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Birding for Beginners

Location of Machicomoco State Park in Virginia

Where

Machicomoco State Park, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes, VA 23072.
Outdoor Stage

When

April 25, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join us and discover the basics of birding followed by the opportunity to explore some of our most popular birding habitats. Try your hand at spotting or hearing some of our 206+ bird species. Recommended for participants ages 8+.

Barn swallow siting on a green fence with a green background.

We strive to make our programming and special event opportunities accessible and inclusive to all. If you have any concern, please reach out to our front office to speak with a ranger or contact us through the park email address. We will attempt to accommodate all individuals or families for their unique circumstances and can do so best with advanced communication.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-642-2419
Email Address: machicomoco@dcr.virginia.gov