Bald Eagle at the Conowingo Dam -
 
Photo by Fred Brundick.  Join him there Saturday!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Field Trips and Events
Friday, December 12, 8-930AM,   Friday Bird Walk at Patterson Park
Leader:  Bryan MacKay
Join us on a leisurely walk through the park to spot the winter residents.  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 S. Patterson Park Ave.

Saturday, December 13, 8:00am  - Eagles at Conowingo Dam
Leader:  Fred Brundick
Bring your camera as well as binoculars. Join photographer, naturalist, and Board Member Fred Brundick--some years more than a hundred Bald
Eagles can be viewed near the dam. Gulls and Great Blue Herons are present in large numbers too. We’ll take a hike along the old railroad tracks and search for winter residents. Contact Fred at gpferd@gmail.com or 443-
752-5607 to register and for directions.

Sat., Dec. 20, 8-930AM, Saturday Bird Walk at Patterson Park
Leader:  Audubon Staff
Join us on a leisurely walk through the park to spot the winter residents.  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 S. Patterson Park Ave.
 
Sunday Dec., 21, 8:30-11AM  - North Point State Park, Beginner Bird Walk ***new date***
Leader:  Ruth Bergstrom
Located in Edgemere, this 1,310 acre park is on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Fledgling birders are especially welcome as we walk the jetty looking for waterfowl, and then scan the marshes and trails for
other winter visitors. $3/vehicle. Contact Ruth at ruthb22@yahoo.com or 443-752-1967 to register and
for meeting instructions.
  
 
Looking forward:
Jan. 1 - Soldier's Delight Hike
Jan. 9 - Friday Bird Walk at Patterson Park
Jan. 10 - Christmas Bird Count for Kids
Jan 24 - Blackwater NWR
 
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunity with Chesapeake Audubon:
Newsletter Contributor:  Our newsletter, Chesupoic, is published three times/year.  Contribute your nature book review, photos, or articles.  We especially need someone to write our children's page.  Email  Doris Leake at theleakes@yahoo.com if you are able to help.
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