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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/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230415T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203900
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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/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230422T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230422T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203900
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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:20260403T203900
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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:20260403T203900
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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:20260403T203900
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230503T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203900
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SUMMARY:Trouble on the Half Shell
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meeting via Zoom\nSpeaker: Kerry Wixted\, Amphibian & Reptile and Invasive Species Program Manager\, Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies. \nTurtles serve many roles in our ecosystems and cultures\, but many species are in decline. Learn some basic turtle biology as well as information about a few species found in Maryland\, their reasons for decline\, and how you can help turtles thrive in the wild. Kerry Wixted is a Maryland naturalist with over 15 years’ experience studying flora and fauna of Maryland. She is currently Amphibian & Reptile and Invasive Species Program Manager with the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies. \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 our web page. We will email you the link prior to the event. This lecture can qualify for Master Naturalist continuing education.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/trouble-on-the-half-shell/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230506T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230506T110000
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SUMMARY:Warblers And Spring Migration on the Holly Hill Trail
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip\nLeader: Sherman Suter \nJoin us for one of our dazzling nature gems in Calvert County. The American Chestnut Land Trust has 22 miles of natural trails\, including the recently established Holly Hill Trail. Explore this spectacular property in search of warblers and other neotropical songbirds. Bird migration will be strong\, as well as the singing of the local breeding birds establishing nesting territories.  Trails are well-maintained but rough in spots\, so wear appropriate footwear. \nDIRECTIONS: From Route 4 in Prince Frederick\, turn east onto Dares Beach Road/MD 402. Continue 2.4 miles to right turn at Double Oak Road.  Continue 1.5 miles to a signed gate and a dirt road on the left. Take the dirt road to the left and continue to the parking lot between office and barn.  Meet at the parking lot just beyond the Land Trust Office.  RSVP to Sherman at 410-586-1073 or ShermanSuter@gmail.com. \nNote the early starting time of 7:30 a.m. \n 
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/warblers-and-spring-migration-on-the-holly-hill-trail/
LOCATION:American Chestnut Land Trust\, 676 Double Oak Road\, Prince Frederick\, 20678\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230604T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230604T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203900
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting and Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Annual Meeting at Historic Sotterley\nWe are very excited to be able to have our annual meeting at this beautiful historic St. Mary’s County location. The meeting will be located at the open-air Riverside Pavilion. Secluded and located on a bluff overlooking Sotterley Creek and the Patuxent River\, the Pavilion is surrounded by majestic trees and water views. This will be one of our loveliest meeting venues and best bird walks due to the habitat and nature trails this location provides. We will also have native plants for sale! \nAgenda \n\n1:00 – 2:15 Potluck Lunch\n2:15 – 3:00 Welcome\, Award Presentations and Elections\n3:00 – 4:00 Bird Walk\n\nDirections: From MD Rt. 235 go north onto MD-245\, Sotterley Road. Turn right onto Sotterley Lane. Follow signs to the Riverside Pavilion\, parking is available.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/annual-meeting-and-picnic/
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:20230906T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203900
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SUMMARY:Gardening for Birds:  How we can all be Habitat Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meeting via Zoom\nSpeaker:  ERIN REED MILLER\, Bird-Friendly Communities Coordinator\, Patterson Park Audubon Center \nWhether you have a community park\, backyard or simply a window box\, you can plan your own wildlife sanctuary. Erin explains how every patch of habitat\, however small or paved\, adds up\, making a big difference for birds. Erin Reed Miller earned degrees in Wildlife Conservation and Wildlife Ecology from the University of Delaware. There she researched native plant and insect connections with Dr. Doug Tallamy\, author of Bringing Nature Home\, The Living Landscape\, and Nature’s Best Hope. She is currently Bird-Friendly Communities Coordinator at Baltimore’s Patterson Park Audubon Center where she works with communities to increase bird friendly habitats. To receive ZOOM link\, sign up for The Osprey newsletter at the bottom of our homepage at www.somdaudubon.org. Link will be emailed to you several days before the event.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/gardening-for-birds-how-we-can-all-be-habitat-ambassadors/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230909T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230909T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203900
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T191148Z
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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\neasily combined with a visit to the site of Maryland’s first capital. The combination of riverfront\, open fields\, forest\nand marshland provide us with a chance to look for migrating warblers as well as lingering breeding birds. Easy\nwalk with minor elevation changes. Meet leader at 8 a.m. at the Chancellors Point Park parking lot. \nDirections:  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.) \nMaximum of 10 participants. RSVP to Ben at ben.springer@comcast.net or 443-771-6636 (text preferred).
