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SUMMARY:SMAS Annual Meeting & Picnic 2022
DESCRIPTION:American Robin chicks in nest. Photo by Tiffany Farrell \nPlease join our annual picnic on Sunday\, June 5 at the pavilion at Kings Landing Park.  All members and friends welcome.  Food and fun with your fellow birders await! \nPotluck Lunch 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.\nWelcome 2:15 – 2:30 p.m.\nBusiness Meeting: Elections and Award Presentations 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.\nBird Walk 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.\nCome and join us as we appreciate this Calvert County park with 265 acres of natural area on the Patuxent River\, including 4\,000 feet of river shoreline and 50 acres of marshland. Our annual meeting will be held at a picnic pavilion\, where we immerse ourselves in the park’s nature-filled environment. \nDirections: From Rt 4 at Huntingtown\, turn onto Old Town Road (Rt. 524). Proceed to Bowen’s Grocery Store and turn on Huntingtown Road (Rt. 521). At the 4-way stop intersection\, continue straight\, and you will be on Kings Landing Road. The road dead ends at the park. The pavilion is on the right approximately 75 feet past the park entrance.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/smas-annual-meeting-picnic/
LOCATION:Kings Landing Park\, 3255 Kings Landing Road\, Huntingtown\, 20639\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220907T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220907T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185948
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SUMMARY:Winter Sowing: How to grow your own natives for birds & beauty
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meeting via Zoom\nSpeaker:  Molly Moore\, President\,  Southern Maryland Audubon Society and Charles County Master Gardener \n  \nSouthern Maryland Audubon Zoom presentation Wed.\, Sept. 7 at 7 PM \nWe all want to grow more natives for birds\, wildlife and beauty in our yards and on our patios. But native plants can be expensive! Learn how to grow your own natives from seeds\, on the cheap\, in milk jugs in the dead of winter.  \nZoom presentation is free and open to all. To receive the link to join this presentation you must sign up for our Osprey newsletter at somdaudubon.org. See the sign-up block at the bottom of the page. We will email the link several days prior as well as the same day of the lecture. (Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists can earn advanced education hours.) \n 
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/smas-monthly-zoom-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220910T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220910T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185948
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T000927Z
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SUMMARY:Migration along the St. Mary's River
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip\nLeader: Ben Springer \nJoin us for a fall meander to key bird migration hotspots in and around Historic St. Mary’s City\, which can be easily combined with a visit to the site of Maryland’s first capital. The combination of riverfront\, open fields\, forest and marshland provide us with a chance to look for migrating warblers as well as lingering breeding birds. \nMeet leader at 8 a.m. at the Chancellors Point Park parking lot. Directions: Driving south on Rte. 5 from St. Mary’s City\, turn right on Rosecroft Road. In one mile\, watch for signs for Chancellors Point Park. Turn right onto access road and follow signs to the end. (GPS coordinates: 38.1694115\, -76.4407542.) Maximum of 10 participants. RSVP required to Ben at 443-771-6636 (text preferred) or ben.springer@comcast.net.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/field-trip-migration-along-the-st-marys-river/
LOCATION:Chancellors Point\, St. Mary’s City\, 18171 Rosecroft Road\, St. Mary’s City\, MD\, 20686
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220917T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220917T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185948
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T210352Z
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SUMMARY:Migration on the Point changed to October 1\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip\nLeader: Tyler Bell \nThis field trip has changed date to October 1\, 2022.  Please see that calendar date for description. \n 
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/migration-on-the-point-changed/
LOCATION:Point Lookout State Park\, St. Mary’s County\, 11175 Point Lookout Road\, Scotland\, MD\, 20687
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220924T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185948
CREATED:20220816T011758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T213028Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Birding at Tilghman Lake\, A Bird City Event
