Join us for a late winter trip to Lake Artemesia. Half a dozen species of ducks or more are likely; early landbird migrants such as Tree Swallow and Eastern Phoebe are possible; winter birds are still present. Easy walking on a paved path. Trip will begin at 7:30 a.m. Limit: 8. LEADER: Rob Hilton at [email protected]. Lisa Shannon will co-lead.

YMBC WALK

THIS TRIP IS FULL - WAITLIST ONLY. Discover upper Rock Creek’s watershed with a variety of habitats. We’ll start along open fields and marshy areas next to Bowie Mill Park with the opportunity to see sparrows, hawks, and early migrants. Turkeys and a woodcock have been spotted in this area. For those wanting a longer foray, a 4-mile loop that includes the stream valley will be possible, and likely we’ll see woodpeckers and other resident woodland species. The path at this point along Rock Creek is meandering and narrow with some steep sections. Meet at 8 a.m. at Bowie Mill Park (montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/bowie-mill-local-park/) next to Sequoyah Elementary School with the option to do the shorter paved walk or the longer loop. Limit: 12 in two groups of six. CO-LEADERS: Josephine Cox at [email protected] and Anne Mytych at [email protected].

Oaks Landfill

THIS TRIP IS FULL - WAITLIST ONLY. A bit early for spring migration but who knows? Wheaton RP always surprises us. Ducks, woodpeckers, flycatchers, raptors (sometimes a Merlin!), bluebirds, and towhees are all possible, and if you don’t know WRP you will enjoy the variety of terrain and landscape. Limit: 12 in two groups of six. LEADER: Evelyn Ralston at [email protected]. Josephine Cox will co-lead.