Roanoke Valley Bird Club

Mill Mountain Park on Mill Mountain
2025-05-17 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Mill Mountain Park, 2198 Mill Mountain Spur, Roanoke, VA, 24014, United States
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.

Second Wednesday Bird Hike
2025-05-14 08:00 - 10:00 | The Cherry Blossom Trail, 555 International Pkwy, Daleville, VA, 24083, United States
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.

Membership Meeting
2025-05-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, 3640 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, VA, 24018, United States
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 new habitat for wildlife—specifically Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock. Representatives from the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock Society, Sean Barry and Sara Cerv, will highlight their group’s work with landowners and government agencies to develop critical wildlife habitat utilizing scientific management practices.

Tinker Creek Lane
2025-05-10 08:00 - 10:00 | NC
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 as well as waterfowl that may be present near the creek.
Directions: Travel route 460 and turn onto northbound Plantation Road, then turn right onto Hollins Road eastbound. Turn left onto Old Mountain Road and immediately turn right once you cross the creek onto Tinker Creek Lane. The property is at the very end of the lane.

Big Spring Day 2025
2025-05-03 09:00 - 14:00 | NC
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 them. Please contact Barry if you’re interested in getting involved and having fun!

Warbler Road, Arcadia
2025-04-26 07:30 - 15:00 | Warbler Road, Arcadia
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 of roads in western Virginia known to produce many species of Warblers. It starts at Milepost 78.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway (Sunset Field Overlook) and ends at the Arcadia Boat Launch on the James River.
View the Warbler Road Area Map.
Please note: The trip usually lasts well into the afternoon, so bring plenty of drinks, snacks and a lunch. Be prepared for cooler temperatures as we get into higher elevations. In the event of bad weather, the field trip will be held the next day, April 27. We will meet in the parking lot of the Botetourt Bojangles.

Membership Meeting
2025-04-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, 3640 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, VA, 24018, United States
Join us for our monthly meeting—visitors always welcome!
Featured Program: Merlin and eBird Phone Apps 101
Presenter: David Frye

Vinyard Park
2025-04-12 08:00 - 09:00 | Vinyard Park, 150 Vinyard Park Dr, Vinton, VA, 24179, United States
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.

Second Wednesday Bird Hike
2025-04-09 08:00 - 09:00 | Keagy Village, 5044 Keagy Rd, Roanoke, VA, 24018, United States
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.

Hinchee Trail Hike
2025-04-05 08:00 - 11:00 | Hinchee Trail, 1918 Dutch Oven Road, Salem, VA, 24153, United States
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 Rock trailhead on Dutch Oven Rd just north of the Orange Market at the intersection of Routes 419 and 311 in Salem.

Evergreen Burial Park
2025-03-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, VA, 24015, United States
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 Summit Avenue SW, Roanoke 24015. Summit Avenue is off of Main Street in Roanoke. Park along the road in front of the main office.

Woodcock Walk on Bent Mountain
2025-03-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Bent Mountain Center, 10148 Tinsley Ln, Bent Mountain, Roanoke, VA, 24059, United States
Meet leaders Robin Austin and Linda Cory at the Bent Mountain Community Center for a late afternoon walk of birding and Woodcock watching. We will visit the boardwalk at the community center (formerly Bent Mountain Elementary school) and then walk the surrounding area. The group will then carpool to a nearby area to observe the Woodcocks that start their courtship flight at sunset.
*Walking is level, but wear waterproof shoes as we will be walking on the grassy roadside.

Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant Birding Walk
2025-03-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant, 1502 Brownlee Ave SE, Roanoke, VA, 24014, United States
Join leaders Kent Davis and Linda Corey on March 16 at 9:00 a.m. for a walk around the Sewage Treatment Plant. Entrance to the STP is by special permit and trip participants must all enter at the same time and stay together with our leader. This site is one of the best spots for viewing shorebirds in the Roanoke Valley. The property includes impoundments, sludge ponds, mudflats, riparian habitat and woodlands. Besides shorebirds, we can expect to see resident hawks and possibly ravens and fish crows. The walking is mostly flat with a short steep trail. Sturdy waterproof boots are recommended as it often is muddy.
Directions: Meet at the Greenway parking lot off of Bennington Street near the bridge over the Roanoke River; the entrance to the parking area is between the bridge and Brownlee Avenue. Note that Thirteenth Street SE changes names to Bennington Street at the bridge over the Roanoke River. After the group has gathered, we will caravan or walk the short distance to the STP, so please arrive a few minutes early.

Second Wednesday Bird Hike - March 12
2025-03-12 09:00 - 10:00 | The Cherry Blossom Trail, 555 International Pkwy, Daleville, VA, 24083, United States
On March 12, join RVBC and leader David Frye 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. 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, turn left at the entrance into International Parkway and the Greenfield Education and Training Center, across from the entrance to Ashley Plantation. Park in the second lot on right.

Membership Meeting
2025-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, 3640 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, VA, 24018, United States
Join us for our monthly meeting—visitors always welcome!
Featured Program: Enhancing Woodlots for Wildlife
Presenter: Bruce Ingram

Bruce and his wife, Elaine, will be with us to describe how our backyards and wooded areas can be made more suitable for birds and other wildlife. Their program highlights experiences with their own property and their drive to develop enhanced habitat there.

Membership Meeting
2025-02-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, 3640 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, VA, 24018, United States
Join us for our monthly meeting—visitors always welcome!
Featured Program: Vultures: The Private Life of an Unloved Bird
Presenter: Katie Fallon

Katie Fallon will surprise and delight us with her program focusing on “The Clean-Up Crew” of the natural world. Vultures’ fascinating lives will be in focus and applauded for the good that they do all around us.

Wild Card Trip - TBA
2025-01-25 | NC
For January’s wild card trip, leader Barry Whitt has plans that are totally dependent upon climactic conditions. However, stay
tuned! If he sees favorable weather, he’ll send out an announcement. Exact time and location TBA.

Membership Meeting
2025-01-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, 3640 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, VA, 24018, United States
Join us for our monthly meeting—visitors always welcome!
Featured Program: Puffin Conservation
Presenter, Dr. Stephen Kress.

Dr. Kress of Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology returns to give us updates on the projects with which he is involved relating to the re-establishment of colonies of Atlantic Puffins along the Northeast coast of the US.

Catawba Greenway and Whispering Pines
2025-01-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Catawba Greenway Trailhead, 5075 Catawba Creek Rd, Catawba, VA, 24175, United States
Join RVBC and leaders Kirk Gardner and Kent Davis at the Catawba Greenway Trailhead which is located at 5075 Catawba Creek Road.

Second Wednesday Bird Hike
2025-01-08 09:00 - 10:00 | The Cherry Blossom Trail, 555 International Pkwy, Daleville, VA, 24083, United States
Join RVBC and David Frye for a bird walk on the Cherry Blossom Trail.
We host this trip every other month on Wednesdays and can see the populations of birds changing with the passing of the seasons.

New Year’s Day Bird Count
2025-01-01 | NC
Everyone is encouraged to start the New Year off right and GO BIRDING!