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip\nLeader: Phin Rouland \nCalling on all kids!! This birding field trip is targeting all youth interested in joining our Southern Maryland Youth Birders Club\, or who simply want to learn more about birds and get together with other kids that are also interested in birds. We will start with a one-hour discussion: Birding 101- The Basics of Birding\, bird migration\, and Town of La Plata becoming the first Bird City MD\, and what that means to us. Meet at the pavilion. The discussion will be followed with a two-hour bird walk around the lake. Loaner binoculars provided\, but please bring your own if you have them. NOTE: This event will include two adults for supervision of youth. Geared for ages 7 – 18. All youth under the age of 12 must include an adult. Maximum of 12 youth participants. RSVP required to Lynne Wheeler at 301-751-8097 (text preferred) or somdaudubon@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/field-trip-youth-birding-at-tilghman-lake-a-bird-city-event/
LOCATION:Tilghman Lake Park\, Charles County\, 10598 Box Elder Rd\, LaPlata\, MD\, MD\, 20646
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220925T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220925T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185948
CREATED:20220816T012117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T212956Z
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SUMMARY:Birding the Fields and Trails of Sotterley
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip\nLeader: David Moulton \nJoin us for a fall excursion to this scenic and historic Patuxent River property\, sponsored jointly by SMAS and Historic Sotterley. Bald Eagles\, migrant songbirds and lingering meadowlarks and sparrows can be found via Sotterley’s trails and river views. \nDirections: From Rt. 235\, go north on Sotterley Road; turn right through gates to the Historic Sotterley visitors’ center parking lot. Maximum of 10 Participants. RSVP required to David at 240-278-4473 or moulton.davidh@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/field-trip-birding-the-fields-and-trails-of-sotterley/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221001T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185948
CREATED:20220816T011052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T194255Z
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SUMMARY:Migration on the Point--Cancelled due to weather
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip\nLeader: Tyler Bell \nJoin us at Southern Maryland’s premier birding hotspot as fall migrants funnel south to cross the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River. Loblolly pines\, mixed hardwoods\, beaches\, marshes and broad water views regularly deliver a wide variety of species and occasional rarities. Contact leader for meeting location. (Do not proceed directly to the park entrance.) Fee area. RSVP required to Tyler at 301-862-4623 or jtylerbell@yahoo.com \n 
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/field-trip-migration-on-the-point/
LOCATION:Point Lookout State Park\, St. Mary’s County\, 11175 Point Lookout Road\, Scotland\, MD\, 20687
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221002T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185948
CREATED:20220830T002453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T194333Z
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SUMMARY:Sharp-tailed Sparrows and Migrants--Cancelled due to weather
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip\nLeader: Bob Boxwell \nCove Point beach and marsh is a unique habitat on the Western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. A living shoreline project is helping to restore the freshwater marsh from saltwater incursion. We will target sparrows\, marsh inhabitants and migrants. \nThis is a restricted area and we are limited to ten guests. Exact location and directions given upon reservation. RSVP by September 28th to Bob at 410-231-125 or robertboxwell1@outlook.com
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/sharp-tailed-sparrows-and-migrants/
LOCATION:Cove Point\, Private\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221005T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221005T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185949
CREATED:20220830T224642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T133953Z
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SUMMARY:On the Trail of the Invasive Spotted Lanternfly
DESCRIPTION:Spotted Lanternfly. Photo by Nick Stoff\, Penn State \nMonthly Meeting via Zoom – Recording Available\nSpeaker: Kenton Sumpter\, Entomologist\, Maryland Department of Agriculture \nKenton Sumpter is a detective on the trail of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly. He will share tales of how entomologists are discovering the routes and trying to halt the spread of this menace to some of our favorite Maryland native trees and most important agricultural crops. He also will offer tips on how you can support critical research to identify\, track\, and report this visually arresting but highly destructive insect. \nZoom in and join us online. The presentation is free and open to all. To receive the link to join this lecture you must sign up for our Osprey newsletter. See the sign-up form at the bottom of this web page. We will email the link to join the lecture several days prior to and the same day of the lecture.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/getting-ahead-of-the-spotted-lantern-fly-invasion-in-maryland/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221029T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185949
CREATED:20221005T230919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T131344Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Birding at Jefferson Patterson Park
