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 Maryland Ornithological Society (MOS) 76th Annual Convention
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November 22-24, 2024 at 4th Floor Grand Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland
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Schedule information subject to change - last updated 11/15/2024
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Friday November 22
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Registration Check-inGrand Hotel Lobby9:00 AM1:00 PM
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First Time Attendee Orientation
4th Floor Grand Ballroom
11:00 AM12:00 PM
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Field Trip: Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge with Chris Bennett and Anthony GonzonDays Inn Parking Lot A12:30 PM4:00 PM
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Field Trip: Cape Henlopen State Park with Joe Francis and Ian Stewart, sponsored by VortexDays Inn Parking Lot B12:30 PM4:00 PM
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Field Trip: E.A. Vaughn Wildlife Management Area North with Russ KovachDays Inn Parking Lot A12:45 PM4:00 PM
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Field Trip: Heron Park & the Bay Club with Jared Parks and Kim AbplanalpDays Inn Parking Lot A12:45 PM4:00 PM
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Field Trip: Figgs Landing, Scott’s Landing and Truitt’s Landing with Jeff Effinger, sponsored by Havre de Grace Decoy MuseumDays Inn Parking Lot B12:45 PM4:00 PM
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Field Trip: Beginner Bird Walk at the Grand Hotel with Mary Lou Clark & Karlyn McPartland, sponsored by Backyard Naturalst
Castaway Room 1st floor
1:00 PM4:00 PM
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Field Trip: Beginner Trip to North OC and Coastal DE, with Wayne BellDays Inn Parking Lot A1:00 PM4:00 PM
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Field Trip: Sinepuxent Bay Boat Trip aboard the OC Bay Hopper with Kurt SchwarzDays Inn Parking Lot B1:00 PM4:00 PM
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Field Trip: Assateague Island National Seashore, with Jim Green, sponsored by Toler Financial GroupDays Inn Parking Lot A1:15 PM4:00 PM
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Field Trip: Ocean City Inlet and Sunset Park with Sarah Kulis & Jim RappDays Inn Parking Lot B1:15 PM4:00 PM
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Wine & Cheese Social, sponsored by the National Park Service
4th Floor Grand Ballroom
4:00 PM6:00 PM
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Vendors and Exhibitors Available 4th Floor Grand I4:00 PM6:45 PM
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Dinner Buffet (meal plan only)
4th Floor Grand Ballroom
5:30 PM7:00 PM
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Convention Announcements and Awards Presentation
4th Floor Grand Ballroom
6:45 PM7:15 PM
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CHAN ROBBINS KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Birding and the Salvation of Birds by Wayne Klockner, Executive Director of the American Birding Association		4th Floor Grand Ballroom7:15 PM9:00 PM
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Saturday November 23
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Breakfast Buffet (meal plan only)
4th Floor Grand Ballroom
5:00 AM6:00 AM
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Box Lunch Pickup (meal plan only)
4th Floor Grand Ballroom
5:30 AM6:00 AM
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Field Trip All Day: Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge with Russ Kovach, sponsored by CelestronDays Inn Parking Lot A5:45 AM4:00 PM
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Field Trip All Day: Somerset County: Irish Grove MOS Sanctuary & Deal Island Wildlife Management Area with Steve SheffieldDays Inn Parking Lot B5:45 AM4:00 PM
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Field Trip: Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge with Joe FrancisDays Inn Parking Lot A6:00 AM11:00 AM
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Field Trip: Cape Henlopen State Park, with Chris Bennett and Anthony GonzonDays Inn Parking Lot B6:00 AM11:00 AM
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Field Trip: E.A. Vaughn Wildlife Management Area Central with Jeff Effinger, sponsored by Howard County ConservancyDays Inn Parking Lot A6:15 AM11:00 AM
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Field Trip: Assateague Island National Seashore, with Kevin Graff & Jo CoxDays Inn Parking Lot B6:15 AM11:00 AM
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Field Trip: Ocean City Inlet and Sunset Park with Marcia Watson & Gene ScarpullaDays Inn Parking Lot A6:30 AM11:00 AM
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Field Trip: West Ocean City to Berlin: Hooper’s, Elliott’s Pond & Heron Park with Wayne BellDays Inn Parking Lot B6:30 AM11:00 AM
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Field Trip: Figgs Landing, Scott’s Landing and Truitt’s Landing with Dave CursonDays Inn Parking Lot A6:45 AM11:00 AM
