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SUMMARY:TIMBERDOODLING AT BLUE MASH
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP IS FULL. LONG WAITLIST AVAILABLE.  Join us for some crepuscular adventuring and witness the whistling Woodcocks! We’ll meet in the gravel lot off Zion Road in Laytonsville at 4 p.m. Pre-dusk we will be watching for late winter stragglers as well as early spring migrants. The grand finale will be listening for the first “peents” of the evening followed by the whistle and whirl of the sky-dancing American Woodcocks. Wear boots and bring a flashlight! Limit: 12. LEADER: Angela Atwood-Moore at getmoorphit@yahoo.com. Stacy Rabinovitz will co-lead.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/timberdoodling-at-blue-mash-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T100000
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SUMMARY:Youth Montgomery Bird Club Walk:  Hughes Hollow
DESCRIPTION:8 to ~10am We will scout out the impoundments as well as the woodland area. To get to Hughes Hollow\, follow River Road towards Poolesville and turn left at the second entrance to Hunting Quarter Road (across from Hughes Rd). Follow the road and a parking area will soon be on your right. Plan to wear long pants and footwear for wet/muddy conditions\, especially if it has rained recently. Mentor: Lauren Carey. Reservations are required via https://tinyurl.com/YMBCWinter45. Please note that guardians are responsible for their youth during the entirety of the trip and must stay with them during this time.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/youth-montgomery-bird-club-walk-hughes-hollow-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T080000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T191321Z
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SUMMARY:BLACKWATER NWR
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/blackwater-nwr-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260520T152732
CREATED:20241203T182015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T104606Z
UID:2460-1741075200-1741107600@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.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/blackwater-nwr-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T180000
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UID:2584-1741275000-1741284000@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:OAKS LANDFILL
DESCRIPTION:Bundle up for LATE AFTERNOON (3:30 to 6:00 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 3:30 p.m. at Landfill entrance drive at 6001 Rt. 108\, Laytonsville\, Md. Limit: 16. LEADER: Mark England at englandmark@comcast.net.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/oaks-landfill-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T202050Z
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SUMMARY:GUNNERS LAKE\, GERMANTOWN
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP IS FULL.  WAITLIST ONLY.  This little body of water has established a deserved reputation over the years for a nice variety of wintering waterfowl and rather close views of the birds. If the lake is frozen over at the time of the trip\, we will switch to a nearby larger body of water. Walking will be along a level\, paved path. We’ll start at 8 a.m. along the north side of Wisteria Drive\, where there is ample parking. Maps giving directions will be sent to participants. Limit: 10. LEADER: Andy Martin at martinap2@verizon.net.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/gunners-lake-germantown-4/
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SUMMARY:ROCK CREEK’S NORTH BRANCH STREAM VALLEY
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP IS FULL. WAITLIST ONLY.  Discover upper Rock Creek’s watershed with a variety of habitats. We’ll start along open fields and marshy areas next to Bowie Mill Park with the opportunity to see sparrows\, hawks\, and early migrants. Turkeys and a woodcock have been spotted in this area. For those wanting a longer foray\, a 4-mile loop that includes the stream valley will be possible. The path at this point along Rock Creek is meandering and narrow with some steep sections. We’ll start at 8 a.m. at Bowie Mill Park (https://tinyurl.com/yswz6v95) next to Sequoyah Elementary School with the option to do the shorter paved walk or the longer loop. Limit: 12 (two groups of six). CO-LEADERS: Josephine Cox at jobird11@gmail.com and Anne Mytych at amytych@yahoo.com.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/rock-creeks-north-branch-stream-valley-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T103000
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SUMMARY:LAKE ARTEMESIA
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP IS FULL\,  WAITLIST AVAILABLE.  Join us at 7:30 a.m. for a late winter trip to Lake Artemesia. Half a dozen species of ducks or more are likely; early landbird migrants such as Tree Swallow and Eastern Phoebe are possible\, and winter birds will still be present. Easy walking on a paved path. Limit: 10. LEADER: Rob Hilton at rob.hilton.2010@gmail.com. Lisa Shannon will co-lead.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/lake-artemesia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T180000
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UID:2539-1741536000-1741543200@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:TIMBERDOODLING AT BLUE MASH
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP IS FULL. LONG WAITLIST AVAILABLE.  Join us for some crepuscular adventuring and witness the whistling Woodcocks! We’ll meet in the gravel lot off Zion Road in Laytonsville at 4 p.m. Pre-dusk we will be watching for late winter stragglers as well as early spring migrants. The grand finale will be listening for the first “peents” of the evening followed by the whistle and whirl of the sky-dancing American Woodcocks. Wear boots and bring a flashlight! Limit: 12. LEADER: Angela Atwood-Moore at getmoorphit@yahoo.com. Stacy Rabinovitz will co-lead.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/timberdoodling-at-blue-mash/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T100000
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CREATED:20241224T034039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T212252Z
UID:2541-1742025600-1742032800@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:WHEATON REGIONAL PARK
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP IS FULL. WAITLIST AVAILABLE. A bit early for spring migration but who knows? Wheaton RP always surprises us. Ducks\, woodpeckers\, flycatchers\, raptors (sometimes a Merlin!)\, bluebirds\, and towhees are all possible\, and if you don’t know WRP\, you will enjoy the variety of terrain and landscape. Limit: 12 (two groups of six). LEADER: Evelyn Ralston at evelynralston@icloud.com. Josephine Cox will co-lead.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/wheaton-regional-park-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T210000
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CREATED:20250317T134850Z
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UID:2632-1742499000-1742504400@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:March 2025 Meeting:  John Sojda presents “Recording Bird Vocalizations: Do Not Attempt\, But If You Must I Can Help”
DESCRIPTION:John will finally reveal why you see his name showing up so often involving those “zero dark thirty” pre-dawn eBird reports. Most of them involve the exciting endeavor of the custom recording of bird sounds. Almost everyone has heard of the Merlin phone app\, and many use it routinely. If you enjoy using Merlin and ever wondered how to take the next step in creating your own bird recording setup (or why anyone would do this)\, John will introduce some basic recording concepts\, entry-level tools that are available\, and factors to consider\, so you\, too\, can learn how to embark on this addictive birding hobby. \nJohn became a birder as a kid when he was going stir crazy during the great Buffalo\, New York “Blizzard of ’77.” The first time he used a parabolic mic to listen for birds was on a 1979 Christmas Bird Count owl prowl. Over 40 years later\, he had saved enough allowance money to finally purchase his own audio recording equipment. And once again faced with homebound madness during the pandemic\, John returned to birding.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/march-2025-meeting-john-sojda-presents-recording-bird-vocalizations-do-not-attempt-but-if-you-must-i-can-help/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T093000
DTSTAMP:20260520T152732
CREATED:20241224T034156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T152132Z
UID:2543-1742628600-1742635800@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:BROOKSIDE GARDENS
DESCRIPTION: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: 10. LEADER: Karen Cyr at kdcyr@comcast.net. \n 
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/brookside-gardens-2/
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