May 24, 2025
Beginner Birding by Ear
Blue Mash Nature Trail • 20600 Zion Rd Laytonsville, MD 20882 Organized by Nature ForwardAbout this event
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Leader: Mark England Location: Blue Mash Nature Trail and Rachel Carson Conservation Park Do you hear what I hear? The various songs and calls of birds can help enthusiasts find and ID species, especially when the landscape is fully leafed out. But for beginning and mid-level birders, interpreting this wide variety of voices can be confusing and frustrating. Our leader will help you to learn to listen for and begin to recognize some of the species breeding in our region. He’ll also discuss the upsides/downsides of using Voice ID apps. This walk is intentionally scheduled after the migratory pulse of through-species in order to focus on local breeders—both resident and migratory. The walk will split field time between the Blue Mash Nature Trail and nearby Rachel Carson Conservation Park.