Year of the Bird
November's Action 
 
Capture the Beauty
of Birds on Camera
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
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Field Trips and Events
Saturday, Nov. 3, 8:00am,  Leader:  Brad Phoebus, Swan Harbor Farm - Havre de Grace
Join Brad at Swan Harbor Farm Park for winter ducks, sparrows and other songbirds. This area offers varied habitat for a diverse range of birds. Contact Brad at bradphoebus@gmail.com or 443-415-9776 to
register and for any questions you might have.
 
Friday, Nov. 9, 5:30 – 7:30PM, Hoot and Holler Owl Prowl at Pickering Creek
$5 per person

Escape the Waterfowl Festival crowds in town and use your senses to discover night life on an evening hike at Pickering Creek Audubon Center! Listen for Barred Owls calling, "Whoooo cooks for youuu," identify the rambunctious hoots of the Great Horned Owl, and awe at the whinnies coming from our smallest, the Eastern Screech Owl.  Call 410-822-4903 to register, or register online. 
 
 
Friday, Nov. 16, 4:00 – 6:00PM, Fresh Air Craft Night at Pickering Creek
$5 per person
Autumn brings cooler temperatures, shorter days, and an abundance of natural goodies to decorate our homes for the season!  Come out to Pickering Creek Audubon Center for an evening of exploring, collecting, and making!  We’ll start by searching our trails for pinecones, beautiful fallen leaves, dried flowers, seeds, and more, before taking our treasures inside to transform them into festive seasonal decorations.  Call 410-822-4903 to register, or register online. 
 
 
Saturday, Nov. 17, 9am,   Leader Bryan MacKay
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge (in Delaware)  
Meet at the Visitor Center (2591 Whitehall Neck Road, Smyrna, DE). Beginners especially are welcome. Good idea to bring lunch. Bombay Hook is about 2 hours from Baltimore and is one of the best birding locations in the region.  It is a terrific place to see ducks and other birds.  You must register with Bryan in advance at
mackay@umbc.edu .
 
Saturday, Nov. 17,  8-930AM,  Druid Hill Park Bird Walk
According to ebird.org, over 180 bird species have been documented in Druid Hill Park, an important migratory stopover in Baltimore City! Experts from Audubon and the Maryland Zoo will lead us in search of avian friends! Bring the whole family - all ages and abilities welcome! No experience necessary.  There is no need to RSVP for this event, just arrive ready to explore! To borrow binoculars: baltimore@audubon.org or 410.558.2473. Free!  Meet at 3001 East Drive.
 
Saturday, Nov. 15, 8-930AM, Patterson Park Bird Walk
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! No experience necessary.  There is no need to RSVP for this event, just arrive ready to explore! To borrow binoculars: baltimore@audubon.org or 410.558.2473. Free!  Meet at the fountain in the northwest corner of Patterson Park, closest to the intersection of E. Lombard St. and S. Patterson Park Ave.

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer  with Chesapeake Audubon!
Click here for current opportunities.   We especially need someone to create and manage a new website.
 
Pickering Creek Audubon Center: 
Pickering Creek has ongoing volunteer opportunities to match your skills and interests.  Please see their website for details - click here.   
 
Patterson Park Audubon 
The Patterson Park Audubon Center team needs volunteers to help in their efforts to produce quality programs for children and adults, and to build Baltimore's bird habitat in Patterson Park and beyond. There are lots of ways you could help, both indoors and outdoors, or possibly from your own home.  Click here for information.