Field Trip - Hinchee Trail - Saturday, 18April 8:00am
2026-04-18 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Hinchee Trail, 1918 Dutch Oven Road, Salem, VA, 24153, United States
Hinchee Trail Hike – Saturday 8:00am
Leaders: Kathy Clemo (540-314-7049) and George Clemo (540-798-5370) – Join the Clemos as they lead you on the Hinchee Trail up in the direction of Carvins Cove. The trail is two miles long but the group will turn around after walking about 1 ½ hours. The trail goes uphill and part of it is a gravel road. Directions: We’ll meet at the Hanging Rock trailhead on Dutch Oven Rd just north of the Orange Market at the intersection of Routes 419 and 311 in Salem.

Field Trip - Warbler Road / Arcadia - Saturday, 25April 2026 7:45am
2026-04-25 | Warbler Road, Arcadia
Warbler Road / Arcadia – Saturday, 7:45am
Leaders: Tim and Alyce Quinn (540-537-1831)
This is our annual trek along several roadways that attract spring migrants and more specifically… wait for it… warblers! Join leaders Tim and Alyce Quinn for one of our favorite trips to see warblers. The group will bird a series of forest service roads between the Blue Ridge Parkway and Arcadia in search of warblers and other Neotropical migrants. This trip usually lasts well into the afternoon, so bring drinks, snacks and a lunch. Dress in layers. There is limited space for pulling off on Warbler Road, so we’ll need to carpool as much as possible. In the event of bad weather, the field trip will be held the next day, April 26th. Call Alyce (540-312-6844) or Tim (540-537-1831) if there is any doubt on the forecast. Please meet up at 7:45am at the Botetourt Bojangles.

Field Trip - Starkey Wetlands - Wednesday, 29April 2026
2026-04-29 08:00 - 10:30 | Starkey Wetlnds, 6303 Merriman Rd, Roanoke, VA, 24018, United States
Starkey Wetlands – Wednesday Bird Walk – South Conty Library 8:00 am
Leader: David Frye (248-459-6783)
Join us for a Wednesday morning stroll on the boardwalk through the Starkey Wetlands area behind the South County Library in Cave Spring. We will walk through the wild areas, taking advantage of a couple pathways as well as the main boardwalk there. Migration will be well underway and this wetland habitat can draw in a nice variety of spring migrants. The walk will be mostly on flat well-developed paths for about a total 1 mile. Directions: Travel Route 227 (Brambleton Ave), turning onto southeast bound Merriman Rd or take Route 419 (Electric Rd), turning southbound on Chapparal Drive and then onto southeast bound Merriman Rd. The library is at the first turn-off from the roundabout at Meadowlark Rd. We’ll meet up near the outdoor patio area on the east end of the library building.

Field Trip -- Greenfield Lake - Cherry Blossom Trail
2026-05-13 08:00 - 11:00 | Botetourt Center at Greenfield, 57 S. Center Drive, Daleville, VA, 24083, United States
Second Wednesday Midweek Walk – Botetourt Center at Greenfield, 8:00 am

Leader: Toni Pepin (571-246-2598) 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 scope if you have one.
Directions: Take Exit 150B on 1-81 and follow signs to Route 220N. Go about 4 miles and take a left at the entrance onto International Parkway and the Greenfield Education and Training Center, across from the entrance to Ashley Plantation. Park in the second lot on right.

Field Trip - Mill Mountain Park Walk
2026-05-16 08:00 - 11:00 | Mill Mountain Park, 2198 Mill Mountain Spur, Roanoke, VA, 24014, United States
Mill Mountain Park – Saturday 8:00am
Leaders: Linda Cory (540-580-5214) and Sissy Logan (540-353-4500)
Join Linda and Sissy for a morning walk through the gardens atop Mill Mountain. The park at the peak of the mountain is a beautiful horticultural and avian spot, especially in spring. Directions: From Jefferson Street in Roanoke City, turn onto southeast bound Walnut Street and follow it as it turns into the parkway that circles up to the top of Mill Mountain, turning right at the intersection of Mill Mountain Spur Drive (at the Big ‘Ol Bikes sculpture). Park in the lot adjacent to the Discovery Center to meet up with the group.

Field Trip - Green Hill Park Bird Walk
2026-05-20 07:00 - 11:00 | Green Hill Park, 2501 Green Hill Park Rd, Salem, VA, 24153, United States
Wednesday at Green Hill Park – Salem 7:00am (note: specific start time)
Leader: Kent Skaggs (308-627-5414) Join Kent for our annual walk around the varied habitats of this multi-use park. The grounds circle along the Roanoke River and return through new-growth forest with open margins that provide good habitat for a wide range of birds. Directions: From West Main Street, Salem, turn left at Diuguids Road. In less than ½ mile, cross the Roanoke River and then turn right onto Green Hill Park Road. The parking lot that’s the first on the right will be our gathering spot.

