Eastern Towhee
seen on the Sweet Air bird walk. 
Photo by
Hugh Simmons
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Field Trips and Events
Saturday, May 2, 8am, Leader: Tim Houghton - Holt Park (Baltimore, 87 Elmont Ave, near 695 and Bel Air Rd.)
Join me at this little-known, small and often wonderful migrant trap.  Sometimes the woods at Holt is filled with warblers and other songbirds. Easy parking. LIMIT OF 15 PEOPLE. In order to register—and if you have questions about location or anything else--contact Tim by e-mail,
thoughton@loyola.edu, or call 410-510-7504.

Sunday, May 3, 2-5pm, Leader: Bryan Mackay
Patapsco Valley State Park, Wildflower Hike
We'll be hiking about 3-4 miles of backcountry trails in search of spring wildflowers. With luck, we may even see some orchid species!  Bring your binocs too; how can
we ignore peak warbler migration?!  To register please
contact Bryan MacKay at mackay@umbc.edu or at 410 747 7132, at least a day in advance.

Friday, May 8, 8-930AM, Leader: Ruth Bergstrom Friday Bird Walk at Patterson Park - Spring Migration
No need to RSVP, but if you would like to borrow binoculars please call 410.558.2473 or email ppaudubon@gmail.com.  Meet at the fountain –
located closest to E. Lombard St. and South Patterson Park Ave.


Sunday, May 10, 7:30am, Leader: Tim Houghton
Susquehanna State Park
Susquehanna State Park is Harford County’s (and maybe the state's) best place to find Cerulean Warblers and many other warbler and songbird species. What birds will the river, creek, woods, and fields reveal for our list? This spectacular park has a little bit of everything. E-mail Tim for information and to register at thoughton@loyola.edu or call 410-510-7504.
LIMIT OF 15 PEOPLE!. Meeting place will be at Rock Run Mill (corner of Stafford Rd. and Rock Run Rd.).
 
Looking forward:
May 10 - Warbler Walk Susquehanna State Park
May 17 - Spring Migrant Walk Pickering Creek
May 30 - Bombay Hook Field Trip
May 30 - Saturday Bird Walk Patterson Park
June 13 - Tour, Toast, and Taste with Pickering Creek
 
 
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer  with Chesapeake Audubon!
Click here for current opportunities.  We are especially looking for a volunteer to manage our website.
  
Patterson Park Audubon loves having volunteers for their elementary and high school education programs.  Contact them at ppaudubon@gmail.com or call 410-558-2473.  
 
Saturday, May 2 - Habitat Garden Volunteers needed. 
Dearest Baltimore, we commend your ongoing efforts to improve our multicultural communities on many levels. Audubon is a proud partner in positive change, particularly greening projects that help to revitalize the city. We invite you to join us again on Saturday to make Patterson Park even more welcoming of birds and people.  Audubon's Habitat Team · Saturday, May 2, 9:00-11:00  Meet at the wetland garden, just uphill from the Boat Lake. Bring your strength and your smile!
 
Pickering Creek Audubon Center:    
There are several ongoing seasonal activities that shift into high gear this month. Additional volunteers are needed for the following:  gardening, trail monitoring, mowing, and e-Bird monitoring.  Contact Samantha at spitts@audubon.org or call 410-822-4903 if you are interested.
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