Join us for the morning as we walk the circuit trail looking for overwintering birds, including especially sparrows and raptors. We will start at the Zion Road entrance at 8:30 a.m. Probable waterfowl in both ponds if not frozen over. Leader will have scope for distant views. Waterproof boots recommended. Limit: 12. LEADER: Mark England at [email protected].
Join us for the Sugarloaf Mountain Christmas Bird Count. New participants contact Count Compiler Janet Millenson at [email protected]
To participate in this CBC, please contact Compiler: Joe Coleman, [email protected] or [email protected] or 540-554-2542, or sign up at loudounwildlife.org, or contact Bryan Henson at [email protected]. This count includes 5 miles along the C&O Canal in Montgomery County, MD.
Join us for the Seneca Christmas Bird Count. New participants contact Count Compiler Jim Nelson at [email protected]
To participate please contact Compiler: Larry Cartwright, [email protected] or 703-941-3142. Alternatively, contact Nature Forward (formerly Audubon Naturalist Society) through Pam Oves at [email protected].
Compiler: David Holmes, [email protected] (preferred) or 410-730-7083 (home) or 410-952-3584 (cell).
THIS TRIP IS FULL. Full day (to dusk). Early waterfowl and lingering migrants plus late afternoon marsh watch. Brown-headed Nuthatch possible. Bring lunch and drinks. Limit: 12. For reservations (required) and starting place and time, contact the LEADER: Mark England at [email protected] or 240-308-4114.
Half day. Wintering field birds, targeting Fox and Tree Sparrows, possibly Virginia Rail and American Bittern. Limit: 8. Start at 8 a.m. by the entrance to Lilypons. For reservations (required), contact the LEADER: Clive Harris at [email protected].
THIS TRIP IS FULL. Full day (to dusk). Early waterfowl and lingering migrants plus late afternoon marsh watch. Brown-headed Nuthatch possible. Bring lunch and drinks. Limit: 12. For reservations (required) and starting place and time, contact the LEADER: Mark England at [email protected] or 240-308-4114.
The beautiful country of Taiwan, the Fragrant Isle, is rich in tradition—and spectacular wildlife. Its coasts, mountains, and parks host 33 endemic birds, as well as regional rarities like Fairy Pitta. It is no wonder that Taiwan is a “must stop” on every world birder’s travels. In 2016, Gail joined a BirdTour Asia trip that explored this beautiful country from top to bottom. All the expected (and some unexpected) bird species were seen, from tiny Flamecrests to a towering Siberian Crane. A short post-trip extension to China added more goodies, including Cabot’s Tragopan and the critically endangered Chinese Crested Tern.
If you are just starting to sort out the sparrows, join us for our annual Veteran’s Day Sparrow Walk. We’ll work on ID-ing familiar species such as Song and White-throated while looking for less common ones like White-crowned and Swamp. This trip is geared to beginners. Limit: 8. For reservations (required), time, and directions, contact the LEADER: Jo Cox at [email protected].
THIS TRIP IS FULL. Morning walk through the woods. We’ll be looking for overwintering songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors. The trip will start at 8 a.m. in the parking lot at 8711 Snouffer School Road, Gaithersburg, Md. Limit: 12. For reservations (required), contact the LEADER: Mark England at [email protected] or 240-308-4114.