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2015 Calendar of Events
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Wednesday
January 14
Officers Meeting
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Club Meeting
Speaker: None. This will be a planning meeting for officers, rescheduled from January 5. Any members who wish to volunteer for open positions are welcome to join us.
Location: Pat’s Pizza, Elkton.
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. For more information, contact Sean "Bird Dog" McCandless
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Saturday
January 17
Field Trip
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Ocean City Area & Beyond
A classic trip to THE prime Maryland winter birding hotspot. Click here for a taste of what Ocean City has to offer. The Ocean City inlet hosts an unequaled variety of wintering ducks, possibly including all three scoters, Long-tailed, Harlequin, mergansers, and maybe even an eider or two. Add to that Red-throated and Common Loons, a grebe or two, Great Cormorant, Northern Gannet, Purple Sandpiper, Ruddy Turnstone, and possibilities of rare gulls or a Razorbill or Murre. Over at the 4th St mudflats, there could be some lingering shorebirds, and Brant should be about. The ponds in the vicinity should hold an assortment of Canvasback, Redhead, Wigeon, Gadwall, Bufflehead, Ruddy, Teal, Shoveler – a great chance for good views to study the plumages at the time of year when their colors are brightest. Depending on locations visited, there could also be good opportunities for wintering sparrows – maybe even a rarity like LeConte’s or Snowy Owl.
Meet near Dunkin' Donuts in Big Elk Mall, intersection of Rt. 40 and Rt. 213 in Elkton at 6:00 a.m. for a full-day trip. Bring breakfast, lunch and snack, or money to buy take-out food on the way.
Dress for extreme cold and wind. Bring scope if you have one. Easy walking on level ground.
Trip Leader: Sean "Bird Dog" McCandless
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Sunday
January 25
Field Trip
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Cecil Ducks
A half-day of seeking out winter waterfowl at various Cecil County locations. Dress for extreme cold and wind. Bring scope if you have one. A mix of driving and some walking.
Meet at the North East Community Park (located at the end of Walnut Street) at 8:00 a.m.
Trip Leader: Ken Drier
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Wednesday
February 4
Club Meeting
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Club Meeting
Make your own birdhouse: Have fun making a bluebird box from a kit that will be available for $10. We’ll supply the kits, tools, and easy instructions. With a just little hammering, you’ll go home with a bluebird box ready for winter roosting and spring nesting. We would appreciate an RSVP to make sure we know how many kits to bring. Please email Sean "Bird Dog" McCandless
Location: Elkton High School, 110 James Street, Elkton. Directions: From I-95 take the Elkton Exit and go south on MD 279 (Elkton Road) for about 2.5 miles. Turn right on James Street. The high school is at the end of James Street. We meet in Room B-120, which is on the right as soon as you walk in the main entrance.
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. For more information, contact Sean "Bird Dog" McCandless
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Friday – Monday February 13-16
Bird Count
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16th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count
The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event co-sponsored by Audubon and the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. The count engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes. It’s free, fun, and easy – and it helps the birds. To participate:
1. Plan to count birds for at least 15 minutes during February 13-16, 2015. Count birds at as many places and on as many days as you like – just keep a separate list of counts for each day and/or location.
2. Count the greatest number of individuals of each species that you see together at any one time, and write it down.
3. Enter your results on the Great Backyard Bird Count web site where you will find full details and instructions.
In 2014, participants submitted 144,109 checklists and listed a grand total of 4,296 species. Join the crowd and count in your backyard!
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Saturday
February 21
Field Trip
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Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area
Fair Hill is one of Cecil County’s loveliest birding spots. A variety of habitats, including woods, fields and wetlands, means that we will see a number of different winter residents. Portions of the trail may be muddy or icy, so boots are recommended. Dress for extreme cold and wind.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. for this half-day trip at the Foxcatcher Farm Covered Bridge parking lot near the Fair Hill Nature and Environmental Center on Tawes Drive. There is an honor system daily fee ($3 Maryland residents; $4 out-of-state visitors).
Trip Leader: Ken Drier
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Wednesday
March 4
Club Meeting
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Club Meeting
Speaker: TBA.