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/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:20230909T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203900
CREATED:20230821T191209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T191209Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk and BioBlitz at Mallows Bay
DESCRIPTION:FIELD TRIP – Bird Walk (10 a.m. – 11 a.m.)  and BioBlitz (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)\nLeader: LYNNE WHEELER \nJoin us at Mallows Bay either for a one-hour bird walk hosted by the Southern Maryland Audubon Society\,\nor you can also officially register to participate in NOAA’s BioBlitz. Whatever floats your boat! Come learn about\nthe biodiversity in the sanctuary and species that this unique habitat supports. BioBlitz is a free event where participants collect as many species observations as possible. By participating\, you’ll help scientists collect valuable biodiversity information and learn more about Mallows Bay! Joining the BioBlitz is easy! Anyone with a cellphone camera and access to the free iNaturalist app can participate. Here’s how:\n1) Download the iNaturalist App. Create a user account at iNaturalist.org.\n2) Join the project on iNaturalist.\n3) You must pre-register for the BioBlitz (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.) You will receive a free t-shirt at check-in! Look\nfor the blue NOAA tent. \nSpecial activities:\n10:00am – Guided bird-watching hike led by the Southern Maryland Audubon Society\nAll day – Seining for aquatic organisms with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources \nRSVP to Lynne at somdaudubon@yahoo.com or 301-751-8097 (text only) by September 2. Include your full name\, what county you reside in\, how many are attending\, and specify bird walk only or both events. Note: One\nsection of the trail has a steep incline\, moderate difficulty.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/bird-walk-and-bioblitz-at-mallows-bay/
LOCATION:Mallows Bay Park and Marine Sanctuary\, 1440 Wilson Landing Rd\, Nanjemoy\, MD\, 20662\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230913T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230913T190000
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SUMMARY:Sotterley Presents:  Saving Grassland Birds in Sotterley's Hayfields
DESCRIPTION:Presentation (In Person)\nSpeaker: DAVID MOULTON\, founder of Saving Southern Maryland’s Grassland Birds \nDavid will discuss the role Historic Sotterley has played in finding ways to bale hay while trying not to harm baby birds at the\nsame time. Some of our most beloved species of grassland birds\, such as the Eastern Meadowlark\, nest only in large hay fields during May and June – often conflicting directly with the spring hay harvest. What can be done? With Sotterley’s property manager\, Joe Goldsmith\, David has undertaken a series of experiments to demonstrate that by altering harvest techniques\, timing and patterns\, Southern Maryland hay farmers can often maintain their haying operations while significantly increasing the reproductive success of the birds. He will outline their findings and share ideas about maintaining our agricultural heritage and conserving our threatened wildlife. \nThis event will be in-person only. We request that you register in advance: Register for FREE Here!
