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Howard County Bird Club
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 12 ธ.ค. 2020
The Howard County Bird Club, a chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society. Our mission is to promote the knowledge, development, protection, and conservation of bird life and other naturally occurring species and their habitats.
The 2024 Howard County Butterfly Survey Results: Kevin Heffernan
For the seventh year in a row, Kevin Heffernan will update us on the status of butterflies in Howard County. Kevin is the co-chair of the Howard County, Maryland, Butterfly Survey. He is a past president of the Howard County Bird Club and is encouraging the planting of native pollinator gardens as part of the Howard Bee City Pollinator Committee, and the Habitat Creation and Enhancement and Pesticide Reduction Subcommittees.
Presented on January 9, 2025.
Presented on January 9, 2025.
มุมมอง: 7
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Marbled Murrelet Research: Josh Ward
มุมมอง 51หลายเดือนก่อน
n 2023, Josh was stationed in Roseburg, Oregon to conduct Marbled Murrelet surveys. This talk will not only be about this research, but will cover the rich bird life of Oregon and the natural environment of Oregon in general. Josh graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in wildlife conservation. He is a passionate poet, birder, and all-around naturalist, and has worked on several seasonal fi...
Birding Taiwan (and a bit of China): Gail Mackiernan
มุมมอง 32หลายเดือนก่อน
The beautiful country of Taiwan, the Fragrant Isle, is rich in tradition - and spectacular wildlife. Its coasts, mountains, and parks host thirty-three endemic birds, as well as regional rarities like Fairy Pitta. It is no wonder that Taiwan is a “must stop” on every world birder’s travels. In 2016, Gail joined a BirdTour Asia trip that explored this beautiful country from top to bottom. All th...
Sparrow Identification: Bonnie Ott
มุมมอง 61หลายเดือนก่อน
Bonnie Ott gave a workshop on sparrow identification. Learn from her how to differentiate the different species of “little brown jobs.” Bonnie has been birding for decades and is a long-time member of MOS and the Howard County Bird Club. Bonnie is especially passionate about our native sparrows, or “LBJ’s” (Little Brown Jobs) as they are affectionately known. Over the years, she has broadened h...
An introduction to birding in the New World tropics: Dave Ziolkowski
มุมมอง 383 หลายเดือนก่อน
Central and South America offer some of the most exciting and exhilarating birding on the planet! Join us as biologist and natural historian, Dave Ziolkowski, provides an intro to the region and its fascinating wildlife, describing why every nature lover should want to go there and giving tips for an easy, successful trip. Dave is the director of the USGS’s North American Breeding Bird Survey a...
The 2023 Howard County Butterfly Survey Results: Kevin Heffernan
มุมมอง 248 หลายเดือนก่อน
For the sixth year in a row, Kevin Heffernan will update us on the status of butterflies in Howard County. Kevin is the Co-chair of the Howard County, Maryland, Butterfly Survey. He is a past president of the Howard County Bird Club and is encouraging the planting of native pollinator gardens as part of the Howard Bee City Pollinator Committee, and the Habitat Creation and Enhancement and Pesti...
Recent Advances in Owl Biology and Conservation: Steve Sheffield
มุมมอง 278 หลายเดือนก่อน
Dr. Sheffield will present highlights from the recent World Owl Conference held in Wisconsin in late October 2023. In addition, he will summarize several of the many papers that he and his team are in the process of compiling into manuscripts for published proceedings of the conference, for which he is the lead editor. Steve Sheffield is a professor of Biology at Bowie Sate University. Dr. Shef...
Explore the Macro World: Bonnie Ott
มุมมอง 1479 หลายเดือนก่อน
Bonnie has been birding for decades and is a long-time member of MOS and the Howard County Bird Club. Bonnie is especially passionate about our native sparrows, or “LBJ’s” (Little Brown Jobs) as they are affectionately known. Over the years, she has broadened her interests to diversify as a master naturalist. Odonates, caterpillars, and spiders have become her main study subjects. Taking up the...
Miles and miles of Texas - Hill Country and Big Bend: Kurt Schwarz
มุมมอง 8911 หลายเดือนก่อน
Kurt Schwarz, former Conservation Chair of Maryland Ornithological Society and Howard County Bird Club, will relate his trip to Texas in April 2023, visiting the Hill Country and Big Bend, to see several bird species only found there: Golden-cheeked and Colima Warblers, and Black-capped Vireos. Presented on February 8, 2024.