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Birding the Fields and Woods of JPPM\nLeader: Phin Rouland\, Audubon Southern Maryland Youth Birders Club \nAnother field trip for youth to get into birding!! This is a wonderful location offering open fields and wooded areas\, which provides for good land birding. When done birding we recommend you check out this large reserve with archaeological sites & historical exhibits\, plus trails and an Indian village. Meet at the visitor center/museum parking lot. Loaner binoculars provided\, but please bring your own if you have them! This event will include two adults for supervision of youth. Geared for ages 7 – 18. All youth under the age of 12 must include an adult. Maximum of 12 youth participants. RSVP to Lynne Wheeler at 301-751-8097 (text preferred) or somdaudubon@yahoo.com.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/youth-birding-at-jefferson-patterson-park/
LOCATION:Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum\, 10515 Mackall Rd\, St. Leonard\, MD\, 20685\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221102T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221102T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185949
CREATED:20220830T225416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T212617Z
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SUMMARY:Birds and Beyond in Cuba
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meeting via Zoom\nSpeaker:  Paul Baicich\, Bird Conservationist\, and co-author of numerous books\, including the popular monthly Birding Community E-Bulletin. \nPaul will introduce us to a number of key natural and bird-filled locations in Cuba – Viñales\, Zapata\, Guanahacabibes\, Cayo Coco\, Baracoa\, Topes de Collantes\, and Havana. But just as importantly\, we will examine opportunities for “connecting” with our counterparts in Cuba. This is particularly important since Cuba contains 28 Important Bird Areas (IBAs)\, with over 370 bird species recorded on the island. Of these 370 species\, 27 are endemic to the island\, and 29 are considered globally threatened. We will look at these fascinating birds\, places\, and people in terms of advancing bird-education\, conservation\, and responsible eco-tourism. \nTo receive the link to join this lecture you must sign up for our Osprey newsletter. See the sign-up form at the bottom of this web page. We will email the link to join the lecture several days prior to and the same day of the lecture.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/birds-and-beyond-in-cuba/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221113T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185949
CREATED:20220830T230732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T212545Z
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SUMMARY:Early Waterfowl and Late Migrants on the George Wilmot Trail
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip\nLeader: Lynne Wheeler \nCome take a walk with us through the Mattawoman Wildlands to the Mattawoman Creek as we sneak up on waterfowl that love the cove. We expect large concentrations of waterfowl\, along with songbirds\, woodpeckers (Red-headed WP’s breed here)\, and raptors. Meet at Lackey High School parking lot\, 3000 Chicamuxen Road\, Indian Head\, MD 20640 at 7:45 a.m. Bring waterproof shoes or low boots\, and dress for possible wind. Be prepared for a one-mile walk to and from the head of the trail\, and then a half-mile walk on uneven forest trail. Make reservation with Lynne at somdaudubon@yahoo.com or 301-751-8097 (prefer text).
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/early-waterfowl-and-late-migrants-on-the-george-wilmot-trail/
LOCATION:Lackey High School\, 3000 Chicamuxen Rd\, Indian Head\, Maryland\, 20640\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221207T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185949
CREATED:20220927T235122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T022453Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes in Wildlife Photography
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meeting via Zoom\nSpeaker: Dean Newman\, SMAS director\, local conservationist\, photographer \nDean Newman will describe what can happen behind the scenes when shooting wildlife images. Photographing wildlife sounds romantic but can come with a dose of hazardous duty from jungle bites\, stings\, jabs\, and rashes to arctic frostbite\, hostile wildlife\, and acrobatic stakeouts. Join us as Dean shares his experiences where interacting with wildlife and editors have pushed him to the very brink of endurance\, health\, and sanity. Dean and his wife Sandy live in St. Mary’s County. He is now retired after 29 years in the Navy and is an avid supporter of conserving wildlife habitat. \nZoom in and join us online. The presentation is free and open to all. To receive the link to join this lecture you must sign up for our Osprey newsletter. See the sign-up form at the bottom of this web page. We will email the link to join the lecture several days prior to and the same day of the lecture.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/behind-the-scenes-in-wildlife-photography/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230104T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185949
CREATED:20221122T020148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T022354Z