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/sotterley-presents-saving-grassland-birds-in-sotterleys-hayfields/
LOCATION:Historic Sotterley\, 44300 Sotterley Lane\, Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230916T120000
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SUMMARY:Migration on the Point
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. \nNote:  Since Point Lookout State Park is a fee area\, we’ll meet at the Ridge Post Office parking lot and arrange carpooling from there. From Lexington Park drive south on Rte. 235 for 13 miles. Go left on Rte. 5 for 0.7 miles then left into the Ridge Post Office parking lot. \nBathroom facilities available. Flat\, easy terrain. Mosquitos can be problematic so bring bug spray. Sunscreen recommended. Maximum of 15 participants. RSVP to Tyler at 301-862-4623 or jtylerbell@yahoo.com.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/migration-on-the-point-2/
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:20230917T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230917T113000
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SUMMARY:Learning Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Nature Workshop\nLeader: KAELYN STEWART \nNature journaling is easier than you think! You don’t have to be an artist or a writer to get closer to birds and nature with a notebook and pen. Kaelyn will guide you through exercises that will sharpen your observational skills and expand your personal experience with nature in the tranquil setting of Gilbert Run Park. On our fairly easy walk to a peaceful spot to journal\, we could traverse some slightly hilly areas with exposed tree roots. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. \nRSVP required to president.somdaudubon@gmail.com. Workshop is free.  Open to all ages 10 and above. Sketchbook and pen will be provided. \nDirections:  Eight miles east of La Plata on Route 6. Enter parking lot and look for us beneath a hand-held Southern Maryland Audubon logo sign.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/learning-nature-journaling/
LOCATION:Gilbert Run Park\, 13140 Charles St.\, Charlotte Hall\, MD\, 20622\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230923T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203900
CREATED:20230821T191838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T191838Z
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SUMMARY:Birding the Fields and Woods of JPPM
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip – Southern MD Youth Birders Event\nLeader: PHIN ROULAND\, Southern Maryland Audubon Youth Birders Club \nCatch the tail end of migration on another field trip for youth to get into birding!! This wonderful location offers easy walks with little elevation change through open fields\, wooded areas\, and river view which provides for good bird diversity. When finished birding we recommend you checkout this large reserve with archaeological sites & historical\nexhibits\, plus trails and a Native American village. \nMeet 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 to 18\, but youth under the age of 12 must include an adult. Maximum of 12 youth participants. RSVP to Phin at phin.rouland@gmail.com
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/birding-the-fields-and-woods-of-jppm/
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:20230930T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230930T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203900
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T192021Z
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SUMMARY:Birding the Fields and Trails of Sotterley
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip\nLeader: DEAN NEWMAN \nJoin us for a fall excursion to this scenic and historic Patuxent River property\, sponsored jointly by Southern Maryland Audubon 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 visitors’ center parking lot. \nEasy walking and very gentle slopes. RSVP to  Dean Newman at deannewman03@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/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:20231007T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203900
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SUMMARY:Southern Maryland Birds of Prey
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meeting Program (Note: in-person and different date and time than regular monthly meeting)\nSpeaker: MIKE CALLAHAN — Southern Maryland Audubon Raptor and Grassland Birds Conservation Co-Chair\, Environmental Educator \nJoin us in-person and meet some of our Southern Maryland raptors face-to-face as raptor expert Mike Callahan\ndiscusses the behavior and habits of the hawks\, eagles and owls indigenous to our region. Mike will be accompanied by several live raptors from the Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center\, providing a closer look at these magnificent and remarkable birds. Mike will discuss the effort to re-establish a sustainable breeding program for Barn Owls which Maryland Department of Natural Resources lists on its Rare\, Threatened\, and Endangered Species lists as rare\, and in need of conservation. \nRSVP not required.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/southern-maryland-birds-of-prey/
LOCATION:Port Tobacco Recreation Center\, 8190 Port Tobacco Road\, Port Tobacco\, MD\, 20677\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231008T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203900
CREATED:20230821T192541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T192541Z
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SUMMARY:Sharp-Tailed Sparrows and Migrants
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. \nFlat sandy walk. May be wet (wind and tide dependent). This is a restricted area and we are limited to ten\nguests. Exact location and directions given upon reservation. RSVP by September 29 to Bob at 410-231-1251 or\nrobertboxwell1@outlook.com.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/sharp-tailed-sparrows-and-migrants-2/
LOCATION:Cove Point\, Private\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231014T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231014T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203900
CREATED:20230911T001221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T001221Z
UID:3472-1697272200-1697283000@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Count Me In for Birds
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip \nLeader: LYNNE WHEELER \nJoin Lynne at the Port Tobacco River Park pavilion and learn how to identify birds\, and count them! This trip will prepare you to participate in upcoming Christmas Bird Counts (CBC) in December. We need your help! Multiple Christmas Bird Counts are held December 16 – December 31 throughout southern Maryland in Charles\, Calvert\, and St. Mary’s County. This is an opportunity to learn how it is done\, as well as how to use the MERLIN bird I.D. smart phone app. We will have a 30-minute discussion at the pavilion\, followed by a bird walk in the park. Binoculars and the MERLIN bird app is recommended. RSVP to Lynne at somdaudubon@yahoo.com or 301-751-8097 (text only).
