Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership
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Maintain and enhance native bird populations and the habitats they use by fostering partnerships with public and private entities and promoting community action. www.marylandbirds.org
Thank you all for being part of MBCP’s community and supporting our mission of protecting Maryland's #birds and their habitats. Our fundraising goal for Giving Tuesday was a challenge match of $3,000, but we flew right past that target and raised over $4,900!
December 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Thank you all for being part of MBCP’s community and supporting our mission of protecting Maryland's #birds and their habitats. Our fundraising goal for Giving Tuesday was a challenge match of $3,000, but we flew right past that target and raised over $4,900!
This #GivingTuesday, when there are so many options & organizations hoping to gain your support, consider the #birds. If helping Maryland birds is impt to you, & if giving to a top-rated charity dedicated to achieving results for conservation is a priority, please consider MBCP! bit.ly/GiveMBCP25
December 2, 2025 at 11:42 PM
This #GivingTuesday, when there are so many options & organizations hoping to gain your support, consider the #birds. If helping Maryland birds is impt to you, & if giving to a top-rated charity dedicated to achieving results for conservation is a priority, please consider MBCP! bit.ly/GiveMBCP25
🪶❓Mystery Map Monday turns into Trivia Tuesday! 🧠The species from our map quiz yesterday (our last post) was GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLET.
Congratulations to those who guessed correctly! 🎉
Congratulations to those who guessed correctly! 🎉
December 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🪶❓Mystery Map Monday turns into Trivia Tuesday! 🧠The species from our map quiz yesterday (our last post) was GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLET.
Congratulations to those who guessed correctly! 🎉
Congratulations to those who guessed correctly! 🎉
🪶📍It's Mystery Map Monday! 🤔 Up for a challenge to test how well you know your local bird distributions? Which Maryland breeding bird matches this Breeding Bird Atlas 3 map that has observations documented in >40 blocks & experienced a 51% increase in total blocks from previous breeding bird atlas?
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
🪶📍It's Mystery Map Monday! 🤔 Up for a challenge to test how well you know your local bird distributions? Which Maryland breeding bird matches this Breeding Bird Atlas 3 map that has observations documented in >40 blocks & experienced a 51% increase in total blocks from previous breeding bird atlas?
Make sure you have #GivingTuesday marked on your calendar - only 2 weeks away! This year, the single biggest day to focus on philanthropy & causes is taking place on Dec 2. We hope MBCP is among the #birds groups you will support.
Don’t want to wait? Ready to support now? Donate: bit.ly/GiveMBCP25
Don’t want to wait? Ready to support now? Donate: bit.ly/GiveMBCP25
November 19, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Make sure you have #GivingTuesday marked on your calendar - only 2 weeks away! This year, the single biggest day to focus on philanthropy & causes is taking place on Dec 2. We hope MBCP is among the #birds groups you will support.
Don’t want to wait? Ready to support now? Donate: bit.ly/GiveMBCP25
Don’t want to wait? Ready to support now? Donate: bit.ly/GiveMBCP25
It's Mystery Map Monday! Which MD breeding #bird matches this Breeding Bird Atlas 3 map that has observations documented in over 110 blocks and experienced a 7% increase in total blocks from the previous breeding bird atlas?
Put your guess below & check back tomorrow (next post) for answer!
Put your guess below & check back tomorrow (next post) for answer!
October 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
It's Mystery Map Monday! Which MD breeding #bird matches this Breeding Bird Atlas 3 map that has observations documented in over 110 blocks and experienced a 7% increase in total blocks from the previous breeding bird atlas?
Put your guess below & check back tomorrow (next post) for answer!
Put your guess below & check back tomorrow (next post) for answer!
Birds are on the move with millions passing through Maryland. Take action to support migratory #birds as well as prepare for residential birds that will bring joy throughout the winter. Join MBCP in doing our part to create healthy habitats to help birds thrive: marylandbirds.org/what-you-can...
October 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Birds are on the move with millions passing through Maryland. Take action to support migratory #birds as well as prepare for residential birds that will bring joy throughout the winter. Join MBCP in doing our part to create healthy habitats to help birds thrive: marylandbirds.org/what-you-can...
⏰🪶 Last chance! Migrating #birds fly by fast — and your opportunity to sign up to attend or receive a recording is too! This is your final opportunity to join our free #ornithology webinar.