Location: Elkton High School, 110 James Street, Elkton. Directions: From I-95 take the Elkton Exit and go south on MD 279 (Elkton Road) for about 2.5 miles. Turn right on James Street. The high school is at the end of James Street. We meet in Room B-120, which is on the right as soon as you walk in the main entrance.
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. For more information, contact Sean "Bird Dog" McCandless
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Saturday
March 14
Community Outreach
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Cabin Fever
This family-friendly community outreach event will take place between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. We’ll have supplies for children to make easy, pine cone bird feeders.
Moore’s Chapel United Methodist Church
392 Blake Road Elkton, Maryland
For more information contact Ken Drier.
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Saturday
March 21
Field Trip
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Blackwater & Beyond
This trip is designed to see large numbers of waterfowl during the height of spring staging season, at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Dorchester County. Bald Eagles are a bonus feature. Ospreys may be newly arrived and if so, will be setting up territories. Some early shorebirds might be on the move. Come take advantage of the peaceful Eastern Shore ambiance before the tourist season sets in.
Meet at the parking lot of Blackwater Headquarters at 8:00 a.m. for a full-day trip. (To carpool, we suggest making arrangements to meet near Dunkin' Donuts in Big Elk Mall, intersection of Rt. 40 and Rt. 213 in Elkton, at 5:30 a.m.) See the Blackwater NWR website for directions. Bring breakfast, lunch and snacks; there are few opportunities to purchase food in the vicinity. Dress for possible extreme cold and wind. Bring scope if you have one. Some easy walking on level ground.
Trip Leader: Sean "Bird Dog" McCandless
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Wednesday
April 1
Club Meeting
(no fooling!)
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Club Meeting
Speaker: TBA.
Location: Elkton High School, Room B120, 110 James Street, Elkton. Directions: From I-95 take the Elkton Exit and go south on MD 279 (Elkton Road) for about 2.5 miles. Turn right on James Street. The high school is at the end of James Street.
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. For more information, contact Sean "Bird Dog" McCandless
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Saturday
April 11
Field Trip
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Conowingo Wildflowers and Birds
The Wildflower Trail at Conowingo goes south from Fisherman's Park along the bank of the Susquehanna, through wooded wetlands and along the base of cliffs that are, at this season, blanketed with Dutchman's Breeches, Virginia Bluebells, Trillium, and other spring wildflowers. The earliest spring migrants, Phoebes and Louisiana Waterthrushes, may be seen, and maybe some lingering winter visitors, like Winter Wren. We may also spend some time scoping the waters below the dam to see what's about.
Meet at Fisherman's Park below the Dam at 8:00 a.m. for a half-day trip. From Rising Sun, take Rt. 273 west to the intersection of US1. Continue on US1 south and go over the dam. Make the first left onto Shuresville Rd, and then the first left again, onto Shures Landing Road. This road will bring you down to the riverbank and Fisherman's Park. Dress warmly if the weather is unseasonably cold. Easy walking on a level, well-graded trail (short stretches may be a bit muddy).
Trip leader: Pat Valdata
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Saturday,
April 25
Field Trip
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Woodlawn Wildlife Area
Woodlawn is a restored landfill that is a model for transforming an eyesore into a sight for sore eyes. Join us for a leisurely stroll around the fields and woods of this re-awakening and very birdy natural area.
Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Woodlawn Parking Area for a ˝ day nature walk. Carpooling is encouraged. Directions:
From I-95, take the Perryville, Rtes 275/222 exit north. Follow 275/222 north a few miles to Rte 276. Turn right, follow about 1 mile, turn left on Firetower Rd. Preserve (with parking lot) is on the left, just after the intersection with Waibel Rd.
From Port Deposit, take MD-276 ( Tome Highway ) towards Rising Sun. Take a left onto Firetower Road (past the Mobil station and across from the Land Hope Farms store). Less than a mile later, you will pass the entrance to the county transfer/recycling center. Immediately after the center’s entrance, The Woodlawn Wildlife Area gate is on the left.
From Rising Sun, take Rt 276 (Tome Highway) south to Rt 269, Barnes Corner Road. Turn right (west) onto Barnes Corner and then right at the first intersection onto Harrisville Rd, which becomes Firetower Rd at the West Nottingham Academy gate. Continue south on Firetower Rd to the entrance to the Wildlife Area, just past the intersection of Colora Rd on the right.
