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Here are the Harford Bird Club field trips for
the next few weeks. If you would like further information about a
particular field trip, please contact
Colleen Webster.
Friday July 18
Summer Social and Meeting
Join us at the lovely Anita C. Leight Estuary Center at 6:30 pm for
our popular wine and cheese social followed by a talk by Jean and
Dennis Kirkwood. All who wish a brief birdwalk, can show up 30-40
minutes early for an impromptu bird walk on the trail or along the
shore. For more information, contact
Russ Kovach.
Saturday July 26
Hart-Miller Island
Learn from the master as Gene Scarpulla leads you on a journey to one
of the premier birding hotspots in Maryland. Summer specialties at
Hart-Miller include Common Moorhen, Peregrine Falcon, and a
spectacular assortment of herons, terns, and shorebirds. Participants
will take a boat out to HMI at 7 AM, and not leave the island until 5
PM. The day will be spent hiking between 6-8 miles with rest rooms
and water available at only one location. Insect repellent,
sunscreen, a spotting scope, appropriate clothing and a supply of
water/food are all necessary. This all-day excursion is not a trip to
be taken lightly, but the rewards can be unforgettable -- come
prepared! Space is limited. Contact
Dave Webb
to register and obtain rendezvous information.
Saturday August 2
Stream Cleanup, Summer Picnic and Birding, what a combo!
Join us for a unique, fun, wet and worthwhile field experience. We
will be giving back to the environment and community by cleaning up a
stretch of one of our favorite birding streams (specific site to be
announced later). This first time event will be held at 10:00 AM with
a break for a picnic lunch at 12:30 PM and wrap up around 3:30 PM or
whenever the job is done. Bring an outfit you do not mind getting wet
and dirty, work gloves, and don't forget your binos and a picnic lunch
and drinks for the day. Contact
Tom Gibson
for further details or to confirm your participation. Last minute
participants welcome.
Saturday, August 9
Hummingbird Happy Hour.
Join Les and Beth Eastman at 5 pm at their gracious home to experience
the buzz and flight of dozens of hummingbirds feeding from their many
feeders. As an extra added attraction this year, Bruce Peterjohn will
be attempting to band some of the hummingbirds. So if you want to see
a hummingbird up close and personal and possibly hold it in your hand
to release it, join us for the festivities. Participants are invited
to bring a dish to share and a beverage of their choice to enjoy in
the early dusk of this favored occasion of the bird club. For more
information contact
Les.
Saturday August 16
Shorebird Rarity Chase at Bombay Hook
Join Dennis Kirkwood on a 3/4 day adventure to this birding mega-
hotspot for shorebirds and the hottest rarities. Black-necked Stilt,
American Avocet, Stilt Sandpiper, and Wilson's Phalarope top the list
of regular fall highlights but that's not all as this is also a great
time to pick up seaward strays and western vagrants. Bring sunscreen,
insect repellent, and lunch. Scopes helpful, but not necessary. Meet
at 7:00 AM at the MD 155 and I-95 park-n-ride. Contact
Dennis
for further information.
Saturday August 23
Butterflies and Dragonflies of Harford County
Join Rick Cheicante for this very leisurely half day foray to one of
Harford County's local butterfly and dragonfly haunts. Butterflies may
include the showy swallowtails, Monarch, and Viceroy as well as the
diminutive hairstreaks and challenging grass skippers. Odonate
hopefuls include Common Green Darner, Eastern Pondhawk, Black
Saddlebags and the resplendent Halloween Pennant. Contact
Rick Cheicante
for all the details. Sunny day only!
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