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Masonville Cove is home to Baltimore City's first known pair of nesting Bald Eagles! Watch our live stream of their nest to see if you can spot them! The eagles have successfully raised four eaglets at Masonville Cove so far, and are expected to raise their third nest in Spring 2021. BIRD BANDING VISITOR INTERACTION Mist-nets may be observed from the paths, but visitors should not approach nets. When at the banding site, visitors should feel free to approach and closely observe the banding process; staff and volunteers will interpret the banding process to visitors and to field questions. BIRD SAFETY The safety of captured birds is a primary focus. However, birds are generally hardy critters, and are well equipped to handle swings in temperature, precipitation, and many other hazards. Every effort is made to ensure the safety and well-being of captured birds. Wilson's Warbler (photo credit: Cal Liddell, MPA/MES) BURB Staff and Volunteers remove birds from the mist nets. (Photo Credit: Cal Liddell, MPA/MES) BIRD BANDING AT MASONVILLE COVE Welcome to Bird Banding at Masonville Cove! 2026 is the fourth year of the banding operation at Masonville, and our location seems to be one of a kind. Urban bird banding stations are rare, making this a unique opportunity to study bird behavior, distribution, and physiology in urban habitats. Evidence suggests that birds migrate differently through urban areas, and these habitats are important to the feeding and nesting of common species. We hope that this bird banding operation can provide useful information on how birds move through Baltimore City and live at Masonville Cove! Mike Hudson at the Bird Banding Station and speaking with visitors about birds up close! Photo credit: Tim Carney, Cal Liddell, National Aquarium WHAT IS BIRD BANDING? PURPOSE Bird banding is one of the most important methods of studying wild birds, as it provides information about longevity and other local demographics, migration connectivity, habitat use, and more. When birds are banded, a range of data are gathered, including weight, body condition, breeding condition, plumage aspect, age, and sex. It also provides an opportunity to detect species that are difficult to find or identify under normal field conditions. PLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF NETS Mist-nets are installed during the field effort and are so named because the material they are composed of is fine and difficult to see clearly in most natural lighting. Culverts, fence-lines, ditches, treefalls, stream crossings, dead/over-browsed trees, vernal pools, and similar landscape features (natural and man-made) often create vegetation gaps large enough for mist nets. The spaces also tend to frequent passageways from birds moving through a habitat. BIRD BANDING PARTNERS Our bird banding is led by Banders-in-Charge from Birds of Urban Baltimore (BUrB). BUrB is an education and outreach organization focused on engaging the local community in bird science and conservation through community events, bird banding demonstrations, internships, and more. Bird banding at Masonville Cove is conducted with the support of Maryland Port Administration (MPA), Maryland Environmental Service (MES), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and Living Classrooms Foundation (LCF). BANDING DATES You are more than welcome to join us and observe our bird banding migration studies at Masonville Cove! Bird banding is scheduled to be conducted at Masonville Cove on the following dates: March: 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28 April: 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 May: 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23,28, 29, 30 June: 4, 5, 6 Note: This schedule may change due to weather conditions and events could be canceled last minute. Bird banding staff arrive before sunrise, and visitors are welcome to observe the banding activities when the site opens to the general public at 9:00 AM. Please sign in at the kiosk at the front right side of the Education Center when you arrive onsite. You can also inquire within the Education Center building regarding any additional questions on arrival, or if restroom access is needed. Banding end times vary based on weather, staffing, and number of birds captured, but usually ends before 1:00 PM. Visitors are welcome to explore the trails onsite until 4:00 PM when the site closes. March 2026 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 8:00 AM Bird Banding Spring 2026 7 8:00 AM Bird Banding Spring 2026 8 9 10 11 12 8:00 AM Bird Banding Spring 2026 13 8:00 AM Bird Banding Spring 2026 14 8:00 AM Bird Banding Spring 2026 15 16 17 18 19 8:00 AM Bird Banding Spring 2026 20 8:00 AM Bird Banding Spring 2026 21 22 23 24 25 26 8:00 AM Bird Banding Spring 2026 27 8:00 AM Bird Banding Spring 2026 28 8:00 AM Bird Banding Spring 2026 29 30 31 1 2 8:00 AM Bird Banding Spring 2026 3 8:00 AM Bird Banding Spring 2026 4 8:00 AM Bird Banding Spring 2026 5

