Hodge Podge Birds

We’ll walk at an easy pace, watching for birds migrating to their winter homes, including songbirds, flycatchers, woodpeckers, raptors, and many warblers. The walk should take about two hours and cover 1-1.5 miles of mostly flat terrain, with a few hilly sections.

Our trip leader is Mike Kerwin, a highly experienced birder who walks these trails daily and knows the migrating and year-round birds in the property’s meadows, woodlands, and riparian borders.  He leads many hikes for Conservancy members and guests throughout the year. Mike is the past president of the Howard County Bird Club.

• We’ll include our meeting location in your registration confirmation email once payment is complete.
• Watch for additional details in a welcome email sent a few days before the date.
• All participants must be pre-registered. If you are on the waitlist and show up without an invitation, you will not be allowed to participate.
• High school-aged children are welcome to attend and must be registered as a guest of their adult.
• No more than two children per adult.
• Dress according to the weather. Layers of clothing work best. Include a hat for sun protection or warmth, depending on the season.
• Wear sturdy closed-toe hiking or athletic shoes with non-slip soles that can safely handle slippery surfaces.
• Bring water, snacks, sunblock, and bug spray, depending on the season.
• Bring binoculars and a hand lens or loupe for birding or looking at details, if you have them.
• Bring a first aid kit for your personal use.
• No pets, please.

All events are held rain or shine. If severe weather cancels an event, you will receive an email or text. If you do not receive a weather-related email, the trip will proceed as planned.

Payment and Cancellation Policy: Payment is due online at registration. Cancellations made 14 or more days before the event will receive a refund minus a 5% processing fee. Cancellations made within 14 days of the event will not receive a refund. Events and field trips with fees of $25 or less are non-refundable at any time unless NHSM cancels them. NHSM retains the right to update or change these requirements at any time.

NHSM Membership has its perks. Starting now, members on any program waitlist will move to the front of the line if an opening occurs. Get a membership, get priority. Click here: https://www.marylandnature.org/get-involved/membership/.

For questions, please email Jayne at JAsh@marylandnature.org.