LANDFILL, LAYTONSVILLE
Late afternoon visit from 5 to 7 p.m. to look for fall migrant shorebirds—if water levels are good. Also possible, American Kestrel, Blue Grosbeaks, Savannah Sparrows, Vesper Sparrows, and other breeding birds. Reservations with a phone number required at least a week ahead of the trip for names to be submitted to the County. Meet at 5 p.m. at 6001 Rt. 108, Laytonsville, Md. Limit: 18. LEADER: Mark England at englandmark@comcast.net.