Masonville Cove is the nation's first Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership, offering environmental restoration and education in the heart of Baltimore. MASONVILLE COVE PARTNERSHIP COVID-19 UPDATES HOURS Monday - Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm Sunday: Closed Extended Hours: 9 am - Sunset (On the first Friday of every month) Holiday Closures: Easter CLOSED 4/4 LOCATION 1000 Frankfurst Avenue Baltimore, MD 21226 ADMISSION & PARKING Admission and parking are FREE at Masonville Cove. DISCOVER BALTIMORE'S HIDDEN GEM Located in South Baltimore, Masonville Cove is the nation's first Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership, home to a green building nature center and beautiful waterfront public trails. Come and explore your neighborhood green space! Summer Student Groups Registration Required To register, please take the time to fill out the information below. What date would you like to visit? Email What hours are you hoping to visit Masonville Cove? Phone How many students? How many adults? How do you plan to arrive? Submit PLAN YOUR VISIT PLAN YOUR VISIT EDUCATION PROGRAMS EDUCATION PROGRAMS NEWS NEWS EVENTS EVENTS Upcoming Events at Masonville Cove See more future events on our Events page Multiple Dates Bird Banding Spring 2026 Thu, Mar 12 Masonville Cove, Meet @ the Greenhouse More info Register Community Shoreline Clean-Up Sat, Mar 14 Baltimore, Masonville Cove More info Register March Morning Sound Meditation (3/21) Sat, Mar 21 Baltimore More info Register Nature for Kids: Best Buds Sat, Mar 21 Masonville Cove More info Register Mammals of Masonville Part 1/2 Sat, Mar 28 Masonville Cove More info Register Water Quality/Climate Change Science Sat, Mar 28 Baltimore, Masonville Cove More info Register City Nature Challenge Primer & Pizza Party Thu, Apr 02 Brooklyn Branch Enoch Pratt Free Library More info Register Mammals of Masonville Part 2/2 Sat, Apr 04 Masonville Cove More info Register May Yoga & Mindfulness in Nature Retreat (5/16) Sat, May 16 Baltimore, Masonville Cove More info Register DID YOU KNOW... Masonville was home to nesting bald eagles during spring 2023! Three eaglets hatched in May and started flying in June. Stay up-to-date with all the events happening at Masonville Cove! SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK

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My Items I'm a title. Click here to edit me. Rescheduled- Nature Inspired Book Club: Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver Come and join us to learn, discuss, and connect during a special book club event at the Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center in Baltimore. Prodigal Summer is the fifth novel by American author Barbara Kingsolver. More Mammals of Masonville Part 2/2 Here's your chance to work alongside biologists as we discover what roams Masonville Cove! Meet us at Masonville Cove for an introduction to mammal surveys and to review trail camera data with us and ID our mammal neighbors! Transportation will be provided. Registration is required. More Mammals of Masonville Part 1/2 Here's your chance to work alongside biologists as we discover what roams Masonville Cove! Meet us at Masonville Cove for an introduction to mammal surveys, shuttle transportation will be provided. Registration is required. More May Yoga & Mindfulness in Nature Retreat (5/16) Mindfulness in Nature with Katie Detrich! A day of relaxation, self-discovery, and physical well-being through yoga, meditation practices, art therapy and sound bath healing. Activities will take place on the deck, beach, pier and we will explore the gardens. Free registration required. More Bird Banding Spring 2026 The Masonville Cove Partnership invites you to join Birds of Urban Baltimore and our bird banding studies on campus! See the bird banding process up-close, and learn how urban greenspaces help migrating birds! Registration reserves your spot, walk-ins welcomed. More Bird Banding Spring 2026 The Masonville Cove Partnership invites you to join Birds of Urban Baltimore and our bird banding studies on campus! See the bird banding process up-close, and learn how urban greenspaces help migrating birds! Registration reserves your spot, walk-ins welcomed. More Bird Banding Spring 2026 The Masonville Cove Partnership invites you to join Birds of Urban Baltimore and our bird banding studies on campus! See the bird banding process up-close, and learn how urban greenspaces help migrating birds! Registration reserves your spot, walk-ins welcomed. More Bird Banding Spring 2026 The Masonville Cove Partnership invites you to join Birds of Urban Baltimore and our bird banding studies on campus! See the bird banding process up-close, and learn how urban greenspaces help migrating birds! Registration reserves your spot, walk-ins welcomed. More Bird Banding Spring 2026 The Masonville Cove Partnership invites you to join Birds of Urban Baltimore and our bird banding studies on campus! See the bird banding process up-close, and learn how urban greenspaces help migrating birds! Registration reserves your spot, walk-ins welcomed. More Bird Banding Spring 2026 The Masonville Cove Partnership invites you to join Birds of Urban Baltimore and our bird banding studies on campus! See the bird banding process up-close, and learn how urban greenspaces help migrating birds! Registration reserves your spot, walk-ins welcomed. More Bird Banding Spring 2026 The Masonville Cove Partnership invites you to join Birds of Urban Baltimore and our bird banding studies on campus! See the bird banding process up-close, and learn how urban greenspaces help migrating birds! Registration reserves your spot, walk-ins welcomed. More Bird Banding Spring 2026 The Masonville Cove Partnership invites you to join Birds of Urban Baltimore and our bird banding studies on campus! See the bird banding process up-close, and learn how urban greenspaces help migrating birds! Registration reserves your spot, walk-ins welcomed. More

Join us in becoming a water scientist for a day! Learn what it takes to be a water scientist and help with climate change impact data collection! Registration required. Water Quality/Climate Change Science Join us in becoming a water scientist for a day! Learn what it takes to be a water scientist and help with climate change impact data collection! Registration required.

Hands on Environmental Education programs ideal for homeschool families and all students on days off of school! $20 per participant. Registration required. Drop In Field Trip: Chesapeake Bay Critters Hands on Environmental Education programs ideal for homeschool families and all students on days off of school! $20 per participant. Registration required.

Nature Worx is providing an hour long, multi-sensory exploration of the natural environment to demonstrate the healing qualities of intentional time spent outdoors. Nature Worx activities use mindfulness and meditation techniques to engage all the senses during slow, contemplative walks in nature. Nature Worx Program (1) Nature Worx is providing an hour long, multi-sensory exploration of the natural environment to demonstrate the healing qualities of intentional time spent outdoors. Nature Worx activities use mindfulness and meditation techniques to engage all the senses during slow, contemplative walks in nature.

Usher in the beautiful fall weather and windy days to come by creating a windchime! While our chimes won't make magical melodies, they'll still add a colorful touch to any garden or windowsill. All participants will receive a take-home supply kit. Registration required. Nature for Kids (Self-Lead) Usher in the beautiful fall weather and windy days to come by creating a windchime! While our chimes won't make magical melodies, they'll still add a colorful touch to any garden or windowsill. All participants will receive a take-home supply kit. Registration required.

Hands on Environmental Education programs ideal for homeschool families and all students on days off of school! $20 per participant. Registration required. Drop In Field Trip: Chesapeake Bay Critters Hands on Environmental Education programs ideal for homeschool families and all students on days off of school! $20 per participant. Registration required.

Here's your chance to work alongside biologists as we discover what roams Masonville Cove after hours. This part will go through the trail camera footage we recorded and identify results. No prior experience required! Ideal for adults and teenagers. Please dress warmly and registration is required. Mammals of Masonville Part 3/4 Here's your chance to work alongside biologists as we discover what roams Masonville Cove after hours. This part will go through the trail camera footage we recorded and identify results. No prior experience required! Ideal for adults and teenagers. Please dress warmly and registration is required.