May 8-10: Baltimore Birding Weekend
We’re excited for spring migration in Baltimore! Registration is open for the May 8-10 Baltimore Birding Weekend.
The 10th Annual Baltimore Birding Weekend will be hosted May 8 – 10, 2026. The weekend includes an exciting itinerary of field trips in and around Baltimore. Excursions included guided hikes in city parks, unique natural areas, and areas with restricted public access. The combined tally from all sites explored during our May 2025 event was 147 species! And yes — we have Baltimore Orioles and Common Ravens on the list!
In 2025, we donated $1,000 from the event to the Phoenix Wildlife Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation and return to the wild of native birds, mammals, and reptiles and to the education of the public on wildlife issues. We plan to do the same in 2026. Thanks to our guests and guides for their support!
Read more about the event and review field trip descriptions at www.BaltimoreBirding.com.
Registration
Registration is hosted on the Delmarva Birding website because this site has the ability to use the “shopping cart” feature. There is no shopping cart feature on the Baltimore Birding website. If you have any trouble registering, please email Jim Rapp at dmvbirds@gmail.com.
Friday, May 8
Click here for May 8 field trip descriptions at www.BaltimoreBirding.com.
Middle Branch Park/Masonville Cove (DRIVING/HIKING)
Time: 8:00 – 11:00 am
Cost: $30/person
Guides: Scott Housten & Jim Rapp
Meeting Location: 3301 Waterview Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230 – meet near the dock behind the Boat House, then Masonville Cove at 1000 Frankfurst Ave, Baltimore, MD
Hart-Miller Island (BOAT/BUS/HIKING)
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: $65/person
Guides: Tim Carney & Brenda Miller
Meeting Location: 2024A Riverview Road, Essex, MD, 21221 – park and meet in the gravel parking area. Use GPS Coordinates: 39.255085, -76.427599
Update (posted at 4:00 pm on Sunday, March 22): The Hart-Miller Island trip is sold out.
We often have cancellations before the tour. If you would like to add your name to the waitlist, please email dmvbirds@gmail.com with your name and the number of participants in your group. We may be able to add you in the event of a cancellation.
Southwest Area Park
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Cost: $30/person
Guides: Scott Housten & Jim Rapp
Meeting Location: meet your guides in the parking lot for the Baltimore Highlands Light Rail Station, located at 4113 Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21227. GPS Coordinates: 39.236027, -76.632732
Saturday morning, May 9
Click here for May 9 field trip descriptions at www.BaltimoreBirding.com.
Masonville Dredged Material Containment Facility (HIKING)
Time: 7:30 – 11:00 am
Cost: $30/person
Guides: Tim Carney & Scott Housten
Meeting Location: You will meet Scott Housten in the parking lot at Middle Branch Park, located at 3301 Waterview Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230. After Scott checks everyone in, the group will caravan for a 7-minute drive to meet Tim Carney at the Masonville DMCF at 7:50 am. Detailed directions will be provided before May 9.
Herring Run Park (HIKING)
Time: 8:00 – 11:00 am
Cost: $30/person
Guides: Bud Poole & Eric Fishel
Meeting Location: Across the street from the St Francis of Assisi School, located at 3617 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21218. Meet on the Herring Run Trail at the corner of Harford Road and Chesterfield Ave. Use GPS Coordinates: 39.331312, -76.579207
Gwynns Falls Leakin Park (HIKING)
Time: 8:00 – 11:00 am
Cost: $30/person
Guides: Nico Sarbanes & Jim Rapp
Meeting Location: parking lot of the Winans Meadow Trailhead. Use GPS coordinates: 39.30457, -76.69368
Saturday afternoon, May 9
Click here for May 9 field trip descriptions at www.BaltimoreBirding.com.
Fort McHenry & Wetlands Trail (HIKING)
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Cost: $45/person; cost includes access to the restricted wetlands trail managed by the National Aquarium in Baltimore
Guides: Nico Sarbanes, Eric Fishel & Dan Cullen (National Aquarium)
Meeting Location: 2400 East Fort Avenue, Baltimore , MD 21230. Please park in the grass & gravel parking area on the left as you enter. Use GPS Coordinates: 39.265102, -76.581476
Update (posted at 5:00 am on Saturday, April 11): The Fort McHenry trip is sold out.
We often have cancellations before the tour. If you would like to add your name to the waitlist, please email dmvbirds@gmail.com with your name and the number of participants in your group. We may be able to add you in the event of a cancellation.
Green Mount Cemetery (HIKING)
Time: 1:00 – 3:45 pm
Cost: $30/person
Guides: Scott Housten & Brenda Miller
Meeting Location: 1501 Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21202 – you may drive through the entrance and park along the road; your guides will meet you just inside the entrance. Use GPS coordinates: 39.307218, -76.608252
Breeding Birds of Baltimore (HIKING/DRIVING)
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Cost: $30/person
Guides: Bud Poole & Jim Rapp
Meeting Location: Thames Street Park, located at the corner of Thames Street and South Wolfe Street in Fells Point. We recommend that you arrive early to get street parking and enjoy lunch in Fells Point before we meet at the park at 1:00 pm. Use GPS coordinates: 39.282171, -76.590255
Tally Rally at Union Craft Brewing (SOCIAL)
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Cost: free, but RSVP is required – please email dmvbirds@gmail.com with your name and the number in your party
Meeting Location: 1700 West 41st Street #420, Baltimore, MD 21211 – meet guides and birders outside on the patio
Sunday morning, May 10
Click here for May 10 field trip descriptions at www.BaltimoreBirding.com.
Hanlon Park and Druid Hill Park (HIKING/DRIVING)
Time: 8:00 – 11:00 am
Cost: $30/person
Guides: Nico Sarbanes & Guide TBD
Meeting Location: Please park along Powhatan Avenue, but be mindful of the residential driveways. Please do not block anyone in. Meet your guides on the paved path along Lake Ashburton. Use GPS coordinates: 39.319859, -76.671082
Bird Banding in Patterson Park (HIKING)
Time: 8:00 – 11:00 am
Cost: $30/person
Guides: Bud Poole, Brenda Miller & Eric Fishel
Meeting Location: Across from 2901 E Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21224 – park on the street and meet your guides at the corner entrance of Patterson Park, across from the Patterson Public House. Use GPS coordinates: 39.292108, -76.576341
Druid Hill Reservoir & Horseshoe Falls (HIKING)
Time: 8:00 – 11:00 am
Cost: $30/person
Guides: Jim Rapp & Scott Housten
Meeting Location: meet your guides in front of the Baltimore City Recreation & Parks Office Building, located at 3001 East Drive, Baltimore, MD 21217. There is parking along East Drive. GPS Coordinates: 39.320395, -76.634617
Please note:
- No cancellations are accepted after April 25, 2026. For a further explanation of our refund policy, please click here.
- Trips will go rain or shine, unless torrential rains or dangerous conditions prevent us from viewing wildlife.
- If the trip is canceled, we will notify you via email. Please note that the email will be sent to all participants BCC, so you may need to check your email spam folder. A full refund will be provided within 15 days.