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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230909T110000
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230909T130000
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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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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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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
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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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