Caroline County Bird Club's October 2014 events

All Free and open to the public!

Saturday, October 11 -   Big Sit!  Location: Tuckahoe State Park gazebo on the Caroline County side of the lake.  This is a joint event with Tuckahoe State Park. It will run all day from dawn to dusk and perhaps into the evening for some owling. 

Every year, bird watchers from around the globe unite on this special day by participating in this free event!   

The object is to tally as many bird species as can be seen or heard within 24 hours. The only rule is that there is a 17 foot diameter area limitation from which you may observe. Any bird seen or heard from our designated area will be counted.  We will have team leaders stationed at the gazebo during the day and will have our 17 foot diameter set.  

 The Big Sit! is open to the public.  Come with binoculars and spotting scope if you have them. You might want to bring a chair as well and refreshments.   

Thursday, October 16 -  Program -Cornell’s eBird Peru collaboration with high school students.  Presenter:  Alison Vooris.

7:30 PM, Caroline County Public Library, 100 Market St., Denton. 

Saturday, October 18 -   Bird Walk at Adkins Arboretum. Leader:  Danny Poet.  Meet at parking lot at 8 am. 

Caroline County Bird Club's September 2014 events

Below you will find the upcoming schedule of September programs and birding outings.  You don’t have to be a member of the club or a great birder to attend! Just come join the fun!

Sunday, September 7, 2014.  Bird Walk. Tuckahoe State Park (Tuckahoe Creek IBA) Leader: Eli Anders.   Meet at the Caroline County side of Lake parking lot at 8 am.  

Thursday, September 18, 2014.  Program.   Maryland Biodiversity Project. Presenter:  Jim Brighton.

7:30 PM, Caroline County Public Library, 100 Market St., Denton.

 

Maryland Biodiversity Project (MBP) is cataloging all the living things of Maryland. The goal is to promote education and conservation by helping to build a vibrant general nature study community. The project was started in June 2012 by Bill Hubick and Jim Brighton. They have already cataloged over 14,000 species, including over 5,000 species with photographs, and feature the work of more than 300 naturalists and photographers.  Come learn about this exciting project and how you can contribute to it!  Great for all ages!  Web site: http://www.marylandbiodiversity.com.  They also have a Facebook page.

Saturday, September 20, 2014. Fall Bird Count.   

Sunday, September 28, 2014 ¬ Trip.  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.