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SUMMARY:BIRDING BY EAR AT PENNYFIELD LOCK
DESCRIPTION:Spring is the time to listen for and learn to identify the songs and calls of migrant and local breeding birds. Trip geared to new birders. We’ll take the towpath upstream to the watered impoundment listening for songs and calls. Limit: 6. Meet at 7 a.m. at the Pennyfield parking lot. LEADER: Leo Dilling at leodilling@hotmail.com.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/birding-by-ear-at-pennyfield-lock/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T103000
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UID:2677-1746257400-1746268200@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:CROYDON CREEK NATURE CENTER
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP IS FULL.  WAITLIST ONLY.  Come discover this lovely park during spring migration. We’ll expect to see lots of migrants as they pass through the park\, including many warblers. Meet in the parking lot at 7:30 a.m. Limit: 12. LEADER: Anne Mytych at amytych@yahoo.com.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/croydon-creek-nature-center-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T120000
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SUMMARY:IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE\, B-CC CHAPTER\, CONSERVATION FARM
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP IS FULL.  WAITLIST ONLY.  Half day. The B-CC Chapter is generously providing us access to this large private property with woods\, hedgerows\, streams\, fields\, and ponds. Meet at 7 a.m. at the League’s Chapterhouse. Limit: 10. LEADER: Emily Huang at ephuang@verizon.net.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/izaak-walton-league-b-cc-chapter-conservation-farm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T100000
DTSTAMP:20260520T132704
CREATED:20250330T025606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T215137Z
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SUMMARY:BIRDS & BLOOMS WALK AT POPE FARM NURSERY\, GAITHERSBURG
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP IS FULL.  WAITLIST AVAILABLE.  This Montgomery Parks facility is usually closed to the public. Parks staff and volunteers will lead us through the native plant gardens\, whose spring wildflowers should be reaching their peak bloom\, as we discuss the Farm’s unique horticultural program. The Farm’s diverse bird life includes spring migrants and possible orioles\, chats\, and other arriving summer residents. Registration is required for entrance to the Farm. Limit: 15. LEADER: Jackie Raiford at Jacqueline.Raiford@MontgomeryParks.org.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/birds-blooms-walk-at-pope-farm-nursery-gaithersburg/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T100000
DTSTAMP:20260520T132704
CREATED:20250330T025733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T025733Z
UID:2683-1746860400-1746871200@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:RICKMAN/WOODSTOCK EQUESTRIAN PARK
DESCRIPTION:We’ll explore this location for some spring early morning birding on the west side of Route 28 (https://rb.gy/qpdqda). Limit: 10. LEADER: Scott Young at scott4aves@icloud.com. Dave Roberts will co-lead.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/rickman-woodstock-equestrian-park-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T120000
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SUMMARY:KENILWORTH PARK AND AQUATIC GARDENS
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP IS FULL.  WAITLIST ONLY.  Half day. We’ll explore diverse habitats including a complex of cultivated ponds with rare waterlilies and lotuses\, marshes\, wooded trails\, fields\, and the Anacostia River. A variety of raptors\, warblers\, vireos\, thrushes\, and flycatchers are expected\, with possible rails and bitterns. Meet in the parking lot at 8 a.m. Limit: 15. LEADERS: Gerry Hawkins at maineusa@comcast.net and Emily Huang at ephuang@verizon.net.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/kenilworth-park-and-aquatic-gardens/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T120000
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CREATED:20250330T025941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T125230Z
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SUMMARY:BLUE MASH AND OAKS LANDFILL
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP IS FULL.  WAITLIST ONLY.  Half-day trip. We’ll start at the Blue Mash Nature Trail and then drive over to the Oaks Landfill to look for raptors\, Blue Grosbeaks\, and possible Dickcissels and Grasshopper Sparrows. Meet at 7 a.m. at Blue Mash. Limit: 12. LEADER: Mark England at englandmark@comcast.net.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/blue-mash-and-oaks-landfill-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T210000
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UID:2637-1747332000-1747342800@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:May 2025 Meeting:  Annual MBC Social at Woodend (in-person only)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, May 15\, for our annual social at the Woodend headquarters of Nature Forward\, 8940 Jones Mill Road\, Chevy Chase.  Smokey Glen Farm of Gaithersburg will cater this delicious dinner – please bring an appetizer to share! \nThe evening begins with a social hour at 6:00 PM\, with dinner at 7:30 PM.  After dinner entertainment will feature our traditional recognition of the Guest of Honor\, followed by brief\, but awesome\, slide shows by our members.   For those interested in presenting in the slide show\, send up to to 8 digital bird photos to Mark England (montgomery@mdbirds.org) in preferred order. \nSpace was limited!  The social is now closed as reservations are full.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/may-2025-meeting-annual-mbc-social-at-woodend-in-person-only/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T110000
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CREATED:20250330T030047Z
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UID:2689-1747555200-1747566000@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:LITTLE BENNETT REGIONAL PARK
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP IS FULL.  WAITLIST ONLY.  We will be looking for warblers and other migrants on the Wilson Mill and Kingsley Trails. Possible Kentucky Warbler. We’ll meet at 8 a.m. at the parking area for Wilson Mill Trail at https://maps.app.goo.gl/GLJgXdCdZkcGyUzv8. Limit: 8. LEADERS: Katie Moore at katie.lamp@gmail.com and Paul Orsinger at paulorsinger@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/little-bennett-regional-park-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T100000
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CREATED:20250317T132757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T132757Z
UID:2629-1748246400-1748253600@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Youth Montgomery Bird Club Walk:  White's Ferry
DESCRIPTION:On Memorial Day we will be checking out White’s Ferry\, a new location for the YMBC. We will meet at the parking lot on White’s Ferry Rd (39°09’18.5″N 77°31’05.5″W) and be birding in the vicinity on natural surface areas. Mentors: Carla Morris and Stella Tea. Reservations are required via https://tinyurl.com/YMBCSpring25. 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-whites-ferry/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T132704
CREATED:20250330T030152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T201307Z
UID:2691-1748246400-1748257200@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:PATUXENT RIVER AT BROWN’S BRIDGE
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP IS FULL.  WAITLIST ONLY.  On a morning walk\, we’ll look for Cliff Swallows building mud nests beneath this bridge in the northeastern part of the county. We will also explore wooded trails on WSSC property bordering the reservoir to observe other possible breeding birds including Scarlet Tanager\, flycatchers\, and thrushes. Be prepared for bright sunlight at the bridge and possible biting insects in wooded areas. Trip will be cancelled in case of heavy rain or thunderstorms. Limit: 10. LEADERS: Cheryl Hogue at cheryl.hogue@gmail.com and Paul Orsinger at paulorsinger@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/patuxent-river-at-browns-bridge-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T132704
CREATED:20250330T030308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T214713Z
UID:2693-1748678400-1748797200@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:EXPLORING WESTERN MARYLAND
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP IS FULL.  WAITLIST AVAILABLE.  Two-day trip. We’ll visit two MOS sanctuaries during spring migration. Saturday: Carey Run and the Chandler and Eleanor Robbins sanctuaries with established trails and a variety of habitats. Sunday: Nature Conservancy’s Finzel Swamp\, a unique peatlands home to an unusual range of plants\, mammals\, and birds. Limit: 12. LEADERS: Jo Cox at jobird11@gmail.com and Moira Davenport at moiradavenport@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/exploring-western-maryland/
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