Field Trip - Happy Hollow Gardens Park Bird Walk
2026-05-23 08:00 - 11:00 | Happy Hollow Gardens
Happy Hollow Park – Saturday 8:00am
Leader: David Frye (248-459-6783) We will walk through a lovely shaded garden and forested area, looking for newly arrived migrant and resident woodland birds. Directions: From southbound Brambleton Ave (Route 221), turn onto westbound Roselawn Rd (Route 689), which winds its way through Cave Spring. At the junction of Mt. Chestnut Rd (Route 692) turn left and proceed along its meandering route to the park entrance road intersection, and turning right.

Field Trip - Keagy Village Meadows Bird Walk
2026-05-30 08:00 - 10:00 | Keagy Village Meadows
Keagy Village Meadows – Saturday 8:00am
Leader: Drew Daniels (248-459-6783) Grassy meadows birding is a different thing. Birders need to exercise a bit of patience, as the grasses provide good protection for birds that nest and breed in these increasingly precious areas. Drew will show us a spot that can be productive for sparrows that may pop up at any time. Birders will need to be ready for anything that may move suddenly in the grasses or fly overhead. Directions: At the intersection with Apperson Dr (US 11), head southbound on Electric Rd (Route 419), turning right onto Keagy Rd (Route 685). The meet up location will be the parking lot behind the Famous Toastery restaurant.

Field Trip - Summertime Butterflies!
2026-08-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Botetourt Center at Greenfield, 57 S. Center Drive, Daleville, VA, 24083, United States
Summer Butterfly Walk at Greenfield – Saturday 9:00am
Leader: Toni Pepin (571-246-2598) Toni will take us to one of our favorite viewing grounds – Greenfield Lake, but this time focusing on beautiful butterflies! So, dial those binoculars for close-up viewing and enjoy this summertime walk. The Cherry Blossom Trail at Greenfield is mostly level for easy walking about 1-mile each way. Directions: Take Exit 150B on I-81 and follow signs for Route 220 N. Go about 4 miles and take a left at the entrance to the Greenfield Education and Training Center, across from the entrance to Ashley Plantation. Park in the second lot on the right.

Field Trip - Botetourt Center at Greenfield
2026-09-09 08:00 - 11:00 | Botetourt Center at Greenfield, 57 S. Center Drive, Daleville, VA, 24083, United States
09Sep2026 – Second Wednesday Midweek 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 scope if you have one.

Hawk Watch at Harvey's Knob - Blue Ridge Parkway
2026-09-12 | Harvey’s Knob
Mid to Late September 2026 – Annual Hawk Watch
It’s already underway! Our nearest Hawk Watch station is located at the Blue Ridge Parkway scenic turnout at Harvey’s Knob. Visitors are always welcome to join in and view the annual raptor migration spectacle. The action really starts after 10:00am, as the thermals develop.

Late Summer Butterfly Walk -- Session 2
2026-09-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Botetourt Center at Greenfield, 57 S. Center Drive, Daleville, VA, 24083, United States
Butterfly Walk at Greenfield — Saturday, Sept. 19 at 9:00am — Leader: Toni Pepin (571-246-2598)
Toni will take us on our 2nd session of butterfly walks at Greenfield Lake at the Botetourt Center. So, dial those binoculars for close-up viewing and enjoy these beautiful creatures. The Cherry Blossom Trail at Greenfield is mostly level for easy walking about 1-mile each way. Directions: Take Exit 150B on I-81 and follow signs for Route 220 N. Go about 4 miles and take a left at the entrance to the Greenfield Education and Training Center, across from the entrance to Ashley Plantation. Park in the second lot on the right.

Field Trip to Falling Creek Park - Bedford
2026-09-26 08:00 - 11:30 | Falling Creek Park Bedford, Bedford, Virgin
26Sep2026 – Field Trip to Falling Creek Park – Bedford – 8:00am
Leader: Kirk Gardner (828-216-9710) Kirk enjoys leading our groups to areas that are less frequently targeted, yet excellent ones for birding. The Lynchburg Bird Club will be asked to join us for this trip to Falling Creek Park. Join us for a morning walk exploring the varied habitats around the Bedford County Parks and Recreation grounds. We will meet in front of the main Parks and Recreation building at 8:00 am before heading out to bird the wooded trails, brushy edges, and riparian corridors.

Field Trip to Montvale Park
2026-10-10 08:00 - 11:30 | Montvale Park, 2630 Quarterwood Rd., Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
10Oct2026 – Montvale Park – Saturday 8:00 am
Leader: Kirk Gardner (828-216-9710)

Field Trip - Oak Grove Park
2026-10-14 08:00 - 11:00 | Oak Grove Park, 5005 Grandin Rd Ext, Roanoke, VA, 24018, United States
14Oct2025 – Second Wednesday Bird Hike – Oak Grove Park – 8:00am
Leader: David Frye (248-459-6783)

Field Trip - Ellett Property - Roanoke
2026-10-17 08:00 - 11:30 | Private Property (see newsletter for directions)
Ellett family property – Roanoke, VA

17Oct2026 – Saturday 8:00 am Leader: Sissy Logan (540-353-4500)

Field Trip - Fenwick Mines
2026-10-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Fenwick Mines
24Oct2026 – Fenwick Mines – Saturday 8:00 am
Leader: Bill Hunley (540-580-5214)
