Field Trips
Saturday October 25, 8:30 AM
Caldwell Fields, Craig County
https://tinyurl.com/yn5sb43r
From Blacksburg follow US 460 W, then turn right on SR 621, Craig Creek Road, across from the Pandapas Pond entrance. Go 8.8 miles to a parking area on the right. We’ll spend 1 ½ to 2 hours birding in search of migrants, starting in the parking lot. Then we will backtrack on foot along the road a short distance to reach an old fire road that takes you uphill. Expect to walk on uneven terrain during this walk.
Saturday November 1 , 8:30 AM (VT v. Louisville 3PM)
Heritage Park, 2801 Meadowbrook Drive, Blacksburg
From Glade Road, take Shadow Lake Road, left on Meadowbrook Road.
Meet in the parking lot that serves the Gateway Park and the Meadowbrook Picnic Shelter. Bill Akers will lead this walk searching for sparrows and winter migrants. Wear sturdy shoes to walk on uneven ground and/or paved trail and dress warmly.
Sunday November 30, 2:00 PM
Claytor Lake State Park, Dublin
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/claytor-lake
Parking: $7- Use a self-pay envelope at the unstaffed entrance station on Sundays.
Meet in the park near the historic Howe House. Led by Bill Akers, we will search for loons, grebes, coots and other recently arrived waterfowl. We will up the species count with woodland species on trails around the lake. Dress warmly as it is exposed and often windy.
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