Harford Bird Club Field Trips

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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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