2024 events
We offer a range of field trips from September through May, as well as an annual member picnic. Guided birding trips are held during peak bird migration and breeding seasons. Bring binoculars, if you have them. Wear sturdy shoes and plan on walking for about two hours on paved trails. If weather forces cancellation, a notification will be sent by the club listserv (sign up) and WhatsApp.
May Field Trips
Saturday April 27, 8:00 AM
Glen Alton Day Use Area, Giles County
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gwj/recarea/?recid=73717
Meet at the Glen Alton parking lot. We’ll bird for 1 ½ to 2 hours in search of Ovenbirds, Brown Creepers, Blackburnian and Black-throated Blue Warblers. Once in a while it’s possible to spot a Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-headed Woodpecker or Red Crossbill.
Saturday May 4, 8 AM
Deerfield Trail, 1200 Deerfield Dr, Blacksburg
From US 460 bypass, Toms Creek Rd exit, go west to Deerfield Drive. Meet at trailhead for a 2 hour walk led by Jerry Via and Bill Akers. Our club sponsors this walk on the first Saturday of each month during peak spring and fall migration and breeding seasons. Bring binoculars and wear sturdy shoes for a 2 hour walk.
Saturday May 11, 8:00 AM
Glen Alton Day Use Area, Giles County
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gwj/recarea/?recid=73717
Meet at the Glen Alton parking lot at 8 AM. We’ll bird for 1 ½ to 2 hours in search of Ovenbirds, Brown Creepers, Blackburnian and Black-throated Blue Warblers. Once in a while it’s possible to spot a Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-headed Woodpecker or Red Crossbill.
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Saturday May 18, 8:00 AM
Caldwell Fields, Montgomery County
From Blacksburg (junction of North Main Street and US 460), follow US 460 west for 2.8 miles. Turn right on Craig Creek Road (SR 621), go 8.8 miles. Road turns to gravel after 4 miles. A parking area is on the right. We’ll spend 1 ½ to 2 hours in search of spring migrants. Expect to walk on uneven terrain during this walk.
Saturday, May 25, 8:00 AM
Mountain Lake Lodge, Giles County
Meet at the gravel parking area at the intersection of Routes 460 and 700 (the road to Mountain Lake) to carpool/caravan up to the lodge. We’ll spend 1 ½ to 2 hours birding in search of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Scarlet Tanagers, Veery and other recent migrants. Expect to walk on uneven terrain.