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SUMMARY:Saving Maryland's Marshland Birds
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meeting via Zoom\nSpeaker:  David Curson\, Director of Maryland bird conservation for Mid-Atlantic Audubon \nDavid Curson reveals the results of conservation programs that are saving some of Maryland’s most vulnerable species and outlines what we need to do to protect their habitat in the coming years. \nNote:  Qualifies for continuing education for Maryland Master Naturalists and Master Gardeners. \nZoom in and join us online. The presentation is free and open to all. To receive the link to join this lecture you must sign up for our Osprey newsletter. See the sign-up form at the bottom of this web page. We will email the link to join the lecture several days prior to and the same day of the lecture. \n 
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/saving-marylands-marshland-birds/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230107T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185949
CREATED:20221214T140805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T140805Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Winter Seed Sowing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Molly Moore \nNative plants are critical to supporting birds\, butterflies\, bees and other pollinators\, but they can be expensive! Learn how to grow your own natives from seeds\, in milk jugs in the dead of winter. In this workshop\, you’ll plant jugs to take home. Please bring at least one clean milk jug (translucent\, not white) and a small trowel if possible. We will have extras and all other supplies\, including seeds available. \nRegistration required at: https://tinyurl.com/2bjxr2nh. \nThis program is brought to you by Southern Maryland Audubon and Charles County Master Gardeners (University of Maryland Extension). \nUniversity of Maryland programs\, activities\, and facilities are available to all without regard to race\, color\, sex\, gender identity or expression\, sexual orientation\, marital status\, age\, national origin\, political affiliation\, physical or mental disability\, religion\, protected veteran status\, genetic information\, personal appearance\, or any other legally protected class.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate\, please contact Kaitlyn Baligush at kbaligus@umd.edu or 301-539-3047 by January 2\, 2023.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/native-plant-winter-seed-sowing-workshop/
LOCATION:Bel Alton High School\, 9501 Crain Highway\, Bel Alton\, MD\, 20611\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230201T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185949
CREATED:20221122T020733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T020733Z
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SUMMARY:Bring Your Kids to Audubon Night
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meeting via Zoom\nMeet some of our star youth birders\, learn about their amazing conservation projects\, and discover how the newest generation of birders are changing birding and bird conservation. You’ll learn how to apply for our 2023 youth scholarship to a summer birding and conservation camp at Audubon’s Hog Island in Maine\, which has one of the East Coast’s largest Puffin populations. We’ll also describe our Hog Island scholarships for teachers and other conservation educators. \nZoom in and join us online. The presentation is free and open to all. To receive the link to join this lecture you must sign up for our Osprey newsletter. See the sign-up form at the bottom of this web page. We will email the link to join the lecture several days prior to and the same day of the lecture. \n 
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/bring-your-kids-to-audubon-night/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230212T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185949
CREATED:20221122T020954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230211T165045Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Winter Waterfowl Trip
DESCRIPTION:FIELD TRIP\n\nLeader: Tyler Bell \nOpen fields and wooded areas provide good land birding\, and the river frontage offers close views of waterfowl\, including Horned Grebe\, Long-tailed Duck\, lots of Ruddy Ducks\, both scaup\, Common Goldeneye\, and lots of others! \nCall or email Tyler for directions to the meeting spot. Maximum of 10 participants; SMAS Covid rules apply. \nRSVP to Tyler Bell at jtylerbell@yahoo.com or 301-862-4623.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/winter-waterfowl-trip-2/
LOCATION:Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum\, 10515 Mackall Rd\, St. Leonard\, MD\, 20685\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230218T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185949
CREATED:20221122T021435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T022125Z
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SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count on the River
DESCRIPTION:FIELD TRIP:  A Great Family Outing!\nLeader: Lynne Wheeler \nCome and enjoy a winter walk through the woods on a 1\,200-feet-long boardwalk along the Potomac River. A great bird walk for families! We will also participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count\, a global project where the world comes together for the love of birds. We will report our observations to help scientists better understand bird populations before one of their annual migrations. Expect to see many Bald Eagles and rafts of waterfowl\, as well as winter birds in the wooded section. \nDue to limited parking\, we will meet at the Indian Head pavilion parking lot at 100 Walter Thomas Road\, Indian Head\, MD 20640. We will carpool and/or do drop offs to the boardwalk. \nRSVP to Lynne Wheeler at 301- 751-8097 (text only) or somdaudubon@yahoo.com. \n 
