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Carroll County Bird Club 
Maryland Ornithological Society
Sykesville, MD 21784-6659
410-549-3598 - voice
| Contact 1 | CJ McAuliffe President (9/19-9/20) 410-346-7738 - voice |
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| Contact 2 | Amy Hoffman Treasurer (9/19-9/20) 410-549-3598 - voice amythoffman@comcast.net |
| Purpose | To bring together those with an interest in birds and the environment. |
| Service | While birds are the main focus, many other aspects of natural history are explored such as butterflies, wildflowers, and animal signs. Guided hikes, approximately 15-20 per year, are offered at various locations. Meetings are 7:00 pm the first Wednesday of each month (excluding January, June, July, and August) at the Carroll Nonprofit Center, 255 Clifton Boulevard, Westminster, MD. These meetings offer a specialist, generally with a slide/lecture presentation, and are open and free to the public. Paid club membership includes membership in the Maryland Ornithological Society (MOS) which gives the additional benefits of The Maryland Yellowthroat, a bimonthly calendar of events; Maryland Birdlife, a quarterly publication of articles and lists of birds sighted; use of the Maryland bird sanctuary property for birding and overnights in the houses, and representation through MOS in legislative issues concerning the environment. |
| Eligibility | Open to anyone. |
| Fees | Annual club fees: family $30, individual $25, juniors $10. |
| Area Served | Serves Carroll County. |
| Subjects | Birds, Children - Activities/Entertainment, Clubs And Organizations - Civic/Social/Service, Hiking, Lobbyists, Nature Study |
| Last Updated | 31 January 2023 |