Suggestions for places to go for a newb? (1 Viewer)

[bdaabat]

Howdy all! I'm a newb birder who lives in MD (Ellicott City) and am looking for suggestions for places to check out.

We've been to the Howard County Conservancy, Blackwater NWR, and know about (but haven't spent time birding) Connawingo Dam.

Suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Bruce

 

[Jeff Hopkins]

A little further afield, but Bombay Hook in Delaware is really great.

 

[MiddleRiver]

Howdy all! I'm a newb birder who lives in MD (Ellicott City) and am looking for suggestions for places to check out.

We've been to the Howard County Conservancy, Blackwater NWR, and know about (but haven't spent time birding) Connawingo Dam.

Suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Bruce

I'm a little further south in VA, but if starting out, recommend finding local bird club. Group trips may or may not be your 'thing' but it's a nice way to learn and get insights into hotspots, interesting sightings, etc.

Howard County Bird Club

Howard County Bird Club promotes the knowledge, development, protection, and conservation of bird life and other naturally occurring species and their habitats.

howardbirds.website

 

[bdaabat]

Thanks JH! That's a new one to me...Will check it out!

@MiddleRiver: good suggestion! I just joined the Howard County Bird Club!
Bruce

 

[Elkhornsun]

I go to ebird to review recent sightings in my area. Their "hot spots" are misleading as it does not distinguish birds not spotted for many years which is why I use recent recorded sightings instead.

 

[bdaabat]

Thanks Elk! Excellent suggestion!

BTW: While on a quick walk around my neighborhood this AM, saw a bald eagle soaring. I hadn't realized they were in my hood!

Bruce