On Wednesday, September 21st, Chan Robbins will present a talk entitled, “ 
What Have I Learned from 100,000 Hours of Backyard Banding?” For almost 60 
years, Chan has worked at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, where he 
initiated now-widespread bird-censusing programs. During the past 30 years 
he has observed 200 species of bird in his yard in Laurel, and has banded 
about 100 of them. 

The meeting will be held at the Potomac Presbyterian Church, 10301 River 
Road in Potomac, Md. All are welcome, members and non-members alike. Bring 
a friend! Light refreshments will be served at 7:30 p.m. Meeting begins 
about 8:00. For more information, check the Montgomery Bird Club website: 
http://www.mdkinc.com/mccbird/index.html

Anna Urciolo
Rockville, MD