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/count-me-in-for-birds/
LOCATION:Port Tobacco River Park\, 7740 Chapel Point Road\, Port Tobacco\, MD\, 20677\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231022T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231022T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203900
CREATED:20230911T001157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230924T040005Z
UID:3475-1697968800-1697974200@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Joy of Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Nature Workshop (New Date)\nLeader: KAELYN STEWART \nAlways wanted to learn nature journaling? Or want to take your journaling up a notch? A great way to spend a fall morning getting closer to birds and nature. Kaelyn will guide us in learning to observe nature on a more intimate level at White Plains Regional Park. An easy walk to a pleasant setting. Workshop is free.  Open to all ages 10 and above. Sketchbook and pen will be provided. Meet in the park parking lot\, look for us beneath a hand-held Southern Maryland Audubon logo sign. RSVP required to president.somdaudubon@gmail.com
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/joy-of-nature-journaling/
LOCATION:White Plains Regional Park\, 1015 St. Charles Parkway\, White Plains\, MD\, 20695\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231028T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203900
CREATED:20230911T223759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T223759Z
UID:3480-1698480000-1698494400@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:October Birding at the Chestnut Land Trust
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip\nLeader: DEAN NEWMAN \nEnjoy the possibility of both late summer migrants heading south and arriving winter songbirds. Easy terrain through field\, wood\, and wetland. \nDirections: From Solomons Island Road turn onto Dares Beach Rd. Continue for 2.5 miles before taking a right onto Double Oak Rd. From here attendees will drive another mile before turning left into the Land Trust parking lot where the walk will begin. No park fee. Contact Dean Newman at deannewman03@gmail.com
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/october-birding-at-the-chestnut-land-trust/
LOCATION:American Chestnut Land Trust\, 676 Double Oak Road\, Prince Frederick\, 20678\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231101T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203900
CREATED:20230911T223818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T223818Z
UID:3483-1698865200-1698868800@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Winter Warblers
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meeting Program via Zoom\nSpeaker:  CODY KENT\, Assistant Professor of Quantitative Vertebrate Biology\, Frostburg State University \nNew World warbler beauty and diversity has long fascinated birders and scientists. Their spring arrival begins the height of bird activity across most of North America. But much of their time is spent wintering in southern latitudes\, particularly in the Caribbean where concentrated warbler diversity reaches its zenith. Research over the last two decades has shed more light on the importance of wintering conditions for their survival and nesting success. Dr. Kent will discuss our current understanding of warbler population biology in the Caribbean including foraging behavior\, distribution and interactions with other species. Dr. Kent completed a Ph.D. at Tulane University where he began research on wintering Caribbean warblers.  His current research includes examining how small-scale land management actions impact bird diversity within Washington DC and large-scale studies of how human activities impact niche diversity in warblers across the United States. \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/winter-warblers/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231206T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203900
CREATED:20230911T223905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T192412Z
UID:3488-1701889200-1701892800@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Tiger Salamander Restoration in Maryland
