Did you know that domestic turkeys have white tail tips, while the Wild Turkeys of North America have chestnut-brown
 tips?  Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
American Woodcock seen on the Friday Bird Walk at Patterson Park 
Field Trips and Events
Sat., Nov. 29, 8-930AM, Saturday Bird Walk at Patterson Park
Leader:  Audubon Staff
Join us on a leisurely walk through the park to spot the fall residents and late migrants.  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, Nov. 29, 9AM - 11AM,  Oregon Ridge Nature Center Bird Walk for Beginners - Sketching Birds in the Field
Please note:  This trip is currently full - a waitlist is available.
Leader: Ruth Bergstrom
Join us during Thanksgiving weekend at this 1110 acre Baltimore County Park as we concentrate on sketching and note taking in the field to learn the details of the birds we encounter.  Limited to 10 participants, please register with Ruth at ruthb22@yahoo.com or call 443-752-1967.  Please bring  a small notepad or sketchbook and pen or pencil you can carry easily on the
hike.  
 
 Saturday, December 6, 8am - Loch Raven Reservoir
Leader:  Hugh Simmons
A variety of waterfowl and usually a few Bald Eagles are likely to be seen on this trip, but there are often surprises. Contact Hugh Simmons (for meeting
location and information) at lensonnature@gmail.com or 410-628-4246 (before 9pm) to signup and for trip instructions
.
 
Friday, December 12, 6-9PM,  Fire and Ice at Pickering Creek
Join us for a winter gathering surrounded by seasonal splendor.  Click here for more information.
 
 
Looking forward:
December 12 - Friday Bird Walk at Patterson Park
December 13 - Eagles at Conowingo Dam
December 20 - North Point State Park Bird Walk
December 20 - Saturday Bird Walk at Patterson Park
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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