Field Trips
Friday Mar 6 5:30 PM
Woodcock Walk @ Deerfield Trail, 1200 Deerfield Dr, Blacksburg
Meet at the trailhead and bring a flashlight. Trip leader Bill Akers will scout in advance to listen for the American Woodcock, whose courtship flights begin at dusk. We’ll start early to see diurnal species preparing to roost. We may hear Fox Sparrows sing, preparing to return north to breed. At sunset we’ll wait for the “peent” of the Woodcock signaling the start of their display. We may be able to see Great-horned Owls while waiting for the woodcocks. For American Woodcock info follow this link. http://timberdoodle.org/
Saturday March 21, 1 PM (Rain Date March 22, 1 PM)
Bluebird Trail Kickoff for Blacksburg High School Trails
Learn how to monitor bluebird boxes, sign up to participate and use NestWatch. Meet at the Blacksburg Middle School Trail on Blumenthal Way, between the soccer fields. Contact Sandy Weber with questions at sandyweberrn@gmail.com or 540-230-8233.
Saturday March 28 (New Field trip!) We will be visiting private property along the New River in Draper, VA. Details coming soon.
Sunday March 29, 8 AM
Pandapas Pond Day Use Area, 8 mi. from Blacksburg on 460W https://tinyurl.com/rtz62j9
Meet trip leader Bill Akers at the lower parking lot. We will look for the first spring migrants: Pine Warbler, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Tree Swallow, Blue-headed Vireo, and Louisiana Waterthrush. It is always a pleasant walk around the pond where a variety of species will be seen.
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