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meeting Program via Zoom\, Saving the Salamanders\nSpeaker: KEVIN STOHLGREN\, Regional Heritage Program biologist for the Maryland\nDepartment of Natural Resources (MD DNR) – Note:  speaker change from Ms. Schlimm.\n\n\nThe MD DNR has been working for years to reverse the decline of tiger salamanders\, which can grow to over a foot in length in Delmarva wetlands. Beth will discuss how wetland biologists have helped restore numerous Delmarva bays by returning hydrology and vegetation to natural conditions favorable to increasing tiger salamander breeding. Although still endangered in Maryland\, these efforts are bearing fruit with an increase in salamander populations over the past few years. Beth has worked for MD DNR since 2016. She is a conservation specialist whose primary responsibilities include monitoring and habitat restoration efforts for rare\, threatened and endangered reptiles and amphibians.\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/tiger-salamander-restoration-in-maryland/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231217
DTSTAMP:20260403T203900
CREATED:20231203T231522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231203T231522Z
UID:3572-1702684800-1702771199@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:124th Christmas Bird Count - Four Dates
DESCRIPTION:124th Christmas Bird Count\nPlease join us and help count birds in one of the largest and oldest citizen science programs.  Beginner birders welcome! \nFour Dates Available:\nDecember 16 – Saturday \n\nLocation:  Point Lookout\nCompiler:  Bob Boxwell\, 410-231-1251 or robertboxwell1@outlook.com\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472862-point\n\nDecember 17 – Sunday\n\nLocation: Port Tobacco\nCompiler:  Gwen Brewer\, Coordinator Contact Mike Callahan\, 240-765-5192 or raptorsrulemc@gmail.com\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472964-port#/\n\nDecember 23 – Saturday\n\nLocation:  Patuxent River\nCompiler:  Ben Springer\, 443-771-6636 (text preferred) or ben.springer@comcast.net\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46473031-patuxent#/\n\nDecember 30 – Saturday\n\nLocation:  Ft Belvoir\, Maryland Shoreline\nMD Sector Coordinators: Lynne Wheeler\, 301-751-8097 or somdaudubon@yahoo.com and/or Bob Lukinic\, 301-283-6317 or rdlukinic@gmail.com\nSign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472628-fort#/
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/124th-christmas-bird-count-four-dates-4/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231218
DTSTAMP:20260403T203900
CREATED:20231203T231452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231203T231452Z
UID:3576-1702771200-1702857599@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:124th Christmas Bird Count - Four Dates
DESCRIPTION:124th Christmas Bird Count\nPlease join us and help count birds in one of the largest and oldest citizen science programs.  Beginner birders welcome! \nFour Dates Available:\nDecember 16 – Saturday \n\nLocation:  Point Lookout\nCompiler:  Bob Boxwell\, 410-231-1251 or robertboxwell1@outlook.com\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472862-point\n\nDecember 17 – Sunday\n\nLocation: Port Tobacco\nCompiler:  Gwen Brewer\, Coordinator Contact Mike Callahan\, 240-765-5192 or raptorsrulemc@gmail.com\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472964-port#/\n\nDecember 23 – Saturday\n\nLocation:  Patuxent River\nCompiler:  Ben Springer\, 443-771-6636 (text preferred) or ben.springer@comcast.net\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46473031-patuxent#/\n\nDecember 30 – Saturday\n\nLocation:  Ft Belvoir\, Maryland Shoreline\nMD Sector Coordinators: Lynne Wheeler\, 301-751-8097 or somdaudubon@yahoo.com and/or Bob Lukinic\, 301-283-6317 or rdlukinic@gmail.com\nSign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472628-fort#/\n\n 
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/124th-christmas-bird-count-four-dates-3/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231224
DTSTAMP:20260403T203900
CREATED:20231203T231429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231203T231429Z
UID:3579-1703289600-1703375999@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:124th Christmas Bird Count - Four Dates
DESCRIPTION:124th Christmas Bird Count\nPlease join us and help count birds in one of the largest and oldest citizen science programs.  Beginner birders welcome! \nFour Dates Available:\nDecember 16 – Saturday \n\nLocation:  Point Lookout\nCompiler:  Bob Boxwell\, 410-231-1251 or robertboxwell1@outlook.com\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472862-point\n\nDecember 17 – Sunday\n\nLocation: Port Tobacco\nCompiler:  Gwen Brewer\, Coordinator Contact Mike Callahan\, 240-765-5192 or raptorsrulemc@gmail.com\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472964-port#/\n\nDecember 23 – Saturday\n\nLocation:  Patuxent River\nCompiler:  Ben Springer\, 443-771-6636 (text preferred) or ben.springer@comcast.net\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46473031-patuxent#/\n\nDecember 30 – Saturday\n\nLocation:  Ft Belvoir\, Maryland Shoreline\nMD Sector Coordinators: Lynne Wheeler\, 301-751-8097 or somdaudubon@yahoo.com and/or Bob Lukinic\, 301-283-6317 or rdlukinic@gmail.com\nSign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472628-fort#/
