Sunday, April 27

Prothonotary Warbler and Common Loon. Photos courtesy of Dr. Frode Jacobsen.

Registration will open before March 1, 2025. Field trips listed below are from the 2024 event. We may change some field trip offerings before registration opens.

MORNING FIELD TRIPS

Warblermania! (HIKING/DRIVING)
Time: 7:00 am – 10:30 am
Cost: $30/person
Guides: TBD
Meeting Location: Pocomoke River Canoe Company, located at 2 River St, Snow Hill, MD 21863

Please note: Dress and prepare for muddy trails and ticks.

Warblermania! will help you add neotropical migrants to your weekend tally. This property is managed by The Nature Conservancy, and features protected upland forest and bald cypress swamps of Nassawango Creek. We typically find more than 10 warbler species here, including Prothonotary, Worm-eating, and Prairie Warblers, American Redstarts, Northern Parulas, and other birds of the Pocomoke River watershed. You will meet your guides at the Pocomoke River Canoe Company and caravan from there.

Warblermania! at Mt. Olive Church Road.

Neotropicals on the Nassawango – Red House Road to Nassawango Bridge (KAYAK/CANOE)
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $65/person sharing a canoe ($120 total), $80/person solo kayak, $50/person with your own boat & portage (please note: cost includes 11% tax added to rentals by Pocomoke River Canoe Co.)
Guides: TBD
Meeting Location: Pocomoke River Canoe Company, located at 2 River St, Snow Hill, MD 21863

Please note: All paddling done by participants; some experience required. Must be 13 years old to participate. If you are reserving a tandem kayak or canoe, please plan to attend with a paddling partner. We can’t always guarantee another solo paddler will join you in a two-person boat. Thank you!

After we meet at the Pocomoke River Canoe Company in Snow Hill, we’ll be driven to the launch at Red House Road, a few miles northwest. From there, we’ll paddle Nassawango Creek deep into this forested wilderness of bald cypress. Prothonotary Warblers, Wood Ducks, Bald Eagles, and beavers are regulars on this 3-hour trip, which will end at the bridge on Nassawango Road.

On a windy day, this paddle can present a moderate challenge as we approach the Nassawango Road bridge. Paddlers may choose canoes, tandem kayaks, or solo kayaks. Northern Parula; photo courtesy of Frode Jacobsen.

Please note:

  • No cancellations are accepted after April 10, 2025. For a further explanation of our refund policy, please click here.
  • Trips will go rain or shine, unless torrential rains prevent us from viewing wildlife.
  • If the trip is canceled due to dangerous conditions, 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.