Birding Tour at Hart-Miller Island

Name: Birding Tour at Hart-Miller Island
Start: 2024-12-18T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-18T13:00:00-05:00

December 18 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm EST

Feast your eyes on some of the most extraordinary birds that Maryland has to offer.

The Maryland Port Administration is pleased to welcome the general public to participate in an upcoming birding tour. This birding experience is free to the public.

Due to the popularity and interest in these tours, we are implementing a registration lottery. Each lottery entrant may enter for up to four (4) spots by filling out the form below. The lottery is a process of selecting people from a list of entries to participate in the birding tour. Selected entries are registered for the event and provided with further details such as event logistics, confirmation, and additional information. Those not selected will be put on a waitlist for the event if spots become available due to cancellations. The lottery system ensures an accessible, fair, and unbiased selection of participants for popular events with limited spots.

Please note the Birding Tour Details and Safety Information below before registering and be sure to check your spam/junk folder in addition to your primary inbox to ensure you receive communications associated with this event. Questions can be directed to the birding tour leader at Maryland Ports Birding at birdingtours@menv.com.

Lottery Entrance Deadline: December 3, 2024 at 11:59 pm
Lottery Selections Announced: December 4, 2024
Event Date: December 18, 2024
Event Location: Meeting Location TBD

Special Event Features

We will be birding by bus to eliminate extensive walking between stops. Please arrive by 8:50 AM for a timely departure.

Meeting Location TBD

Primary Entrant: Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Main Phone

Are you 18 years or older?(Required)

If you are not 18, you can still join this tour but need someone over 18 to both register and accompany you.

Yes

Is this the first MPA birding tour that you or any of the additional participants in your group have attended?(Required)

Yes

Do you or the additional participant/s of your group need a Spanish language interpreter?(Required)

Yes

I will read and follow the safety guidelines including that tours are led on unpaved surfaces and that I will wear closed-toe shoes?(Required)

Read guidelines here .

I agree

I will check my email and spam folder the day of the event to confirm the tour has not been canceled.(Required)

I agree

I will not bring any unregistered participants.(Required)

I agree

Entry for Additional Participants(Required)

Are you entering the lottery on behalf of any additional requested participants?

Entry for Additional Participants

You may request a spot for up to three (3) additional people. If you have a group larger than four (4) individuals, please contact email full names, phone numbers, and email addresses to Maryland Ports Birding at birdingtours@menv.com to explore additional options.

Second in Group: Name

First Last

Main Phone

Third in Group: Name

First Last

Main Phone

Fourth in Group: Name

First Last

Main Phone

Comments / Requests

Please let us know about any mobility needs or additional information that will make the tour comfortable for you and we will do our best to accommodate.

Tour Details & Safety Information for Confirmed Registrants

Birding tours are typically held on unpaved roads with rock, gravel, or mud with the potential of crossing shallow water. Participants must be prepared to board a bus or boat and traverse several miles of uneven terrain. We recommend bringing telescopes, binoculars, water, and adequate sun protection. For your safety, please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Open-toe shoes, sandals, or thin-soled sneakers are not permitted.

The birding tour may be canceled in the event of high winds or inclement weather. Please check your email 24 hours before the event to be sure there has been no unforeseen cancellation. This walk may be canceled on the morning of the event due to unforeseen circumstances. Click here for the full list of safety guidelines and site rules.

Our birding tours are popular and often have a waitlist. If you need to cancel, please notify us immediately by emailing Maryland Ports Birding at birdingtours@menv.com, so your spot can be allocated to someone on the waitlist.

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Details

Date:: December 18
Time:: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm EST
Event Category:: Birding Tours