🎟️RSVP now (or by 5pm the day of) to secure your FREE spot or get the recording at the link: bit.ly/MBCPOct9
🎟️RSVP now (or by 5pm the day of) to secure your FREE spot or get the recording at the link: bit.ly/MBCPOct9
October 9, 2025 at 12:42 AM
⏰🪶 Last chance! Migrating #birds fly by fast — and your opportunity to sign up to attend or receive a recording is too! This is your final opportunity to join our free #ornithology webinar.
🎟️RSVP now (or by 5pm the day of) to secure your FREE spot or get the recording at the link: bit.ly/MBCPOct9
🎟️RSVP now (or by 5pm the day of) to secure your FREE spot or get the recording at the link: bit.ly/MBCPOct9
The MBCP team had a great time at the Maryland Ornithological Society Convention. It was wonderful chatting birds w both old & new friends. We're excited to continue conserving Maryland's birds together!
Until next year's convention - or when we cross paths in the field - good birding everyone!
Until next year's convention - or when we cross paths in the field - good birding everyone!
September 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The MBCP team had a great time at the Maryland Ornithological Society Convention. It was wonderful chatting birds w both old & new friends. We're excited to continue conserving Maryland's birds together!
Until next year's convention - or when we cross paths in the field - good birding everyone!
Until next year's convention - or when we cross paths in the field - good birding everyone!
📣 Free #Ornithology Webinar
🗓️ When: Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 6-7 PM ET
📍 Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Join us to celebrate World Migratory #Bird Day with a webinar highlighting migratory birds and the communities working to protect them in Maryland.
🎟️ RSVP today! bit.ly/MBCPOct9
🗓️ When: Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 6-7 PM ET
📍 Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Join us to celebrate World Migratory #Bird Day with a webinar highlighting migratory birds and the communities working to protect them in Maryland.
🎟️ RSVP today! bit.ly/MBCPOct9
September 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
📣 Free #Ornithology Webinar
🗓️ When: Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 6-7 PM ET
📍 Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Join us to celebrate World Migratory #Bird Day with a webinar highlighting migratory birds and the communities working to protect them in Maryland.
🎟️ RSVP today! bit.ly/MBCPOct9
🗓️ When: Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 6-7 PM ET
📍 Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Join us to celebrate World Migratory #Bird Day with a webinar highlighting migratory birds and the communities working to protect them in Maryland.
🎟️ RSVP today! bit.ly/MBCPOct9
Black-crowned Night Heron is official #bird of City of Frederick, chosen after a public voting contest. The selection of a bird rep was inspired by Frederick’s designation as a Bird City, an effort led by Bird City MD Coordinator Pamela Kellett & MBCP board member Mike Spurrier.
📸 by Gabriel Foley
📸 by Gabriel Foley
September 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Black-crowned Night Heron is official #bird of City of Frederick, chosen after a public voting contest. The selection of a bird rep was inspired by Frederick’s designation as a Bird City, an effort led by Bird City MD Coordinator Pamela Kellett & MBCP board member Mike Spurrier.
📸 by Gabriel Foley
📸 by Gabriel Foley
❓Mystery Map Monday turns into Trivia Tuesday! 🧠The #bird species from our #ornithology map quiz yesterday (our last post) was BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON.
Congratulations to those who guessed correctly! 🎉
Photo: Black-crowned Night Heron by Nitin Yadav from Pexels
Congratulations to those who guessed correctly! 🎉
Photo: Black-crowned Night Heron by Nitin Yadav from Pexels
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 AM
❓Mystery Map Monday turns into Trivia Tuesday! 🧠The #bird species from our #ornithology map quiz yesterday (our last post) was BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON.
Congratulations to those who guessed correctly! 🎉
Photo: Black-crowned Night Heron by Nitin Yadav from Pexels
Congratulations to those who guessed correctly! 🎉
Photo: Black-crowned Night Heron by Nitin Yadav from Pexels
❓Mystery Map Monday turns into Trivia Tuesday! 🧠The species from our map quiz yesterday (our last post) was BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON.
Congratulations to those who guessed correctly! 🎉
Photo: Black-crowned Night Heron by Nitin Yadav from Pexels
Congratulations to those who guessed correctly! 🎉
Photo: Black-crowned Night Heron by Nitin Yadav from Pexels
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 AM
❓Mystery Map Monday turns into Trivia Tuesday! 🧠The species from our map quiz yesterday (our last post) was BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON.
