International Dark Sky Week has been proclaimed in Maryland… Read more
Denton: Maryland’s Newest “High Flyer” Bird City
A Garden Story
Karen and Emily, birders and friends, helped each other create habitat for birds in their yards. Read more
Small Towns, Soaring Impact
Ospreys reflect the health of the ecosystem, represent one of conservation’s great comeback stories, and are increasingly shaping the identity of small waterfront communities. Read more.
Meet the Future of Raptor Conservation
College students are gaining college credit and field research experience with MBCP’s Farmland Raptor Program. “The data that our interns are collecting are contributing to global research. This research will help to guide conservation actions,” explains Andy Brown, internship supervisor. Read more.
Americorps Internship at MBCP
Are you interested in conserving Bald Eagles? Consider becoming an intern for our Bald Eagle Nest Monitoring Program and receive an education award of $1,565 for you, your child, or your grandchild. Read more.
MBCP Welcomes New Members to its Board
Creating a Bird Friendly Yard
As winter gives way to spring, it’s a natural time to think about how your yard can better support birds. Read more.
Well, How Did We Get Here?
In January, Farmland Raptor Program volunteer Michelle Huston climbed to the top of a silo to install a nest box for American Barn Owls with her husband Jayson who assembled the box below. Michelle tells the story of how they became volunteers and regional box managers for the program. Read more.
Scout Leads Barn Owl Nest Box Construction Project
Scout Matt Florez led a Scout project in December 2025 to build eight American Barn Owl nest boxes for the Maryland Farmland Raptor Program. Read Matt’s story about how he became inspired to take on this project. Read more.