Events

As we being our quest to see 200 bird species in 2007, join field trip leader Mike Kaspar for our annual trek to the coast from Ocean City, Maryland, to Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware. This is a great trip to see winter rarities such as Common Eiders, Harlequin Ducks, Purple Sandpipers and Northern Gannets. We will meet at 7th & Penn Ave, SE (Eastern Market, in front of Bread & Chocolate at 6:45 and leave no later than 7:00 A.M.). If you would like to car pool, please contact the trip leader. This is winter, so dress warmly and bring snacks.

The Great Backyard Bird Count is a yearly effort coordinated by the National Audubon Society and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. This year, the count will fall on February 16-19, or the weekend of President's Day. The goal of the count is to determine the mid-winter distribution of birds across the United States and Canada.

To participate, set aside at least 15 minutes sometime during the weekend of February 16-19. Count all the birds that you see during that time, and report the results on the GBBC website. Many report birds coming to their feeders, but the "backyard" in the title is not meant to be restrictive. You may also participate by counting birds in a park or natural area. The organizers of the count want to gather information on as many species as possible, many of which are not found in a typical backyard.