UPCOMING EVENTS
We hope you can join us for these fun birding events! We will continue to update the calendar as plans come together. Some of our events occur at the same time each year, while others are somewhat dependent on tide schedules. If you want to stay informed, please subscribe to our e-newsletter and follow us on Facebook.
Winter/Spring 2026: Please note that the dates below are preliminary. We will confirm dates with our partners and update the schedule as needed.
Jan. 3: Scoters & Seals in Southern DE: We’re planning a morning field trip at Prime Hook NWR and an afternoon wildlife-watching cruise with Fisherman’s Wharf in Lewes, DE. — Registration will open before Dec. 1. If you want to add your name to the waitlist, please email dmvbirds@gmail.com with your name and the number in your party. We will contact you when registration opens.
Jan. 10: Birding by Boat on the Baltimore Water Taxi: We’re planning an afternoon boat trip on the Patapsco River, departing from the Baltimore Peninsula and cruising by Fort McHenry and the Inner Harbor — Registration will open soon. If you want to add your name to the waitlist, please email dmvbirds@gmail.com with your name and the number in your party. We will contact you when registration opens.
Jan. 16 – 18: Winter Delmarva Dogfish BirdINNg Weekend #1: We’re planning morning field trips at Coastal Delmarva hotspots and afternoon wildlife-watching cruises with Fisherman’s Wharf. — Registration will open before Dec. 1. If you want to add your name to the waitlist, please email dmvbirds@gmail.com with your name and the number in your party. We will contact you when registration opens.
Feb. 7: Birding by Boat on the Baltimore Water Taxi: We’re planning an afternoon boat trip on the Patapsco River, departing from the Baltimore Peninsula and cruising by Fort McHenry and the Inner Harbor — Registration will open before Jan. 1. If you want to add your name to the waitlist, please email dmvbirds@gmail.com with your name and the number in your party. We will contact you when registration opens.
Feb. 14: Scoters & Seals in Southern DE: We’re planning a Valentine’s Day afternoon wildlife-watching cruise with Fisherman’s Wharf in Lewes, DE. — Registration will open before Jan. 1. If you want to add your name to the waitlist, please email dmvbirds@gmail.com with your name and the number in your party. We will contact you when registration opens.
Feb. 27 – March 1: Winter Delmarva Dogfish BirdINNg Weekend #2: We’re planning morning field trips at Coastal Delmarva hotspots and afternoon wildlife-watching cruises with Fisherman’s Wharf. — Registration will open before Jan. 15. If you want to add your name to the waitlist, please email dmvbirds@gmail.com with your name and the number in your party. We will contact you when registration opens.
March 7: Birding by Boat on the Baltimore Water Taxi: We’re planning an afternoon boat trip on the Patapsco River, departing from the Baltimore Peninsula and cruising by Fort McHenry and the Inner Harbor — Registration will open before Jan. 15. If you want to add your name to the waitlist, please email dmvbirds@gmail.com with your name and the number in your party. We will contact you when registration opens.
March 14 – 15: Chincoteague Birding Weekend: We’re planning morning field trips at Chincoteague birding spots and an afternoon wildlife-watching cruise with Daisey’s Island Cruises. — Registration will open before Feb. 1. If you want to add your name to the waitlist, please email dmvbirds@gmail.com with your name and the number in your party. We will contact you when registration opens.
March 21: Birding by Boat on the Baltimore Water Taxi: We’re planning an afternoon boat trip on the Patapsco River, departing from the Baltimore Peninsula and cruising by Fort McHenry and the Inner Harbor — Registration will open before Feb. 1. If you want to add your name to the waitlist, please email dmvbirds@gmail.com with your name and the number in your party. We will contact you when registration opens.
April 11: Smith Island & Tangier Island Birding Cruise: We’re planning an all-day cruise with Elizabeth Joy Charters to visit Smith Island, MD and Tangier Island, VA — Registration will open before March 1. If you want to add your name to the waitlist, please email dmvbirds@gmail.com with your name and the number in your party. We will contact you when registration opens.