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  • Green Hill Park, Salem

    Green Hill Park 2501 Green Hill Park Rd, Salem, VA, United States

    (Note: specific start time.) Kent Skaggs will lead us on an early morning hike along the paths of Green Hill Park. The park borders the Roanoke River and incorporates wooded habitat around its periphery.

  • Canceled Jae Valley Park Bird Hike

    Jae Valley Park 3877-3899 Jae Valley Rd, Roanoke, VA, United States

    Join leaders Kent Davis (540-355-6388) and Kirk Gardner (828-216-9170) for a trip to a park area that’s under-birded yet very productive. Our Leaders, Kent and Kirk, frequently have birds flocking to them, so don’t miss this one!

  • Second Wednesday Bird Hike

    The Cherry Blossom Trail 555 International Pkwy, Daleville, VA, United States

    Join RVBC and leader David Frye for a bird walk on the Cherry Blossom Trail at Greenfield. We will walk around Greenfield Lake and possibly to the pond beyond. The walk will be mostly flat walking for about 1 mile each way. Bring your spotting scope if you have one. Directions: Take Exit 150B on I-81…

  • Second Wednesday Bird Hike

    Oak Grove Park 5005 Grandin Rd Ext, Roanoke, VA, United States

    Oak Grove Park, Roanoke -- 8:00am Join leader David Frye (248-459-6783) for a Wednesday morning (08Oct) bird walk through a local Roanoke spot at Oak Grove Park.  We will bird the immediate grounds beside the parking lot and then head out onto a trail that hugs a hillside and meanders through a hardwood forest area. …

  • Locher Tract Wetlands Trail

    Locher Tract Wetlands Trail Rockbridge County, VA, United States

    Join leader Bill Hunley (540-467-3477) on a special field trip to Locher Tract, located in the Jefferson National Forest.  This is a managed wildlife habitat that contains woods, open fields, a beaver pond and good views of the James River.  We can expect an excellent variety of birds including Wood Duck, Brown Creeper, Fox Sparrow and…

  • Montvale Park — Bedford County 8:00am

    Montvale Park 2630 Quarterwood Rd., Montvale, VA, United States

    Join leader Kirk Gardner (828-216-9170) for a bird walk at Montvale Park!  On this trip we will be targeting Lincoln’s Sparrow, Swamp Sparrow and other late-season migrants (such as Orange-crowned Warbler, Nashville Warbler) as well as other local residents.  Our route will follow the Creekside Trail along South Fork Goose Creek, looping back via the Soggy…

  • Highland Park Bird Hike — Emphasis on New Birders!

    Highland Park 502 Washington Ave SW, Roanoke, VA, United States

    Saturday in the Park - A Stroll through Highland Park – 8:00am Special Invite:  Novice Birders or anyone wishing to "get their feet wet" with birds! Leader: David Frye (248-459-6783) Join us for a gentle walk through a beautiful local park in Old Southwest. We should see lots of familiar birds that we love, as…

  • Second Wednesday Bird Hike

    Wednesday Bird Walk - Botetourt Center at Greenfield, 8:00 am. Leader: David Frye (248-459-6783) Join us for a bird walk on the Cherry Blossom Trail at Greenfield. We will walk around Greenfield Lake and possibly to the pond beyond. The walk will be mostly flat walking for about 1 mile each way. Bring your spotting…

  • Jae Valley Park Field Trip

    Jae Valley Park 3877-3899 Jae Valley Rd, Roanoke, VA, United States

    22Nov2025 – Jae Park Bird Hike – Saturday 8:00am Leader: David Frye (248-459-6783)  Join us for a trip to a nearby park area that’s relatively under-birded.  It will be our first visit here for a while and we're looking to rediscover a local park that can be productive for birds.  We'll be looking for late…

  • Garst Mill Park – Roanoke

    Garst Mill Park

    Wednesday at Garst Mill Park -- 9:00am (note start time change -- Winter season) Leader: David Frye (248-459-6783) -- Meet Dave at Garst Mill Park for a stroll along the Greenway within Garst Mill Park. We will be looking for resident songbirds and woodpeckers. The path meanders beside the length of Mud Lick Creek and…