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SUMMARY:POP-UP TRIP:  Lois Y. Green Conservation Park
DESCRIPTION: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 sparrows\, waterfowl\, and raptors. We will start at 8 a.m. in the parking lot at 8711 Snouffer School Road\, Gaithersburg\, Md. Walk will last about two hours. There are no restrooms or water facilities at the park. If it is snowing or sleeting\, the trip is cancelled. Leader:  Dave Powell  seneca.ranger@gmail.com \nNo reservations needed.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/pop-up-trip-lois-y-green-conservation-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T083000
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SUMMARY:BLUE MASH
DESCRIPTION: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 englandmark@comcast.net
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/blue-mash-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240107T120000
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SUMMARY:BLACK HILL RP AND GUNNERS LAKE - TRIP IS FULL/WAITLIST OPEN
DESCRIPTION: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 maineusa@comcast.net or 571-277-8406. Emily Huang at ephuang@verizon.net will co-lead.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/black-hill-rp-and-gunners-lake-trip-is-full-waitlist-open/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021700
CREATED:20231206T000729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T004302Z
UID:2017-1704873600-1704906000@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:BLACKWATER NWR
DESCRIPTION: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 englandmark@comcast.net or 240-308-4114.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/blackwater-nwr-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240114T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240114T183000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021700
CREATED:20231206T000836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T211030Z
UID:2019-1705244400-1705257000@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:OAKS LANDFILL\, LAYTONSVILLE – THIS TRIP IS FULL
DESCRIPTION: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 englandmark@comcast.net.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/oaks-landfill-laytonsville-this-trip-is-full/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T183000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021700
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UID:2096-1705330800-1705343400@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:OAKS LANDFILL\, LAYTONSVILLE – THIS TRIP IS FULL
DESCRIPTION: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 englandmark@comcast.net.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/oaks-landfill-laytonsville-this-trip-is-full-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021700
CREATED:20231227T113829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T144521Z
UID:2082-1705519800-1705527000@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:January 2024 (ZOOM ONLY) Meeting:  Gabriel Foley presents “Atlasing in the Final Year of the Maryland and DC Breeding Bird Atlas 3”
DESCRIPTION:Gabriel Foley presents “Atlasing in the Final Year of the Maryland and DC Breeding Bird Atlas 3”\nNext year is the fifth and final year of data collection for the Maryland & DC Breeding Bird Atlas 3 (BBA3). This\ncommunity science project is documenting the distribution\, abundance\, and timing of each bird species that breeds\nin Maryland or DC. When complete\, the BBA3 dataset can be compared to similar past projects and will provide an\nunparalleled record of how local bird distributions have changed over the last 40 years. Atlas Coordinator Gabriel\nFoley will provide an overview of how the project collects data\, an update on the current status\, and a review of the\nstrategy for completing the project’s goals in its final year. \nGabriel Foley is an avid birder from the prairie province of Saskatchewan\, Canada. While at the University of Regina\,\nhe researched nighthawk habitat use in Canada’s boreal forest; then he studied White-browed Sparrow-Weaver nest-\nbuilding behavior at the University of Pretoria\, South Africa. He coordinated Saskatchewan’s nightjar surveys and\nhosted a weekly nature radio show\, The Prairie Naturalist. Now\, he is excited to be the Coordinator for the Maryland\n& DC Breeding Bird Atlas 3. You can connect with him at mddcbba3@mdbirds.org.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/january-2024-meeting-gabriel-foley-presents-atlasing-in-the-final-year-of-the-maryland-and-dc-breeding-bird-atlas-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021700
CREATED:20231207T025804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231231T193411Z
UID:2034-1705824000-1705833000@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:RILEY’S LOCK\, C&O CANAL
DESCRIPTION: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 scott4aves@icloud.com. Dave Roberts will co-lead.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/rileys-lock-co-canal-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T100000
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CREATED:20240114T221942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T141046Z
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SUMMARY:POP-UP WALK:  Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\, District of Columbia
DESCRIPTION: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\, cheryl.hogue@gmail.com
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/pop-up-walk-kenilworth-aquatic-gardens-district-of-columbia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021700
CREATED:20231206T001907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T134432Z
UID:2025-1706453100-1706463000@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:YOUTH MONTGOMERY BIRD CLUB WALK:  OAKS LANDFILL
DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled from 1/6/24.  Bundle up for a 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. All parties must enter and exit the landfill together\, so latecomers/leaving early cannot be accomodated. This trip is best for youth ages 8 and up due to frequency of getting in and out of the car. Mentors: Mark England and Lauren Carey.  Please sign up for the Winter YMBC walks here.  If you are interested in being a mentor on a walk\, please contact us at youth.birding@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/youth-montgomery-bird-club-walk-oaks-landfill/
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