Join us for a scenic spring bird walk at Sundogs Bed and Breakfast, where we’ll explore lush gardens and grasslands during the peak of migration!

PVAS Host: Nancy Kirschbaum, Carol Winckler

Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants.

All birding enthusiasts, from beginners to experts, are welcome!

Join us for a guided bird walk at the stunning garden and grassland preserve of Sundogs Bed and Breakfast during the peak of spring migration. We’ll be on the lookout for vibrant species such as Orchard and Baltimore Orioles, Indigo Buntings, Field Sparrows, Prairie Warblers, Scarlet Tanagers, Tree Swallows, Eastern Bluebirds, Great Crested Flycatchers, and a variety of migrating warblers.

For those interested, an optional extension at the end of the walk will take us just half a mile down the road to the public parking lot at Dam #4 on the Potomac River, where we’ll search for Green Herons, Swallows, and more warblers.

A heartfelt thank-you to Peggy Bowers for generously opening this beautiful property for our birding adventure!

Photo credit: Lorraine Minns/Audubon Photography Awards

• Walking Distance: Approximately 2 miles, with an easy option to return to the cars for those who prefer a shorter walk.
• Pace/Activities: Leisurely (meandering, many breaks to stop and observe)
• Exposure: The group will often be at the woods’ edge and open meadows, so expect areas of full sun.
• Terrain: Mostly mowed grass/earthen trail. Fairly level ground
• Restroom: Indoor, flushing restrooms are available. Note that access requires going up/down stairs.
• Parking/Where to Meet: Park in the Sundogs Bed and Breakfast parking lot. The group will gather by the parking lot.
• What to Bring: The grass may be wet in the morning, so wear sturdy, waterproof or water-resistant shoes, and dress appropriately for the weather. Ticks can be active in May, so consider wearing long pants, high socks, and bug spray for extra protection. Bring water to stay hydrated, and if you have them, binoculars and cameras will enhance your birding experience. For those interested in bird identification and tracking, you may want to download the free birding apps from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Merlin (https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/) and eBird (https://ebird.org/about/ebird-mobile/).

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About Nancy: Nancy’s interest in birds began with a bird feeder that her dad built. On a fourth grade field trip to a bird banding station, she got to hold and release an American Goldfinch, and she became a confirmed lifelong birder. Nancy has participated in many bird counts and breeding bird atlas projects. She met her husband, Elliot, on a Baltimore Bird Club field trip, and they have traveled and birded together for over forty years. Nancy is a retired elementary school teacher and a member of PVAS and the Maryland Ornithological Society.

About Carol: Carol has had an interest in birding since childhood when grandma would take her for walks on the family farm in Illinois, letting her hold her bird book and look through her binoculars.  She is a retired elementary school teacher and has been a Master Naturalist since 2017.  She became a PVAS member in 2007 while taking her first Birding 101 class.  She continues to enjoy participating in bird walks, helping teach birding classes, and take part each year with the Christmas Bird Count and Birdathon.