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…
Join leader Bill Hunley for a Wednesday morning bird walk on the Cherry Blossom Trail at Greenfield. We will walk around Greenfield Lake and possibly to the pond beyond. It will be mostly flat walking for about 1 mile each way. Bring your spotting scope if you have one.
Join leader Linda Cory for a morning bird walk at the top of Mill Mountain. The park at the peak of the mountain is a beautiful horticultural and avian spot, especially in spring. Park in the lot adjacent to the Discovery Center to meet up with the group.
(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.
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!
Join us for our monthly meeting—visitors always welcome! This will be our first meeting back following summer break! Featured Program: TBD Presenter: TBD