The Caroline County Bird Club salutes Mike Segar of Boy Scout Troop 165 for completing his Eagle Scout project!

The Caroline County Bird Club salutes Mike Segar of Boy Scout Troop 165 for completing his Eagle Scout project!

Mike worked with Maryland Environmental Service for permission to place a birding platform in the new Mid-Shore II Regional Landfill on River Road outside of Ridgely.  Mike then organized and oversaw the construction of the birding platform. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the platform September 11, 2013.  The landfill’s Operations Manager Eric Frase and other MES dignitaries were present along with Mike Segar, Scout Master Walt Palmer, Mike’s family and friends, and members of the Caroline County Bird Club.  Mike gave special thanks to Mr. Frase and MES for their permission and enthusiasm for the project, and to his team who helped him build the platform.  He credited Sue Simmons, Director of the Caroline County Recreation and Parks, who suggested this project and helped him make connections with MES.  He also expressed appreciation to both Choptank Supply and Denton Ace Hardware for their donations of materials.

Below our link to our Facebook page, you will find a link to information on how to get to the landfill and instructions for accessing the birding platform.

 

Photo of Mike on the new platform with Midshore II Regional Landfill Operations Manager and members of the Caroline County Bird Club

Caroline County Bird Club September 2013 schedule

All our activities are free and open to the public!   
     

If you would like to be a member, dues are Individual $25.00; Household $30.00.   

Please renew your membership as soon as possible so that you will receive the Maryland Ornithlogical Society newsletter, THE YELLOWTHROAT.  If you know of any young people (age 18 or younger) who would like to join, the cost is still only $10.00.  If you prefer to just join the local chapter and forgo the MOS mailings, the cost is only $5.00. 


Photo of Semipalmated Sandpipers, Drapers Mill Road taken by Danny Poet

Sunday, September 8, 2013. Bird Walk.  Camp Todd Girl Scout Camp, 25012 Beauchamp Branch Rd.  Meet at the camp’s parking area near the ranger’s home at 8:00 am.  Debby Bennett, Leader.

Thursday, September 19.  Program. Dan Small.  “Bird Banding at Chester River Field Research Station”.  7:30 PM, Caroline County Public Library, 100 Market St., Denton.

Saturday, September 21. Fall Bird Count.   Contact Debby Bennett at  dabennett1996@gmail.com.

Sunday, September 22. Talbot Bird Club Bird Walk.  Adkins Arboretum.  Danny Poet and Karen Harris, leaders.  Meet at Tuckahoe State Park lake on the Queen Anne’s side at 7:30 am.

Sunday, September 29.   Bird Banding observation in Chestertown.  Jim Gruber, Bander.  8:00 AM.  Great for kids.  Adults welcome too. To register and for directions, contact Danny Poet at (410)827-8651 or birder231@hotmail.com.  


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Caroline County Bird Club to hold special program at Martinak State Park May 16, 2013

 Thursday, May 16, 2013 The Caroline County Bird Club is having a special program.  Park Ranger Dave Reinecke will present “Martinak  and Tuckahoe State Parks: Natural Treasures of Caroline County.” 

Please note time and location* - 7:30 PM, Nature Center, Martinak State Park

 Don’t miss Park Ranger Dave Reinecke ‘s program about what Martinak and

 Tuckahoe State Parks have to offer in the way of educational programs,

 camping, hiking, picnicking, water access (canoes & kayaking) and birding.

 If there is enough interest, he will lead a night nature walk as well.