Thursday, January 5, 2023

Patuxent Bird Club events that our students may enjoy

Upcoming Bird Walks and Field Trips

Everyone is welcome on all trips and walks. No experience necessary.

• Fran Uhler Natural Area – first Saturday of each month: January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1. 
Leader: Bill Sefton. Meet at the parking area off Lemons Bridge Road north of Bowie State University at 7:30 am.

• Governor Bridge Natural Area – third Saturday of each month: January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15. 
Leader: Bill Sefton. Meet at the parking area off Governor Bridge Road, south and east of the Route 301/Route 3/Route 50 interchange at 7:30 am.

• Lake Artemesia Natural Area – first and third Thursdays of each month: January 5, January 19, February 2, February 16, March 2, March 16, April 6, April 20. 
The walks are led by Terry Watson and Marc Manheimer. Meet at the parking lot at the corner of Ballew Avenue and Berwyn Road in Berwyn Heights. The start time is 3 pm from September through March.

Note that on bird walks and field trips, the leader has the discretion to ask participants to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status, and also to ask for social distancing.