Finding Eagles & Owls for the Final Year of the Maryland & DC Breeding Bird Atlas 3: Sue Muller
มุมมอง 49ปีที่แล้ว
Eagles and owls are the earliest nesters of the season. As we enter the last year of data collection for the Maryland/DC Breeding Bird Atlas (3), learn where to look for these birds, where they still need to be documented and how to recognize courtship displays. A review of the Atlas webpage will be included as well to show you how to find out what Atlas block you are in and what species still ...
Common Tern Raft: Kim Abplanalp
มุมมอง 136ปีที่แล้ว
In 2021, a floating island or raft was constructed to provide breeding habitat for Common Terns and placed in Chincoteague Bay near Assateague Island. Originally 32′ x 32′, in 2022 the raft was expanded to 48’x48′, more than double its original size. In 2021, its pilot year, the raft had 23 nests and 22 fledglings. In 2022, there was more than a 7-fold increase with 155 nests and 153 fledglings...
The Wildlife of India’s National Parks: Larry Zoller
มุมมอง 38ปีที่แล้ว
Larry Zoller shares photos of a variety of India’s birds and other wildlife from a recent trip during a record heat wave. Learn how India manages their parks to conserve their rich natural heritage and encourage responsible ecotourism. Larry is the Wake Audubon Educational Outreach Chairperson. He taught science and environmental education for 40 years. He is the past president of Anne Arundel ...
Waterford Flats Martha "Marty" Chestem Dedication Ceremony: Chuck Sharp
มุมมอง 40ปีที่แล้ว
HCBC President Gregg Petersen presents Chuck Sharp, owner of Sharp's at Waterford Farm, with an appreciation token for helping to build and maintain the shorebird habitat at the farm.
Waterford Flats Martha “Marty” Chestem Dedication Ceremony: Jo Solem
มุมมอง 26ปีที่แล้ว
Long-time member Jo Solem recounts about Martha Chestem, founding member of the Howard County Bird Club, and her involvement in the birding community. We apologize for the cicada sound in the background. Several attempts were made to record this and this was our best attempt. If you would prefer to read the text of the speech, it can be found on our dedication site here: howardbirds.website/bir...
Zero to 9900 - A Lifetime of Birding: Peter Kaestner
มุมมอง 228ปีที่แล้ว
This is a photographic journey of Peter's ongoing quest to see 10,000 species of birds. Peter Kaestner is a retired U.S. diplomat and a world-renowned birder who has spent a lifetime sharing his passion for birds. He graduated from Friends School in Baltimore and studied biology at Cornell University. He has lived in 12 different countries and the highlight of his birding career came in 1989 wh...
Birding During a Semester Abroad in Panama: Kojo Baidoo
มุมมอง 119ปีที่แล้ว
Birding During a Semester Abroad in Panama: Kojo Baidoo
South Africa - More than Birds: Kurt Schwarz
มุมมอง 144ปีที่แล้ว
South Africa - More than Birds: Kurt Schwarz
Howard County Bird Club - The First Fifty Years: Jo Solem
มุมมอง 522 ปีที่แล้ว
Howard County Bird Club - The First Fifty Years: Jo Solem
Howard County Bird Club: The Early Years
มุมมอง 712 ปีที่แล้ว
Howard County Bird Club: The Early Years
Howard County Bird Club 50th Anniversary Memories: Kristin Trouton
มุมมอง 612 ปีที่แล้ว
Howard County Bird Club 50th Anniversary Memories: Kristin Trouton
Bird Colonization in a Restored Prairie in Maryland: Dr. Douglas E. Gill
มุมมอง 1682 ปีที่แล้ว
Bird Colonization in a Restored Prairie in Maryland: Dr. Douglas E. Gill
The Kaleidoscope of Birds of the DMV: Kurt Schwarz
มุมมอง 1302 ปีที่แล้ว
The Kaleidoscope of Birds of the DMV: Kurt Schwarz
Howard County Bird Club 50th Anniversary Memories: Tom Strikwerda
มุมมอง 292 ปีที่แล้ว
Howard County Bird Club 50th Anniversary Memories: Tom Strikwerda
Black-bellied Whistling Ducks: A first for Howard County
มุมมอง 2.2K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Black-bellied Whistling Ducks: A first for Howard County
The Heron, the Fox, and the Bullfrog by Bonnie Ott
มุมมอง 1812 ปีที่แล้ว
The Heron, the Fox, and the Bullfrog by Bonnie Ott
Haha totally loved this talk
Very informative talk! Just to mention the Crimson Collard-tanager shown early on is, in fact, a Crimson-backed Tanager.
Great video!
This is great!
very informative and love your passion! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom.
Wild stuff here, Bonnie! How could you stay so quiet! I would have been gasping. LOL! And the end! Get that heron a napkin!
Great talk, thanks!
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