Trip leader: Ken Drier
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Saturday
May 2
Field Trip
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Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area
Fair Hill in May is one of Cecil County’s birdiest spots. A variety of habitats, including woods, fields and wetlands, means that we will see a number of different spring migrants. Portions of the trail may be muddy, so boots are recommended.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. for this half-day trip at the Foxcatcher Farm Covered Bridge parking lot near the Fair Hill Nature and Environmental Center on Tawes Drive. There is an honor system daily fee ($3 Maryland residents; $4 out-of-state visitors).
Trip Leader: Ken Drier
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Wednesday
May 6
Club Meeting
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Club Meeting (last one until September)
Program: TBA.
Location: Elkton High School, Room B120, 110 James Street, Elkton. Directions: From I-95 take the Elkton Exit and go south on MD 279 (Elkton Road) for about 2.5 miles. Turn right on James Street. The high school is at the end of James Street.
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. For more information, contact Sean "Bird Dog" McCandless
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Early May
Bird Count
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DOS Bird-a-thon
The Delaware Ornithological Society holds an annual Bird-a-thon to raise awareness (and funding!) for shorebirds, especially the Red Knot, whose numbers have declined precipitously in just a few years. Our club has participated many times, and it is always fun. We have counted as many as 82 species!
Date, time and location to be announced.
Please note that if you can’t participate in the walk, you can make a donation. Contact Pat directly for information on how to pledge your support and for details on where and when to meet.
Trip Leader: Pat Valdata
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Saturday
May 9
Bird Count
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May Count/International Migratory Bird Day
On Saturday, May 9, clubs from all over Maryland are combining efforts to systematically count birds. The May Count is held on the 2nd Saturday of the month each year and is an attempt to get a "snapshot" of bird populations much in the same way that the Christmas Count does. The Cecil Bird Club will cover Fair Hill NRMA, Elk Neck State Forest and Perryville Town Park. In addition, if you wish to count another area, or count yard birds and feeders, that's fine.
Trip leaders are needed for all locations. (If you are counting feeder birds, the leader for your yard is YOU!). This is the most fun you can have on a census!
Please contact the Cecil County Compiler, Richard Donham ([email protected] or 610 932 0634) with your preference for the area where you wish to participate and for the fairly simple observation records that are needed.
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Sunday
May 16
Field Trip
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Delaware Shorebirds: Red Knots and Horseshoe Crabs
May is a spectacular time on the shores of Delaware Bay. Horseshoe crabs lay their eggs and huge flocks of shorebirds arrive to feed on them in preparation for the final leg of their trip to their northern breeding grounds. We’ll head to the best places in Delaware to see them.
Meet near Dunkin' Donuts in Big Elk Mall, intersection of Rt. 40 and Rt. 213 in Elkton at 7:00 a.m. for a full-day trip. (OR: Meet at the Dollar General parking lot in Chestertown at 8 a.m.) Bring breakfast, lunch and snack, or money to buy take-out food on the way.
Bring scope if you have one. Insect repellant and sunscreen are strongly recommended.
Trip Leader: TBA.
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Saturday,
May 30
Field Trip
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Woodlawn Wildlife Area
Woodlawn is a restored landfill that is a model for transforming an eyesore into a sight for sore eyes. Join us for a leisurely stroll around the fields and woods of this re-awakening and very birdy natural area.
Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Woodlawn Parking Area for a ˝ day nature walk. Carpooling is encouraged. Directions:
From I-95, take the Perryville, Rtes 275/222 exit north. Follow 275/222 north a few miles to Rte 276. Turn right, follow about 1 mile, turn left on Firetower Rd. Preserve (with parking lot) is on the left, just after the intersection with Waibel Rd.
From Port Deposit, take MD-276 ( Tome Highway ) towards Rising Sun. Take a left onto Firetower Road (past the Mobil station and across from the Land Hope Farms store). Less than a mile later, you will pass the entrance to the county transfer/recycling center. Immediately after the center’s entrance, The Woodlawn Wildlife Area gate is on the left.