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/124th-christmas-bird-count-four-dates-2/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231230
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231231
DTSTAMP:20260403T203900
CREATED:20231203T231410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231203T231410Z
UID:3581-1703894400-1703980799@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:124th Christmas Bird Count - Four Dates
DESCRIPTION:124th Christmas Bird Count\nPlease join us and help count birds in one of the largest and oldest citizen science programs.  Beginner birders welcome! \nFour Dates Available:\nDecember 16 – Saturday \n\nLocation:  Point Lookout\nCompiler:  Bob Boxwell\, 410-231-1251 or robertboxwell1@outlook.com\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472862-point\n\nDecember 17 – Sunday\n\nLocation: Port Tobacco\nCompiler:  Gwen Brewer\, Coordinator Contact Mike Callahan\, 240-765-5192 or raptorsrulemc@gmail.com\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472964-port#/\n\nDecember 23 – Saturday\n\nLocation:  Patuxent River\nCompiler:  Ben Springer\, 443-771-6636 (text preferred) or ben.springer@comcast.net\nSign up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46473031-patuxent#/\n\nDecember 30 – Saturday\n\nLocation:  Ft Belvoir\, Maryland Shoreline\nMD Sector Coordinators: Lynne Wheeler\, 301-751-8097 or somdaudubon@yahoo.com and/or Bob Lukinic\, 301-283-6317 or rdlukinic@gmail.com\nSign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46472628-fort#/
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/124th-christmas-bird-count-four-dates/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Audubon Society":MAILTO:somdaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240106T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240106T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203900
CREATED:20231203T231351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231203T231351Z
UID:3560-1704535200-1704540600@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:All the Dirt on Winter Sowing Native Plant Seeds
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meeting/Workshop Program In-person\nSpeakers: MOLLY MOORE\, President Southern Maryland Audubon\, & member MARLENE SMITH. Both are Charles County Master Gardeners. \nNative plants are critical to supporting birds\, butterflies\, bees and other pollinators\, but they can be expensive to buy! Learn how to grow your own natives from seeds in milk jugs—in the dead of winter. In this hands-on\, in-person workshop\, you’ll plant jugs to take home. Please bring at least one clean milk jug or similar sized container (translucent or clear\, not white). We will have extras and all other supplies\, including seeds available. \nWorkshop is free and open to all but limited to 30 participants. \nYou may sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A8A923ABFFC70-46076755-winter \nMeeting to be held in Room A of the Waldorf-West library\, address below.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/all-the-dirt-on-winter-sowing-native-plant-seeds/
LOCATION:Charles County Public Library – Waldorf West\, 10405 O’Donnell Place\, Waldorf\, MD\, 20603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240120T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203900
CREATED:20240108T012659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T012659Z
UID:3663-1705737600-1705752000@www.somdaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Winter Waterfowl Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Jan. 20\, 2024. 8 a.m.-noon\nJefferson Patterson Park\, Calvert County\n10515 Mackall Rd\, St Leonard\, MD 20685\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 many others!\nCall or email Tyler for directions to the meeting spot. Maximum of 10 participants. SMAS Covid rules may apply. Will discuss with attendees prior to the trip. RSVP to Tyler at 301-862-4623 or\njtylerbell@yahoo.com.
URL:https://www.somdaudubon.org/event/winter-waterfowl-field-trip/
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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