Meet leaders Linda Cory (540-580-5214) and Kent Davis (540-353-6388) for a community outreach walk, cosponsored by Evergreen Burial Park! *Pre-registration is required through Evergreen's website, or call (540-342-2593). We will be walking the perimeter of the cemetery looking for winter resident birds. Wear sturdy weatherproof shoes and be prepared for uneven surface walking. Directions: 1307…
Join leaders Kathy Clemo (540-314-7049) and George Clemo (540-798-5370) as they lead us on the Hinchee Trail up towards Carvins Cove. The trail is two miles long, but the group will turn around after walking about 1.5 hours. The trail goes uphill and part of it is a gravel road. We'll meet at the Hanging…
Join leader Drew Daniels (540-314-6069) for a Wednesday morning bird walk in the parks local to Keagy Village. Drew will lead this one and will provide more details in our April newsletter.
Join leaders Kent Davis (540-353-6388) and Drew Daniels (540-314-6069)! This Saturday trip will feature two park areas that are a bit under-birded in Vinton. Glade Creek runs through both east and west sections and should provide good habitat for early migrants.
Join us for our monthly meeting—visitors always welcome! Featured Program: Merlin and eBird Phone Apps 101 Presenter: David Frye
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. Locher Tract is near Natural Bridge Station in Rockbridge County. Directions: From US Highway 130:…
Join leaders Tim and Alyce Quinn (540-537-1831) for one of our favorite trips to see warblers and other spring migrants. We will bird a series of forest service roads between the Blue Ridge Parkway and Arcadia. There is limited space for pulling off on these roads, so plan to carpool. Warbler Road is a series…
Saturday, May 3 is Big Spring Day 2025! Join leader Barry Kinzie in the effort to count as many of our area birds as possible from Saturday morning through early afternoon. There are specific territories that need to be surveyed, and our coordinator can use all of the volunteers that he can enlist to cover…
Join leader Sissy Logan as she takes us for a birding hike in a beautiful tract (private property with access authorized by a friend of RVBC) just north of the Tinker Creek. The property is a mix of habitats with large open fields, wooded areas, fence rows, and areas near the creek. Expect spring migrants…
Join us for our monthly meeting—visitors always welcome! Reminder: This is our last meeting until September 2025. Featured Program: Conservation Efforts of the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock Society Presenters: Sean Barry and Sara Cerv This month's program will acquaint us with an organization that undertakes significant conservation efforts aimed at protecting and developing enhanced…