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Field Trip: Assateague Island Off-Road Vehicle (ORV), with Bill Hulslander & Kurt Schwarz, sponsored by the National Park ServiceDays Inn Parking Lot A7:30 AM11:00 AM
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Field Trip: Sinepuxent Bay Boat Trip aboard the OC Bay Hopper with Kim AbplanalpDays Inn Parking Lot A8:00 AM11:00 AM
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Vendors and Exhibitors Available 4th Floor Grand I11:00 AM1:00 PM
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Lunch Buffet (meal plan only)
4th Floor Grand Ballroom
11:30 AM12:30 PM
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Field Trip: Delaware Bay/Cape Henlopen Boat Trip with Chris Bennett, Anthony Gonzon and Stephen Davies, sponsored by VortexNo gathering at hotel, meet at dock12:15 PM4:00 PM
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Field Trip: Pemberton Historical Park with Ellen LawlerDays Inn Parking Lot A12:30 PM4:00 PM
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Field Trip: Schumaker Pond & Salisbury City Park with Mary Huebner and Jen BarneDays Inn Parking Lot B12:30 PM4:00 PM
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Field Trip: West Ocean City to Berlin: Hooper’s, Elliott’s Pond & Heron Park with Dave CursonDays Inn Parking Lot A12:45 PM4:00 PM
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Field Trip: Sinepuxent Bay Boat Trip aboard the OC Bay Hopper with Jeff EffingerDays Inn Parking Lot A1:00 PM4:00 PM
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Field Trip: Ocean City Inlet and Sunset Park with Jim RappDays Inn Parking Lot B1:00 PM4:00 PM
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SEMINAR: Best Practices in Leading Field Trips by Mark England and Cheryl Hogue4th Floor Grand Ballroom1:00 PM3:30 PM
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Vendors and Exhibitors Available 4th Floor Grand I4:00 PM6:45 PM
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Poster Session 
4th Floor Grand Ballroom
4:00 PM6:00 PM
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Wine & Cheese Social, sponsored by Ellen Lawler
4th Floor Grand Ballroom
4:00 PM6:00 PM
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Dinner Buffet (meal plan only)
4th Floor Grand Ballroom
5:30 PM7:00 PM
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Convention Announcements; Raffle, Silent Auction, and Photo Contest Winners
4th Floor Grand Ballroom
6:45 PM7:30 PM
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Collectively Envisioning the Future of Bird Conservation by Dr. Naamal De Silva, Vice President for Together for Birds at the American Bird Conservancy (ABC)		4th Floor Grand Ballroom7:30 PM9:00 PM
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Sunday November 24
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Breakfast Buffet (meal plan only)
4th Floor Grand Ballroom
5:00 AM6:00 AM
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Field Trip: Cape Henlopen State Park, with Andy Ednie and Greg GoughDays Inn Parking Lot A6:00 AM11:00 AM
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Field Trip: Figgs Landing, Scott’s Landing and Truitt’s Landing with Stephen DaviesDays Inn Parking Lot B6:00 AM11:00 AM
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Field Trip: Assateague Island National Seashore, with Kevin Graff & Jeff EffingerDays Inn Parking Lot A6:15 AM11:00 AM
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Field Trip: Indian River Inlet & Burton Island, with Chris Bennett and Anthony GonzonDays Inn Parking Lot B6:15 AM11:00 AM
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Field Trip: South Point & Bayside Ponds with Kurt SchwarzDays Inn Parking Lot A6:30 AM11:00 AM
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Field Trip: Heron Park & the Bay Club with Jared ParksDays Inn Parking Lot B6:30 AM11:00 AM
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Field Trip: West Ocean City to Berlin: Hooper’s, Elliott’s Pond & Heron Park with Steve Sheffield, sponsored by ZeissDays Inn Parking Lot A6:45 AM11:00 AM
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Field Trip: Ocean City Inlet and Sunset Park with Kim Abplanalp & Wayne KlocknerDays Inn Parking Lot B6:45 AM11:00 AM
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Field Trip: Beginner Stroll at Assateague Island National Seashore, with Sarah Kulis and Jim RappDays Inn Parking Lot A7:00 AM11:00 AM
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Field Trip: Bay Boat Trip aboard the OC Bay Hopper with Russ KovachDays Inn Parking Lot A8:00 AM11:00 AM
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Room Check-outLobby11:30 AM
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Lunch Buffet (meal plan only)
4th Floor Grand Ballroom
11:30 AM12:30 PM
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Bob Ringler Memorial Tally Rally
4th Floor Grand Ballroom
12:30 PM1:15 PM
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On the Way Home Field Trip: Cambridge Waterfront with Jim GreenDays Inn Parking Lot A1:15 PM
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On the Way Home Field Trip: Pickering Creek Audubon Center with Mark ScallionDays Inn Parking Lot B1:15 PM
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