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count-on-the-river/
LOCATION:Indian Head River Walk\, 165 Riverwatch Drive\, Indian Head\, MD\, 20640\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230224T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185949
CREATED:20221122T020445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230128T143756Z
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SUMMARY:Owl Prowl at the Elms
DESCRIPTION:FIELD TRIP:  GREAT FAMILY OWTING!\nLeader(s): Bob Boxwell and Margarita Rochow. \nCome “call out” the owls! Owls are nocturnal\, and therefore not easy to spot. A great Friday night family outing at The Elms. Dress appropriately for the weather and avoid noisy clothing. This event is weather dependent. Rain or high winds will result in cancellation. \nDirections: Take Rt 235 south\, left onto St. James Church Road (opposite Mattapany Rd). You will see the sign for The Elms Environmental Education Center. We will meet in the hunter’s dirt parking lot on the right\, 100 yards before the gate. (Do not drive past the gate!) \nRSVP to Bob Boxwell at robertboxwell1@outlook.com or 410-231-1251.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/owl-prowl-at-the-elms/
LOCATION:Elms Environmental Center\, 49300 St. James Church Road\, Lexington Park\, MD\, 20653\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230301T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230301T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185949
CREATED:20230128T193655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T191604Z
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SUMMARY:The Bird-Insect Food Web
DESCRIPTION:Bluebird with a tasty snack! \nMonthly Meeting via Zoom\nSpeaker: Ashley Kennedy\, Ph.D.\, BCE. Entomologist\, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control \nNumerous studies from around the world suggest that insect populations are currently in decline\, which in turn affects birds who rely on insects for food. To determine which insects are most important in bird diets we formed a community science project across North America which provided crowd-sourced pictures of birds with their arthropod prey. Based on more than 8\,000 photos of Delaware bluebirds\, and more than 7\,000 photos of other species\, we gained insight about the food web that connect plants\, insects\, and birds and what we can do in our own yards to make a difference. \nZoom in and join us online. The presentation is free and open to all. To receive the link to join\, you must sign up for our Osprey newsletter using the form at the bottom of this web page. We will email the link prior to the event.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/the-bird-insect-food-web/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230304T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185949
CREATED:20230128T183933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230128T193306Z
UID:2967-1677916800-1677931200@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Winter Birds and Tundra Specialists at PAX River Airfield
DESCRIPTION:Short Eared Owl. Photo by Boe Baty\, Audubon Photography Awards \nField Trip\nLeader: Dean Newman \nOne of our best outings! Don’t miss this trip; it fills up quickly! We are fortunate to have access to sections of the navy base fronting on the confluence of the Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay\, which hosts airfields that provide tundra-like habitat. Previous trips have turned up winter birds such as Snow Bunting\, Lapland Longspurs\, Short-eared Owls\, Horned Larks\, Savannah Sparrows\, Wilson’s Snipe\, and Peregrine Falcon. \nPre-registration is required and open to U.S. citizens only. Must bring photo I.D. We will be escorted and traveling together in a van\, so participant size is limited to 10. RSVP to Dean Newman at deannewman03@gmail.com. \nMeet near the entrance to Gate 2\, in the parking lot for the pass office.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/winter-birds-and-tundra-specialists-at-pax-river-airfield/
LOCATION:Patuxent River Naval Air Station\, 21866 Cedar Point\, Bldg. 2189\, NAS Patuxent River\, Maryland\, 20670
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230325T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185949
CREATED:20230128T191551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T020453Z
UID:2971-1679734800-1679745600@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Early Spring Birds at "the Neck"
DESCRIPTION:Yellow-throated Warbler. Photo by Maija Lawrence\, Audubon Photography Awards \nField Trip\nYouth Birding  \nLeader: Ben Springer \nDo you want to learn about birds?  Or want to meet other kids that love birds?  If so\, this is your trip! Join Southern Maryland Youth Birders at a great location. Newtowne Neck is a 776-acre park of shoreline\, woodlands\, wetlands\, and agricultural fields—a wide variety of birding habitats. On this trip last year\, young birders found 52 species\, including Yellow-throated Warblers! \nFrom Rte. 5 north of Leonardtown\, turn on Rte. 243 (Newtowne Neck Road)\, continue for 4.5 miles to parking lot on left just beyond the graveyard and before St. Francis Xavier’s Church. RSVP required to Ben at 443-771-6636 (text preferred) or ben.springer@comcast.net. \n 