Congratulations to those who guessed correctly! 🎉
Photo: Black-crowned Night Heron by Nitin Yadav from Pexels
Congratulations to those who guessed correctly! 🎉
Photo: Black-crowned Night Heron by Nitin Yadav from Pexels
It's Mystery Map Monday! Which MD breeding #bird matches this Breeding Bird Atlas 3 map that has observations documented in over 20 blocks & experienced a 5% increase in total blocks from the previous breeding bird atlas?
Put your guess below & check back tomorrow (next post) for answer!
Put your guess below & check back tomorrow (next post) for answer!
September 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
It's Mystery Map Monday! Which MD breeding #bird matches this Breeding Bird Atlas 3 map that has observations documented in over 20 blocks & experienced a 5% increase in total blocks from the previous breeding bird atlas?
Put your guess below & check back tomorrow (next post) for answer!
Put your guess below & check back tomorrow (next post) for answer!
🏠There’s a new home ready for an American Kestrel pair to use during next year’s breeding season. 🪺 Installed today at Serenity Ridge Natural Burial Cemetery, we’re grateful to be partnering with folks like them across the state to support this declining #bird species.
Photo by Alex Pellegrini
Photo by Alex Pellegrini
September 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
🏠There’s a new home ready for an American Kestrel pair to use during next year’s breeding season. 🪺 Installed today at Serenity Ridge Natural Burial Cemetery, we’re grateful to be partnering with folks like them across the state to support this declining #bird species.
Photo by Alex Pellegrini
Photo by Alex Pellegrini
Chet Anderson was a veterinarian serving horse farms in Central Maryland for over 40 years. He used his connections with landowners to help our Farmland Raptor Program (FRP) set up nest boxes for American Barn Owls.
#birds #ornithology
#birds #ornithology
September 18, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Chet Anderson was a veterinarian serving horse farms in Central Maryland for over 40 years. He used his connections with landowners to help our Farmland Raptor Program (FRP) set up nest boxes for American Barn Owls.
#birds #ornithology
#birds #ornithology
❓Mystery Map Monday turns into Trivia Tuesday! 🧠The #bird species from our #ornithology map quiz yesterday (our last post) was AMERICAN KESTREL.
Congratulations to those who guessed correctly! 🎉
Photo: American Kestrel by Devonyu from Getty Images
Congratulations to those who guessed correctly! 🎉
Photo: American Kestrel by Devonyu from Getty Images
September 16, 2025 at 10:54 PM
❓Mystery Map Monday turns into Trivia Tuesday! 🧠The #bird species from our #ornithology map quiz yesterday (our last post) was AMERICAN KESTREL.
Congratulations to those who guessed correctly! 🎉
Photo: American Kestrel by Devonyu from Getty Images
Congratulations to those who guessed correctly! 🎉
Photo: American Kestrel by Devonyu from Getty Images
❓Mystery Map Monday turns into Trivia Tuesday! 🧠The species from our map quiz yesterday (our last post) was AMERICAN KESTREL.
Congratulations to those who guessed correctly! 🎉
Photo: American Kestrel by Devonyu from Getty Images
Congratulations to those who guessed correctly! 🎉
Photo: American Kestrel by Devonyu from Getty Images
September 16, 2025 at 10:54 PM
❓Mystery Map Monday turns into Trivia Tuesday! 🧠The species from our map quiz yesterday (our last post) was AMERICAN KESTREL.
Congratulations to those who guessed correctly! 🎉
Photo: American Kestrel by Devonyu from Getty Images
Congratulations to those who guessed correctly! 🎉
Photo: American Kestrel by Devonyu from Getty Images
It's Mystery Map Monday! Which MD breeding #bird matches this Breeding Bird Atlas 3 map that has observations documented in over 300 blocks & yet experienced a 32.8% decline in total blocks from the previous breeding bird atlas?
Put your guess below & check back tomorrow (next post) for answer!
Put your guess below & check back tomorrow (next post) for answer!
September 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
It's Mystery Map Monday! Which MD breeding #bird matches this Breeding Bird Atlas 3 map that has observations documented in over 300 blocks & yet experienced a 32.8% decline in total blocks from the previous breeding bird atlas?
Put your guess below & check back tomorrow (next post) for answer!
Put your guess below & check back tomorrow (next post) for answer!
We're out at the Maryland Osprey and Nature Festival - Education, Conservation, Celebration - today, April 5! Stop by our booth to learn more about our current programs, like our farmland raptor project, and how you can get involved to join us in conserving #birds across #Maryland!
April 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM