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Saturday, Oct. 17 – 9 am - Belle Isle State Park Bird Walk, Lancaster. This is a walk for members and the public from beginners to experts of all ages seeking a leisurely walk, seeing and learning about the joy and wonder of birds. If you have binoculars, please bring them but if not, there will be some on hand to borrow. Long-time birder and Audubon Foundation President, Jim Wagner, will be leading this casual stroll though some of the best birding spots at the park. Belle Isle is considered to be a birders “Hot Spot” by the website eBird. They have documented 191 species of birds at the Park – no guarantee you will see anywhere that many but there will be lots to see. Meet Jim at the Park Visitors Center at 9 am where you will receive you parking pass courtesy of the Chapter. Email for info - nnaudubon@gmail.com
Sunday, October 18 – 2 pm Virginia Bird Banding Programs, Grace Episcopal Church, 303 S. Main St., Kilmarnock. This program is open to members and nonmembers outlining Virginia’s Bird Banding Program. Daria Sparks, a Waterfowl Biologist with the Virginia Dept. of Wildlife Resources, will be describing how Virginia monitors and manages its ducks, geese, and swans. The talk covers the surveys and banding programs used to track waterfowl populations in the state, and how GPS transmitters are adding new information about waterfowl movement and habitat. This work is coordinated with other states and Canada to fully understand these migratory populations. Email for info - nnaudubon@gmail.com
Saturday, Oct. 31 – 9 am - Voohees Nature Preserve Bird Walk, 322 Bristol Mine Rd, Colonial Beach. This walk is on 729 acres of The Nature Conservancy land and is open to all. Jeff Wright, longtime Birder and Virginia Master Naturalists will lead you through forest to the cliffs sitting nearly 200 feet above the Rappahannock River, birding along the way. The website eBird reports 137 species of birds seen at Voohees. Email for info - nnaudubon@gmail.com
Location: Grace Episcopal Church, Kilmarnock
Program: History of Audubon Christmas Bird Count & How to Help
Speaker: Kevin Howe, biologist & Chapter Board member
Location: Grace Episcopal Church, Kilmarnock
Program: Kiptopeke Hawkwatch
Speaker: Andrew Rapp, biologist, VA Div. of Natural Heritage
Please attend our Chapter meeting on Sunday, October 18 – 2 pm, Grace Episcopal Church, 303 S. Main St., Kilmarnock. This program is open to members and nonmembers outlining Virginia’s Bird Banding Program. Daria Sparks, a Waterfowl Biologist with the Virginia Dept. of Wildlife Resources, will be describing how Virginia monitors and manages its ducks, geese, and swans. The talk covers the surveys and banding programs used to track waterfowl populations in the state, and how GPS transmitters are adding new information about waterfowl movement and habitat. This work is coordinated with other states and Canada to fully understand these migratory populations. Email for info - nnaudubon@gmail.com
November 15th program is on the History & Participation of the Audubon Christmas Bird Count
January 17th program is on the Kiptopeke Hawkwatch by Andrew Rapp of VA Div. of Natural Heritage
Our bird walks are open to all – newbies to long-time birders and are about 2-3 hours in length. They are held monthly and we hope next year to hold them twice every month on a regular basis. But for right now, check this website for walk announcements. Our walks will be to various outdoor areas so dress for weather, insects and possible wet areas. Bring binoculars if you have them but we will have some spare pairs to lend. Some areas may be private, but we will have permission but keep in mind that it is private property.
For more information, email nnaudubon@gmail.com and please join us at our monthly meetings.
The Northern Neck of Virginia Chapter of the Audubon Society is extremely grateful for the outpouring of support from all counties in the Northern Neck! Donations have already reached 15% of our anticipated costs for the re-graveling and trailhead improvements.