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/early-spring-birds-at-the-neck/
LOCATION:Newtowne Neck State Park\, 21110 Newtowne Neck Road\, Leonardtown\, MD\, 20650\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230401T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185949
CREATED:20230322T011349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T011349Z
UID:3013-1680336000-1680350400@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Migration on the Point
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip\nLeader: Ben Springer \nJoin us at Southern Maryland’s premier birding hotspot as early migrants funnel north across Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River. Loblolly pines\, mixed hardwoods\, beaches\, marshes and broad water views regularly deliver a wide variety of species and occasional rarities. Contact leader for meeting location. (Do not proceed directly to the park entrance.) Fee area. RSVP required to Ben at 443-771-6636 (text preferred) or ben.springer@comcast.net
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/migration-on-the-point/
LOCATION:Point Lookout State Park\, St. Mary’s County\, 11175 Point Lookout Road\, Scotland\, MD\, 20687
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230401T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230401T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185949
CREATED:20230324T153139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T153245Z
UID:3036-1680346800-1680364800@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Maryland Osprey and Nature Festival
DESCRIPTION:Event\nApril 1 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm \nFestival and exhibits \nSouthern Maryland Audubon is co-sp0nsor of event and will lead bird walks and present an  exhibit on Ospreys\,  including crafts for children. \nSouthern Maryland Audubon raptor chair Mike Callahan will make presentation with live raptors from the Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center in Charles County. \nFor more information:  https:/marylandospreyfestival.org/ \n\nDrum Point Club\n465 Overlook Dr. #465\, Lusby\, MD\nOnly handicap parking will be allowed at the site\, all others must park at Patuxent High School use the provided shuttles.\nCost is $10 for adults and $15 for families.\nPets are not allowed due to the various raptors present.\nSee the FAQS page for all the details.\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/maryland-osprey-and-nature-festival/
LOCATION:Drum Point Club\, Lusby\, MD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230405T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230405T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185949
CREATED:20230128T192219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T191658Z
UID:2978-1680721200-1680724800@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:The Mysteries and Marvels of Bird Migration
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meeting via Zoom\nSpeaker: Chris Eberly\, Director of Programs\, Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake \nImagine flying 3\,000 miles with no rest\, no refueling\, and no water. Oh\, and by the way\, you weigh half an ounce and do this in 80 non-stop hours.  The Blackpoll Warbler does this (plus an additional 4\,500 miles) during its migration every fall. Swainson’s Hawks travel 7\,000 miles and switch from eating ground squirrels in the American West to grasshoppers in Argentina. \nChris Eberly\, formerly executive director of the Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership\, is one of the state’s leading authorities on bird migration. He  will explore amazing migrations\, from raptors to shorebirds to songbirds and demonstrate how technology is helping scientists unravel the complexities of bird migration. GPS\, light-level geolocators\, weather surveillance radar\, and nanotags are unlocking these long-held secrets. \nZoom in and join us online. The presentation is free and open to all. To receive the link to join\, you must sign up for our Osprey newsletter using the form at the bottom of this web page. We will email the link prior to the event. \nThis lecture can qualify for Master Naturalist continuing education.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/the-mysteries-and-marvels-of-bird-migration-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230415T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185949
CREATED:20230324T153543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T174713Z
UID:3032-1681549200-1681574400@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:2023 Virginia Osprey Festival
DESCRIPTION:Event\nApril 15 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm \nFestival and exhibits \nSouthern Maryland Audubon will participate with an exhibit on Ospreys\, including crafts for children. \nSouthern Maryland Audubon raptor chair Mike Callahan will have a presentation on raptor identification and traits. \nTown Hill\, Colonial Avenue & Washington Ave.\, Colonial Beach\, VA\nFor more information:  https://www.virginiaospreyfestival.org\nSee their FAQS page for details such as where to park and admission prices.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/2023-virginia-osprey-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230422T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230422T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185949
