Scene from our kayak trip to Bosely Conservancy 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Monarch on Swamp Milkweed seen on our kayak trip.
Photo by Hugh Simmons
 
 
Field Trips and Events
Saturday, August 30, 8-930AM
and
Friday, September 12, 8-930AM
Patterson Park  Bird Walks for Fall Migrants  
More than 180 species visit Patterson Park each year. Meet at the fountain in the northwest part of the park to search for residents and migrants. No need to register. Call or email Patterson Park Audubon if you need
binoculars: ppaubudon@gmail.com, 410-558-2473.
 
 
Sunday, September 14, 8:00AM - Soldiers Delight Bird Walk    
Leader: Kye Jenkins
September is a excellent time to see fall migrants in this globally rare ecosystem. Soldiers Delight is a 1,900-acre state park in Baltimore County (in Owings Mills). We hope to find many south-bound species, including wood warblers, hawks, flycatchers, and thrushes. 
Contact Kye at kyebird46@yahoo.com to register and for meeting instructions.
 
Looking forward:
September 21 - Bird Walk at Ladew Gardens
September 27 - Bird Walk at Cromwell Valley
September 27 - Saturday Bird Walk at Patterson Park
September 10 - Friday Bird Walk at Patterson Park
October 12 - Harvest Hoedown at Pickering Creek
October 18 - Chili Dinner
October 20 - Scott Weidensal - information
 
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are needed for Harvest Hoedown at Pickering Creek on Sunday, Oct. 12.  Contact Samantha Pitts at spitts@audubon.org if you can help.   Several shift times available.
 
Habitat Garden Volunteers needed at Patterson Park Audubon.  Whether you have a green thumb or just enjoy getting your hands dirty in the out-of-doors, they would love your help in keeping the habitat gardens a thriving place for birds and bugs. All ages are welcome! Meet at the Audubon gardens in Patterson Park on September 6 from 9-1030AM.  Call 410-558-2473 with questions.
 
Volunteer Opportunities with Chesapeake Audubon:
Do you enjoy working with people?  We are looking for a New Member Coordinator to welcome our new members.  See our volunteer page:
 
News
Victory for birds at Cape Hatteras more
 
Lights Out Baltimore will soon begin walking the streets of Baltimore City to help birds that have crashed into buildings during migration.  Find out more about this group.
 
Good news from Project Puffin  more
 
Want to learn more about the Maryland Biodiversity Project?  Come to our Chili Dinner!  more