Birders and wild bird enthusiasts in and around Williamsburg, Virginia
We need you for our upcoming Dec 22 Christmas Bird Count (CBC). Last year, 100 folks helped tally over 29,000 birds on our CBC day—a record-breaking day for some species counts! What will we find this year? Rarities? High counts? Each count provides surprises. Our CBC has 11 sectors, each with an experienced birder assisted by one or more volunteers. Plus, over half …
Join us for a two-hour bird walk at New Quarter Park! Bring binoculars if you have them, or borrow them from the park office. Free and open to the public. Kids welcome.
Please join birding enthusiasts Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Chickahominy Riverfront Park for the “New Year’s Day Bird and Birder Show.” The 2025 gathering will be our club’s 19th “almost-annual” event. We’ll convene at the shelter next to the swimming pool between 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Relax and visit with new and familiar friends at …
This will be our joint meeting with the Historic Rivers Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists. Presenter will be Dr. John Swaddle, Professor of Biology and Faculty Director of the W&M Institute for Integrative Conservation, on “Sparrows as Sentinels: Health study illustrates the interconnectedness of humans and wildlife.”
Mark your calendars for the first field trip of 2025. On Saturday, January 18, we’ll visit Dutch Gap outside of Richmond. This is where we see LOTS of ducks. We’ll provide more information as the date approaches. Let’s hope it’s a little warmer than it was in 2024!
