Category Archives: Maryland birding
Maryland Wrap-up
As we watch snow squalls move through our backyard, it is nice to think back to earlier this week when I was birding in Maryland in temperatures in the 70’s. I took a look at the eBird data from my … Continue reading
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Birding Greenbury Point
Each time I come to Maryland, I try to get over and bird the Navy’s Greenbury Point Conservation Area, an environmental treasure is located underneath the familiar radio towers you can see on the Annapolis skyline. Greenbury Point has lots of … Continue reading
Birding with Robb & Dane
My son, grandson, and I went out to the National Wildlife Visitor Center at Patuxent Wildlife Refuge yesterday for a few hours of great birding in 60 degree temperatures. We saw 24 species including our FOY Eastern Bluebird and Yellow-rumped Warbler. … Continue reading
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Urban Birding in Annapolis
We are down in Maryland for a short trip to see our son Robb and his family before they leave for San Diego. The temps are about 20 degrees warmer than Vermont, the forsythia is blooming as are the cherry … Continue reading
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Birding with Dane
As I noted last month, birding with grandchildren is one of my joys. I’m appreciating it even more as I read the number of “What sparked your interest in birding?” posts where so often, birders say that they first got … Continue reading
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Preparing for Maryland Birding
We are leaving for a brief visit to our family in Maryland this Thursday. Annapolis is always a great place to bird and I’ve had some nice outings in the general area. I’m not too interested in finding rarities this … Continue reading
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Birding by the Dredging Containment Site
I’ve been birding in Maryland for a few days with my grandson, Dane, and seeing a nice array of mid-Atlantic birds. Today, we drove up to the Swan Creek/Cox Creek Impoundment area outside of Baltimore to look for a Red … Continue reading
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Maryland Birds
I had forgotten what a wonderful vocalist Catbirds can be Visiting Maryland in summer is like visiting a tropical island — heat, humidity, dense lush foliage, and bird calls everywhere each morning. I had forgotten what songsters Grey Catbirds and … Continue reading
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Birding with Grandchildren
Looking for birds – sort of One of the advantages of growing older is that you have more time to bird — none of the grab a quick session before work or wait until the weekend. For me, another perk … Continue reading
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