Oaks Landfill

Brush up on your shorebird ID skills in time for the passage of these fascinating birds through our area in spring and their return in fall. Clive will cover the expected species—common, less common, and rare—taking a seasonal approach and focusing on some of the main approaches for ID, as well as covering possible pitfalls.  Clive Harris started birding as a young boy, going on walks with his father when the family lived in Hong Kong in the 1970s. His favorite groups of birds are gulls, shorebirds and waterfowl—all birds you can aim a scope at! He makes regular trips over the spring, summer, and fall to the Delaware Bay area to enjoy shorebird migration. One of his greatest pleasures in birding is sorting through a flock of late summer peeps. As well as being a past president of the Montgomery Bird Club he has served two terms on the MOS Maryland/District of Columbia Records Committee.

THIS TRIP IS FULL. WAITLIST ONLY. If you’ve been wanting to explore this garden oasis in suburban Maryland, here is your chance. Easy walk with mostly local birds and a few winter visitors or early spring arrivals. Good for beginners and anyone wanting to begin their spring birding in a lovely setting. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Visitor Center parking lot. Limit: 8. LEADER: Karen Cyr at [email protected].

VIOLETS AT VIOLETTE’S

HUGHES HOLLOW

This walk will focus on early migrators. We will meet in the parking lot on Zion Rd. The trails are grassy/natural surface, so plan your footwear accordingly, especially if it has rained recently. The trail is approximately two miles and includes two ponds. Mentor: Stephen Davies All children must be accompanied the entire time by an adult. Reservations are required via http://tinyurl.com/YMBCSpring24 If you are interested in being a mentor or learning more about it, please contact us at [email protected].

April 2024 Meeting: Dianna Rose presents “As the Crow Flies: What It Means When Birds Utilize Parkland Habitat”

CROYDON CREEK NATURE CENTER

OCCOQUAN BAY NWR

BIRDING BY EAR AT HUGHES HOLLOW

IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE, BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE CHAPTER, CONSERVATION FARM

The walk will focus on woodland species. We will meet in the parking lot just off of Zion Rd. The trails are grassy/natural surface, so plan your footwear accordingly, especially if it has rained recently. The trail is approximately two miles. Mentors: Lauren Carey and Stephen Davies All children must be accompanied the entire time by an adult. Reservations are required via http://tinyurl.com/YMBCSpring24 If you are interested in being a mentor or learning more about it, please contact us at [email protected].