Saturday, April 29, 9am-5pm Leader Bryan MacKay, Billy Goat Trail and the C & O Canal Towpath
Join naturalist and hiker Bryan MacKay for a strenuous hike just outside Washington, DC. We'll stroll to see Great Falls, then hike on the Billy Goat Trail, scrambling over rocks and along cliff edges for dramatic views
of the Potomac gorge. This is the best place in Maryland for spring , and we'll see lots of them. Photographers and children over about 8 (if supervised) are welcome, but not a suitable hike for dogs. Only about 5 miles, but we will spend about 6 hours outdoors. Cancelled if rainy. Please register at least a day in advance with Bryan
Saturday, April 29, 8-930AM, Saturday Bird Walk at Patterson Park
Over 200 bird species have visited Patterson Park, an important migratory stopover in Baltimore City! Audubon experts will lead us in search of avian friends! Bring the whole family - all ages and abilities welcome! There is no need to RSVP for this event, just arrive ready to explore! To borrow binoculars email baltimore@audubon.org or call 410-558-2473. Meet at the fountain in the northwest corner of Patterson Park, closest to the intersection of E. Lombard St. and S. Patterson Park Ave.
Saturday, May 6, 8am Leader: Brad Phoebus
Holt Park (87 Elmont Ave, Baltimore; near 695 & Bel Air Road)
Join Brad at this little-known, small and often wonderful migrant trap. Sometimes the woods at Holt Park is popping with warblers and other songbirds. Easy parking. To register—and ask questions about location or
anything else—contact Brad at bradphoebus@gmail.com or 443-415-9776.
Sunday May 7, 8:30-11:00am Leader: Ruth Bergstrom North Point State Park (Edgemere, MD)
North Point is a 1,310 acre park on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. We’ll be searching for spring migrants and resident birds on the Marsh Trail and bay front. Park entrance fee is $3/vehicle (have exact change). Contact
Ruth at ruthb22@yahoo.com or 443-752-1967 to register and for meeting instructions. All levels of birders welcome. Scopes useful if you have one.
Thursday, May 11, 9-1030AM, Audubon Wetlands Tour
Visit Pickering Creek Audubon Center to learn about the 90 acres of constructed wetlands created in partnership with Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage. Learn about the value of large-tract habitat restoration projects to birds, other wildlife and the Chesapeake Bay. Expect to see wading birds, late migrants, and raptors. We'll tour about two miles of trails on foot across flat but uneven ground. Delightful views of the wetlands from two viewing platforms will be enjoyed along the way. This program is supported through a grant from Waterfowl Chesapeake. Free. Registration required by calling 410-822-4903.
Looking forward:
May 12 - Friday Bird Walk at Patterson Park
May 13 - Horseshoe Crabs and the DE Bay with Pickering Creek
May 14 - Warbler Walk at Susquehanna
