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THIS TRIP IS FULL.  WAITLIST ONLY.  Join us for the morning as we walk the circuit trail looking for overwintering birds, including especially sparrows and raptors. Meet at the Zion Road entrance at 8:30 a.m. Probable waterfowl in both ponds if not frozen over. Leader will have scope for distant views. Waterproof boots recommended. Limit: 12. LEADER: Mark England at [email protected]

All birders, but especially new birders, are welcome on this half-day trip, which will focus on the identification of ducks at these premier county spots for winter waterfowl. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Visitors Center at Black Hill Regional Park, and bring a spotting scope if you have one. Limit: 16. LEADER: Gerry Hawkins at [email protected] or 571-277-8406. Emily Huang at [email protected] will co-lead.

THIS TRIP IS FULL - WAITLIST ONLY. Full day (to dusk). Early waterfowl and lingering migrants plus late afternoon marsh watch. Brown-headed Nuthatch possible. Bring lunch and drinks. Limit: 12. LEADER: Mark England at [email protected] or 240-308-4114.

Bundle up for LATE AFTERNOON (3:00-5:30 p.m.) 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. Meet at 3 p.m. on the Landfill entrance drive at 6001 Rt. 108, Laytonsville, Md. Limit: 16. LEADER: Mark England at 240-308-4114 or [email protected].

THIS TRIP IS FULL - WAITLIST ONLY. Bundle up for LATE AFTERNOON (3:00-5:30 p.m.) 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. Meet at 3 p.m. on the Landfill entrance drive at 6001 Rt. 108, Laytonsville, Md. Limit: 16. LEADER: Mark England at 240-308-4114 or [email protected].

(ZOOM ONLY - NO IN PERSON) Gabriel Foley presents “Atlasing in the Final Year of the Maryland and DC Breeding Bird Atlas 3”

THIS TRIP IS FULL. 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 continue on looking for winter woodland birds. Meet at 8:30 a.m., and bring a scope if you have one. Limit: 8. LEADER: Scott Young at [email protected]. Dave Roberts will co-lead.

CANCELLED FOR FORECAST HEAVY RAINS. Layer up for a morning walk through the ponds and tidal wetland of this nearby national park. Here is a Google link for directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pWWVCJ5jvxB42Tnd9. There is NO fee for entry. After meeting in the parking lot at 8 a.m., we'll look for sparrows, woodpeckers, water birds, and raptors. The terrain is flat and easy to walk but may prove muddy in spots and difficult to negotiate using a wheelchair. We will meet at the parking lot at 8 a.m. Restrooms are available. Bring a warm beverage. This trip is cancelled if it is snowing or sleeting. No reservations are required. Leader: Cheryl Hogue, [email protected]

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