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SUMMARY:Royce Hanson Conservation Park - THIS TRIP IS FULL.  WAITLIST AVAILABLE.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a sparrow-laden autumn walk along the field edges of Royce Hanson Conservation Park. In addition\, we’ll hope for passing raptors\, resident woodpeckers\, and other field birds\, with perhaps a foray into the woods to see who’s tucking in for the winter. Meet at 8 a.m. in the parking lot. Limit: 10. Leader: Lauren Carey at ljcarey011@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/royce-hanson-conservation-park-this-trip-is-full-waitlist-available/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T100000
DTSTAMP:20260921T140238Z
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UID:3300-1791705600-1791712800@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Oaks Landfill\, Laytonsville - THIS TRIP IS FULL.  WAITLIST AVAILABLE.
DESCRIPTION:Explore in carpools this now-closed landfill adjacent to the Blue Mash Nature Trail. Mostly open terrain on both paved and gravel roads\, including two pond views. Possible sparrows\, raptors\, and waterfowl. Shorebirds are possible if there are mudflats at the big pond. Leader will have scope for distant birds. Meet at 8 a.m. at 6001 Rt. 108\, Laytonsville\, Md. Limit: 17. Note: Reservations with a phone number required at least a week ahead of the trip for names to be submitted to the County. LEADER: Mark England at englandmark@comcast.net.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/oaks-landfill-laytonsville-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T073000
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UID:3330-1791790200-1791801000@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Linganore Creek Farm\, Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:This site is slated to become the Maryland Ornithological Society’s 11th sanctuary\, featuring open fields and riparian woods. Be prepared for wet grass and one stream crossing on flat stones. Meet at 7:30 a.m at Monrovia Park & Ride off I-70 near New Market. Carpooling from the Park & Ride is mandatory due to extremely limited parking at the farm. Drive time to the farm from the Park & Ride is about 15 minutes. Restroom available before and after walk. LEADERS: John McKitterick\, executive secretary of MOS\, and Jeremy Castle\, chair of the MOS Sanctuary Committee. Limit: 18. Sign up with co-leader Cheryl Hogue at cheryl.hogue@proton.me
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/linganore-creek-farm-frederick-county/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260918T121307Z
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SUMMARY:Dorchester County
DESCRIPTION:Full-day birding trip to Dorchester County on MD’s Eastern Shore. Meet in Cambridge at the Visitor Center at Sailwind Park at 8:30 a.m. Carpooling from the meeting place is required. Birding locations include Egypt Rd\, Blackwater NWR\, and Hurlock WWTP. We will be targeting lingering shorebirds\, late migrants\, and early arriving waterfowl plus any rarities reported in the area. Limit: 12. Sunscreen\, insect repellent\, and sturdy walking shoes suggested. Bring your own lunch\, snacks\, water\, etc. We will plan to eat lunch in the field. LEADER: Jim Green at jkgbirdman53@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/dorchester-county/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260918T123039Z
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UID:3328-1792224000-1792231200@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Dayspring Silent Retreat Center - THIS TRIP IS FULL.  WAITLIST AVAILABLE.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a first-ever MBC bird walk at this beautiful 210-acre private property\, which includes meadows\, mature woods\, two ponds\, streams\, and a large lake. MBC leaders Lauren Carey\, Deb Hanley\, and Leo Dilling were previously permitted to tour the property and will lead the trip. The walk will be on well-maintained grassy paths\, so water-resistant footwear is recommended. Meet at 8 am. in front of the farmhouse at 11301 Neelsville School Road\, Germantown\, MD\, or see this link for more details: https://dayspringretreat.org/information/ Thanks to DaySpring Silent Retreat Center for allowing MBC to hold this trip. This is a retreat center and we can only enter with scheduled permission! Limit: 8. LEADER: Leo Dilling at leodilling@hotmail.com
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/dayspring-silent-retreat-center-this-trip-is-full-waitlist-available/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T073000
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DTSTAMP:20260918T121427Z
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SUMMARY:Little Bennett RP for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome on this trip\, but we especially encourage those new to birding to join us. Starting at 7:30 a.m.\, we’ll slowly walk some of the woodland trails looking for migrant and resident birds. Limit: 10. LEADER: Paul Orsinger at paulorsinger@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/little-bennett-rp-for-beginners-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260918T121617Z
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UID:3307-1792656000-1792665000@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Blockhouse Point Conservation Park - THIS TRIP IS FULL.  WAITLIST AVAILABLE.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a late fall morning half-day walk at this historic conservation park off River Road with woods\, a stream\, clearings\, and a Potomac River overlook. We will meet at 8 a.m. hoping to see year-round residents as well as wintering species like Ruby-crowned and Golden-crowned Kinglets\, Brown Creeper\, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker\, and Winter Wren. No facilities available. Limit 10. LEADER: James Fleming at jameshhfleming@gmail.com. Roy Howard will co-lead.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/blockhouse-point-conservation-park-this-trip-is-full-waitlist-available/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260918T121742Z
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UID:3309-1793433600-1793440800@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Redgate Park
DESCRIPTION:Come explore this park on a former golf course. The area offers multiple habitats\, including a small marsh\, wooded areas\, and lots of meadow areas for potential winter sparrows. In its first 10 months as a park\, birders identified 147 species. Some parts have steep hills. Meet at 8 a.m. in the parking lot. Limit: 12. LEADER: Anne Mytych at amytych@yahoo.com.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/redgate-park-6/
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UID:3311-1793433600-1793440800@www.montgomerybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Rock Creek's North Branch Stream Valley
DESCRIPTION:Discover upper Rock Creek’s watershed with a variety of habitats. We will start along open fields and marshy areas next to Bowie Mill Park with the opportunity to see a variety of sparrows\, hawks\, fall migrants\, and turkeys if we’re lucky. Previous lists included 8 species of sparrows including Fox\, White-crowned\, Swamp\, and Savannah Sparrows. Depending on the weather\, we’ll opt to explore a section of the stream valley for woodpeckers and other resident woodland species. Meet at 8 a.m. at Bowie Mill Park (https://tinyurl.com/yswz6v95) next to Sequoyah Elementary School. Limit: 16. LEADER: Jo Cox at jobird11@gmail.com. Kathy Reitz will co-lead.
URL:https://www.montgomerybirdclub.org/event/rock-creeks-north-branch-stream-valley-13/
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