CREATED:20230322T011722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T174159Z
UID:3017-1682154000-1682159400@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Walk: Birds of Cobb Island
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Earth Day Birds in Your Neighborhood Walk\nLeader: Molly Moore \nWhat better way to celebrate Earth Day than learning the birds that frequent one of the most unique communities in Southern Maryland. This walk is family friendly and open to first time birders and experienced birders of all ages from Cobb Island and beyond. We will walk through the wooded neighborhoods of the island\, spotting songbirds migrating through the area as well as those settling in for nest-building. We’ll explore the waterfront and wetlands edges for shore birds\, Osprey\, and Bald Eagles. This will be an easy walk along quiet paved streets and paths. \nDIRECTIONS: Meet in the parking lot of the Cobb Island Civic Association\, 13201 Main Ave\, Cobb Island\, MD.  \nRSVP to Molly Moore at president.somdaudubon@gmail.com
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/earth-day-walk-birds-of-cobb-island/
LOCATION:Cobb Island\, 13201 Main Avenue\, Cobb Island\, MD\, 20625\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230423T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230423T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185949
CREATED:20230322T011429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T011429Z
UID:3020-1682236800-1682247600@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:What's Soaring at Sotterley
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Earth Day Bird Walk \nLeader: David Moulton \nCelebrate Earth Day weekend with a bird walk at this scenic and historic Patuxent River property as the annual surge of bird migration begins. Nesting Bald Eagles\, migrating warblers\, meadowlarks\, woodpeckers and waterfowl can all be found on Sotterley’s farm roads and trails. \nDIRECTIONS: From Rt. 235 go north on Sotterley Road\, turn right through the gates into Sotterley\, proceed to the gravel parking lot. 15-person maximum; Covid rules apply. RSVP at 240-278-4473 or moulton.davidh@gmail.com
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/whats-soaring-at-sotterley/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230429T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230429T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185949
CREATED:20230322T011540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T011540Z
UID:3023-1682755200-1682766000@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Marshland and Trails of Accokeek
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip\nLeader: Marisa Rositol \nSpend a spring morning in Piscataway Park along the Potomac River. We will begin on the Accokeek Creek Marsh Boardwalk\, which traverses marshland and offers spectacular views of the river and the Virginia shoreline\, including George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate. Ducks\, marsh birds and raptors all possible. Boardwalk continues to fields and woods where we will search for migrants and nesting land birds. Time permitting\, we will explore other nearby trails of Piscataway Park for upland species. \nDIRECTIONS: Meet at Marsh Boardwalk parking lot: From Rt 210 in Accokeek\, turn east on Livingston Road. Turn right on Biddle Rd and left on Bryan Point Road. In about 3 miles\, take right on entrance road to the Boardwalk lot. RSVP to Marisa at 301-672-7664 or MKRositol@yahoo.com.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/marshland-and-trails-of-accokeek/
LOCATION:Accokeek Marsh and Piscataway Park\, 2832 Bryan Point Road\, Accokeek\, MD\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230430T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185949
CREATED:20230322T011509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T011509Z
UID:3026-1682845200-1682852400@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate the Return of the Prothonotary Warbler
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip\nLeader: Gene Groshon \nVisit this unique swampland where one of Southern Maryland’s most eye-popping warblers makes its home. The Prothonotary Warbler will be in full song\, setting up its breeding territories. Our leader has been banding Prothonotaries in this location for several years. Our goal will be to identify individual warblers that have just returned from Venezuela\, Colombia or Mexico to the Cypress Swamp to nest again. The Sanctuary includes a boardwalk through the swamp\, so the birding should be excellent at the height of spring migration. \nDIRECTIONS: About 2 mi south of Prince Frederick\, MD on Rt 4\, turn south on Sixes Road (Rt 506). In 2 miles turn left on Grays Road. Proceed for about a quarter mile to Sanctuary entrance on the right. Register online\, below\, or on our website. https://www.calvertparks.org/event-5139372
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/celebrate-the-return-of-the-prothonotary-warbler-2/
LOCATION:Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary\, 2880 Grays Road\, Prince Frederick\, MD\, 20678\, United States
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