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SUMMARY:Hughes Hollow
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of winter marsh and woodland birding. Targets are sparrows and possibly ducks. We will begin in the parking lot. Dress for the weather\, and bring water and a snack if you like. Beginner and young birders are encouraged to join. Limit: 12. CO-LEADERS: Roy Howard at royhoward@me.com and Anne Mytych at amytych@yahoo.com.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/hughes-hollow-8/
LOCATION:MD\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T180000
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SUMMARY:Oaks Landfill\, Laytonsville
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP IS FULL.  WAITLIST ONLY.  Bundle up for a  2-hour LATE AFTERNOON search for wintering sparrows and raptors\, including possible Northern Harriers and Short-eared Owls. Mostly open terrain with some ponds\, which we will check if they are not frozen over. Reservations required at least a week ahead of the trip for names to be submitted to the county. Limit: 16. Meet at 3:30 p.m. on landfill entrance drive at 6001 Rt. 108\, Laytonsville\, Md. For reservations and more information\, contact the LEADER: Mark England at 240-308-4114 (cell) or englandmark@comcast.net.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/oaks-landfill-laytonsville-8/
LOCATION:MD\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T083000
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SUMMARY:Riley's Lock
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning at and around Riley’s Lock where we will first spend some time scanning the river for waterfowl. After that we’ll head upstream on the towpath\, checking the turning basin for any elusive waterfowl and then continuing on to look for winter woodland birds. Meet at 8:30 a.m.\, and bring a scope if you have one. Limit: 8. LEADER: Scott Young at 202-313-1444. Dave Roberts will co-lead.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/rileys-lock-2/
LOCATION:MD\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T193000
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DTSTAMP:20230125T125535Z
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SUMMARY:February 2023 Meeting:  Colorful Birds of Costa Rica\, Colombia\, and Brazil by Scott Young (ZOOM ONLY)
DESCRIPTION:In 2022\, Scott Young traveled to Costa Rica\, Colombia\, and Brazil\, with the first two trips COVID-postponed from 2020 and 2021\, respectively. In Costa Rica\, he saw birds in the Arenal and southwest Pacific coast regions. In Colombia\, he joined a group exploring the immediate highlands around Bogotá\, the central Magdalena Valley\, and the foothills and highlands of the Central Andes around Manizales and Pereira. in Brazil\, he joined another group focused on one of the world’s great wetland ecosystems\, the Pantanal. They also explored the Chapada dos Guimarães and the fabulous Iguaçu Falls\, with short day trips into neighboring Argentina and Paraguay. Scott will show some of the amazing birds he photographed during his excursions. \nBio \nScott Young trained as a neurologist and neuroscientist. He is currently a Scientist Emeritus at the National Institutes of Health\, having retired from the National Institute of Mental Health this past July. At the NIMH\, he discovered an essential brain area for social memory\, finding a way to greatly enhance this memory in a model system. As President of the Montgomery Bird Club\, he hopes to grow enthusiasm for birding for all county residents.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/february-2023-meeting-colorful-birds-of-brazil-columbia-and-costa-rica/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, MD\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T080000
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SUMMARY:Lois Y. Green Conservation Park
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP IS FULL.  Morning walk through the varied habitats of this excellent 250-acre park\, including two ponds\, fields\, and deciduous and coniferous woods. We’ll be looking for overwintering songbirds\, waterfowl\, and raptors. We will start at 8 a.m. in the parking lot at 8711 Snouffer School Road\, Gaithersburg\, Md. Limit: 12. LEADER: Mark England at englandmark@comcast.net or 240-308-4114.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/lois-y-green-conservation-park-5/
LOCATION:MD\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T100000
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SUMMARY:Youth Walk at Gunners Lake
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP IS FULL.  Join us for a youth bird walk from 8am -10am at Gunners Lake.  The walk will focus on the identification of ducks at this premier location for winter waterfowl.   All children must be accompanied the entire time by an adult.  We will meet on the path near Wisteria Drive at Gunners Lake.  The paved trail around the lake is 1.25 miles. Abundant street parking is available. Bring binoculars if possible and dress for the weather.  This youth walk will be mentored by Brooke Levey and Ed Vigezzi.  Reservations required. Limit: 10 youth. RSVP: Brooke Levey (blevey1@gmail.com)
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/youth-walk-at-gunners-lake/
LOCATION:MD\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T181500
DTSTAMP:20230113T112509Z
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UID:1604-1677427200-1677435300@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Oaks Landfill\, Laytonsville
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP IS FULL. WAITLIST ONLY.  Bundle up for a  2-hour LATE AFTERNOON search for wintering sparrows and raptors\, including possible Northern Harriers and Short-eared Owls. Mostly open terrain with some ponds\, which we will check if they are not frozen over. Reservations required at least a week ahead of the trip for names to be submitted to the county. Limit: 16. Meet at 3:30 p.m. on landfill entrance drive at 6001 Rt. 108\, Laytonsville\, Md. For reservations and more information\, contact the LEADER: Mark England at 240-308-4114 (cell) or englandmark@comcast.net.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/oaks-landfill-laytonsville-9/
LOCATION:MD\, United States
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