From Rising Sun, take Rt 276 (Tome Highway) south to Rt 269, Barnes Corner Road. Turn right (west) onto Barnes Corner and then right at the first intersection onto Harrisville Rd, which becomes Firetower Rd at the West Nottingham Academy gate. Continue south on Firetower Rd to the entrance to the Wildlife Area, just past the intersection of Colora Rd on the right.
Trip leader: Ken Drier
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Saturday
June 13
Field Trip for Beginners
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Courthouse Point Road
Courthouse Point MHA is one of the most productive birding sites in Cecil County, boasting a long list of regular and accidental species from both dry and wet habitats. Courthouse Point is owned by the Army Corps of Engineers and managed for hunting by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Possible sightings include Northern Harrier, Little Blue Heron, Wild Turkey, Marsh Wren, Scarlet Tanager, Blue Grosbeak, Swamp Sparrow. This is one of the best spots in the county for the ever-elusive Yellow-breasted Chat.
Meet near Dunkin' Donuts in Big Elk Mall, intersection of Rt. 40 and Rt. 213 in Elkton at 7:30 a.m. for a half-day trip. Easy walking on mostly level ground. Sunscreen and bug spray are strongly recommended. Binoculars and enthusiasm are required!
Note: Parking permit is required for each car. There is no fee. Request permit in writing from Maryland Division of Natural Resources, Gwynnbrook Wildlife and Heritage Service Office, 3740 Gwynnbrook Avenue, Owings Mills, MD 21117.
Trip Leader: Pat Valdata
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Saturday
June 20
Community Outreach
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6th Annual Northeast River Wade-In
Join us as we pull up our pant legs and wade into the Upper Chesapeake Bay to measure water quality the way retired Maryland State Senator Bernie Fowler does with his "sneaker index."
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Northeast Beach location in Elk Neck State Park. Rain or shine. Wear light-colored shoes that you don’t mind getting wet. Free and open to the public—the more, the merrier!
For details contact Sean "Bird Dog" McCandless or call 410-996-5267
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Saturday
August 29
Field Trip
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Turkey Point Migrants and Hawk Watch Kickoff
Join us for the traditional kick-off to the annual Turkey Point Hawk Watch, which runs every day from Labor Day weekend through Thanksgiving. Walk through the woods and fields for migrant songbirds, including early warblers. Be prepared for a round-trip hike to the Point, a distance of about two miles. The pace will be leisurely. Most of the walking is on a gravel road with good footing, but there are a few hilly sections. Wear comfortable shoes/boots for walking. Bring drinks and/or snacks. Sunscreen and bug spray are strongly recommended.
Meet at the Turkey Point Parking Lot at 7:00 a.m. for a half-day trip. From the town of North East, go south on Rt. 272 about 11 miles. The road ends at the parking lot.
Trip leader: Sean "Bird Dog" McCandless
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Wednesday
September 2
Club Meeting
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Club Meeting
Speaker: TBA
Location: Elkton High School, Room B120, 110 James Street, Elkton. Directions: From I-95 take the Elkton Exit and go south on MD 279 (Elkton Road) for about 2.5 miles. Turn right on James Street. The high school is at the end of James Street.
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. For more information, contact Sean "Bird Dog" McCandless
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Saturday,
September 19
Field Trip
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Woodlawn Wildlife Area
Woodlawn is a restored landfill that is a model for transforming an eyesore into a sight for sore eyes. Join us for a leisurely stroll around the fields and woods of this re-awakening natural area.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Woodlawn Parking Area for a ˝ day nature walk. Carpooling is encouraged Directions:
From I-95, take the Perryville, Rtes 275/222 exit north. Follow 275/222 north a few miles to Rte 276. Turn right, follow about 1 mile, turn left on Firetower Rd. Preserve (with parking lot) is on the left, just after the intersection with Waibel Rd.
From Port Deposit, take MD-276 (Tome Highway) towards Rising Sun. Take a left onto Firetower Road (past the Mobil station and across from the Land Hope Farms store). Less than a mile later, you will pass the entrance to the county transfer/recycling center. Immediately after the center’s entrance, The Woodlawn Wildlife Area gate is on the left.
