Spring Birding Hike
Where
New River Trail State Park, 116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360.
Byllesby Dam - 3570 Byllesby Road Ivanhoe, VA 24350
When
May 6, 2023. 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join local naturalist and avid birder Patty Elton on this wonderful Spring morning!
Peak songbird migration along the New River is mid-April to mid-May. Each spring in Virginia, warblers and other neotropical songbirds travel through Virginia along the Atlantic Flyway. This annual journey presents a marvelous opportunity to experience the colors and sounds of spring migration. These hikes are open to all ages and skill levels. Beginners are always welcome! Free birding apps such as Merlin Bird ID and eBird are excellent resources.
Please wear closed-toed shoes, and don't forget water and binoculars! To increase chances of bird sightings, no dogs please.
Participants will meet at the Byllesby Dam at 7:30 am.
Why are we birding so early? Have you ever heard the saying "the early bird gets the worm?" Many birds are most active in the early morning, taking advantage of the abundance of insects at that hour.
Pine Warbler
Photo credit: Katie Cordle
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-699-6778
Email Address: NewRiverTrail@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
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