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Foreman’s Branch Bird Observatory promotes avian conservation and awareness through research, experiential learning, and community engagement. We are part of Washington College's Center for Environment & Society in Chestertown, MD.

06/16/2026

We are halfway through our spring top ten countdown so it seemed like a good time for a post featuring all the staff who made the season a success!

06/15/2026

American 🇺🇸 Goldfinches took the number 6️⃣ spot in our spring top ten.

All banding is conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey.

06/14/2026

It was a good season for Northern Cardinals- they took the #7 spot in our spring top ten.

All banding is conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey.

06/13/2026

Song Sparrows took the 8th spot in our spring top ten countdown. Most of the Song Sparrows we catch are migrants. Though some do breed in our area, they are uncommon nesters in the netting area.

All banding is conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey.

06/12/2026

Northern Bobwhite populations have drastically decreased on Maryland’s Eastern shore. Fortunately, throughout the state, there are programs dedicated to restoring habitat in efforts to bring back the population. Thanks to management practices at our specific site, Northern Bobwhite calls are heard all morning during the breeding season. We are lucky enough to occasionally capture them in our nets during banding efforts as well. Pictured above is an adult female.

All banding is conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey.

06/11/2026

The dawn rush hour is really something!

06/10/2026

In the number 9 spot for our spring 2026 season is the Brown-headed Cowbird. While males have a brown head that contrasts with their glossy blackish body, females are sort of grayish brown all over. Female cowbirds are one of the most frequently confusing feeder birds, so study up!

All banding is conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey.

06/09/2026

Are you ready for a top 10 countdown? We are ready to reveal the top 10 species of our spring 2026 season species number 10 was the Yellow-rumped Warbler.

While this species over winters in small numbers in our area the vast majority of individuals we captured were traveling north to their breeding grounds.

All banding is conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey.

06/08/2026

The very last bird banded in our spring migration season was a Downy Woodpecker. We are working on compiling some stats and highlights of the season so stay tuned.

All banding is conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey.

06/07/2026

Here is one more baby to round out our collection of young birds. This Carolina Wren might look more or less the same as an adult bird, but this picture shows the fleshy gape at the corners of its bill, a good characteristic of a juvenille.

All banding is conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Address

485 S. Cross Street
Chestertown, MD
21620

Telephone

+14108108405

Website

https://www.washcoll.edu/learn-by-doing/ces/fbbo.php, https://www.usgs.gov/labs/bird-banding-laboratory/science/why-we-b

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