From Rising Sun, take Rt 276 (Tome Highway) south to Rt 269, Barnes Corner Road. Turn right (west) onto Barnes Corner and then right at the first intersection onto Harrisville Rd, which becomes Firetower Rd at the West Nottingham Academy gate. Continue south on Firetower Rd to the entrance to the Wildlife Area, just past the intersection of Colora Rd on the right.
Trip leader: Ken Drier
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Saturday
September 26
Field Trip
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Turkey Point Migrants
Join peerless warbler finder Sean McCandless at Turkey Point, where the fall warblers are plentiful. Be prepared for a round-trip hike to the Point, a distance of about two miles. The pace will be leisurely. Most of the walking is on a gravel road with good footing, but there are a few hilly sections. Wear comfortable shoes/boots for walking. Bring drinks and/or snacks. Sunscreen and bug spray are strongly recommended.
Meet at the Turkey Point Parking Lot at 7:00 a.m. for a half-day trip. From the town of North East, go south on Rt. 272 about 11 miles. The road ends at the parking lot.
Trip leader: Sean "Bird Dog" McCandless
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Wednesday
October 7
Club Meeting
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Club Meeting
Speaker: TBA.
Location: Elkton High School, Room B120, 110 James Street, Elkton. Directions: From I-95 take the Elkton Exit and go south on MD 279 (Elkton Road) for about 2.5 miles. Turn right on James Street. The high school is at the end of James Street.
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. For more information, contact Sean "Bird Dog" McCandless
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Weekend of October 10
Bird Count
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Turkey Pointers BIG SIT! Birding's Most Sedentary Event
Cecil Bird Club will be participating in the Annual BIG SIT!, an international, noncompetitive birding event hosted by Bird Watcher's Digest and founded by the New Haven (CT) Bird Club. THE BIG SIT! is like a Big Day or a bird-a-thon, in that the object is to tally as many bird species as can be seen or heard within 24 hours. The difference lies in the area limitation from which you can observe. All counting is done from inside a circle 17 feet in diameter. Counters sit inside the circle for 24 hours, counting all the bird species seen or heard.
Note: The specific day will be decided based on weather—watch this site for an update.
Our BIG SIT! count circle will be based at the big cedar tree near the lighthouse at Turkey Point. Chris Starling will be our official counter. The Turkey Pointers Circle often reports the highest number of species among the Maryland BIG SIT! circles. Can we do it again? All are welcome to join the Turkey Point BIG SIT! circle, so pack some food and drink and come on out to join us. Chris and Sean will start at 4:30 a.m.; you may come whenever you like and stay for as long as you like. Hint: if you have any goodies to share, you might want to pack some extras for our stalwart BIG SIT! counters, to keep their spirits up for the long haul.
It is not necessary to contact the leader before this event, just come on out any time during the day. For more basic BIG SIT! Information, please visit Birdwatcher’s Digest.
Trip leaders: TBA
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Saturday
October 17
Field Trip
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Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area
Fair Hill is one of Cecil County’s loveliest birding spots. A variety of habitats, including woods, fields and wetlands, means that we will see a number of different fall migrants. Portions of the trail may be muddy, so boots are recommended.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. for this half-day trip at the Foxcatcher Farm Covered Bridge parking lot near the Fair Hill Nature and Environmental Center on Tawes Drive. There is an honor system daily fee ($3 Maryland residents; $4 out-of-state visitors).
Trip Leader: Ken Drier
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Sunday
October 18
Community Outreach
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Environmental Education Day at the Hawk Watch
Join the Cecil Bird Club Hawk Watchers and folks from Elk Neck State Park to learn more about hawk watching. No experience necessary! Free and open to the public. Bring binoculars if you have them but we’ll have extras, as well as spotting scopes.
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Wednesday
November 4
Club Meeting
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Club Meeting
Speaker: TBA.
Location: Elkton High School, Room B120, 110 James Street, Elkton. Directions: From I-95 take the Elkton Exit and go south on MD 279 (Elkton Road) for about 2.5 miles. Turn right on James Street. The high school is at the end of James Street.
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. For more information, contact Sean "Bird Dog" McCandless
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Saturday
November 7
Field Trip
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Waggoner’s Gap Hawk Watch
Waggoner’s Gap has been a hawk watching site since 1948. Located near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on the ridges favored by migrating hawks, this site is known for an excellent place to see Golden Eagles in November. Pack a lunch and dress warmly—it can be very windy and cold up there. Also, be aware that this is a steep, rocky outcrop, so strong shoes or hiking boots are helpful, as is a seat cushion.
Meet at the North East Food Lion parking lot on Route 40 at 6:00 a.m. for an all-day trip.
No trip leader.
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Saturday
November 28
Field Trip
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Eagle Watch at Conowingo Dam
Conowingo Dam is one of the premier eagle watching sites in the east. Some eagles breed near Conowingo and are present all year round, but the number of individuals peaks in the winter. The reason: the water flowing through the dam's turbines remains unfrozen all winter long, and so the fishing is good and the living is easy. Eagles start moving in from more northerly areas in November and stay until January or February. It is normally possible to see as many as 60 individuals or more at one time; we have seen as many as 175! In addition to eagles, there will likely be other birds of interest, particularly gulls and ducks.
Meet at Fisherman's Park below the Dam at 9:00 a.m. and stay as little or as long as you want. From Rising Sun, take Rt. 273 west to the intersection of Rt. 1. Continue on Rt. 1 southwest and go over the dam. Make the first left onto Shuresville Rd, and then the first left again, onto Shures Landing Road. This road will bring you down to the riverbank and Fisherman's Park.
Bring scope if you have one. Optional: lawn chair, blanket, hot drinks, and snacks. Dress for possible extreme cold and windy conditions.
Trip leader: Pat Valdata
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Wednesday
December 2
Club Meeting
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Club Meeting
Speaker: TBA.
Location: Elkton High School, Room B120, 110 James Street, Elkton. Directions: From I-95 take the Elkton Exit and go south on MD 279 (Elkton Road) for about 2.5 miles. Turn right on James Street. The high school is at the end of James Street.
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. For more information, contact Sean "Bird Dog" McCandless
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Sunday
December 13
Bird Count
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Elkton Christmas Count
Full day census of all birds in a circle of 7.5-mile radius centered on Black Hill on Elk Neck. You may count in your choice of locations in the count circle, if you contact the compiler early. Count for full day or as much as you can. No experience necessary – if you are new to counting, you will be assigned to a team. Feeder watchers also welcome – count in your own backyard, if you are located within the count circle.
Coordinator TBA..
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Saturday
December 26
Bird Count
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Rock Run Christmas Count
Full day census of all birds in a circle of 7.5 mi radius centered on Rock Run Mill opposite Port Deposit. The count circle includes portions of Cecil County along the Susquehanna, from above Rt. 1 and the Conowingo Dam south to Perryville. You may count in your choice of locations in the count circle, if you contact the compiler early. Feeder watchers also welcome – count in your own backyard, if you are located within the count circle. Count for full day or as much as you can.
Must contact Rick Cheicante ahead of time for assignment to an area and for reporting forms and instructions.
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For other Christmas Counts to be conducted this season in Maryland, please visit the Christmas Count page of the MOS website.
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Trip and Meeting Participation Guidelines
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- All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise indicated (some destinations have an admission fee or will require payment of road/bridge toll).
- Due to limited parking, reservations may be necessary for some field trips, and carpooling is always encouraged.
- It is a courtesy to contact the trip leader (shown in the last column) if you are planning to attend a field trip.
- Please try to arrive at the field trip meeting place ten to fifteen minutes before the stated time to ensure you are not left behind.
- Trips designated as half-day are usually over by noon.
- It is a good idea to pack a lunch and drink for any trips designated full day.
- In inclement weather:
- Field trips may be canceled due to heavy rain or snow. The trip leader will call you if you have indicated you will attend.
- Bird counts may be canceled because of weather—if in doubt, contact the trip leader.
- Meetings may be canceled because of severe weather and dangerous driving conditions; such cancellations (meetings only, not field trips) will be announced via e-mail.
- Look for the
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- For general trip information, to suggest a destination, or to volunteer as a trip leader, contact either Sean McCandless or Ken Drier by e-mail.
- For more events, check the statewide MOS calendar.
- Most importantly, try to attend as many trips and meetings as you can and Have Fun!
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