BIRDING EASTERN SHORE FIELD TRIPS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS
(Email to Info@birdingeasternshore.org for more information)
SPRING 2025 FIELD TRIP AND
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Free Programs start at 5:30 p.m. in Academic Building at Eastern Shore Community College, 29316 Lankford Highway, Melfa. Arrive at 5:00 p.m. to socialize; brief business meeting follows presentation. There will be one program in Fall and one in Spring - Room number 147/148. Field Trips - Contact leader for reservations, details, and any questions. Always be prepared for ticks, mosquitoes, and the weather!
NOTE: Please text field trip leaders (or email, if provided) to sign up to attend all field trips.
Jan. 18 Field Trip: Chincoteague Waterfowl & More, Chincoteague Nat. Wildlife Refuge, VA
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. - Caravan from Queen’s Sound Landing to Wildlife Loop and Woodland Trail to see an
Dusk amazing array of birdlife, perhaps even the American Woodcock!
Entrance Fee or Park Pass required.
Leaders: Gary Smith 803-292-6883 and Helen Belencan. Please send text to register.
Feb. 1 Field Trip: Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Islands (Fills quickly)
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - Observe winter waterfowl and shorebirds from a rare vantage point on Island 4.
11:00 am $15 /Limit of 15 Participants. Registration & Waiver Required by 1/21/2025
Leaders: Roberta Kellam info@birdingeasternshore.org and Mario Balitbit
Feb. 13 Field Trip: Edward S.Brinkley Nature Preserve, 20001 Seaside Road, Cape Charles, VA
Thursday, 8:00 a.m. Identify a variety of winter waterfowl, raptors and sparrows.
Leaders: Maggie Long 610-500-9971, Joette Borzik and Paul Anderson
Feb. 22 Field Trip: Owl Prowl at Brownsville Preserve, 11332 Brownsville Road, Nassawadox, VA
Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Meet at The Nature Conservancy office for an after-hours foray in search of nocturnal birds.
- 8:00 p.m. Limit of 15 Participants. Registration Required: info@birdingeasternshore.org
Leaders: Zak Poulton and Mario Balitbit
Mar. 1 Field Trip: Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Islands (Fills quickly)
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - Observe winter waterfowl and shorebirds from a rare vantage point on Island 4.
11:00 am $15 /Limit of 15 Participants. Registration & Waiver Required by 2/19/2025
Leaders: Roberta Kellam info@birdingeasternshore.org and Mario Balitbit
March 22 Field Trip: Meriwether’s Seaview, 23039 Rose Cottage Road, Melfa, VA
Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Explore diverse habitats protected by conservation easement to see a wide variety of birds. This is a partner field trip with the Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust
Leaders: Meriwether Payne 757-710-2454
Apr.8 Program: Native Plants and Backyard Bird Habitat on the Eastern Shore
Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. Roberta Kellam will provide advice and information about how to attract more birds to your yard with native plants and other wildlife-friendly practices.
April 24 Activity: Birding on the Deck, Island House Restaurant, Wachapreague, VA
Thursday, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Join us for a relaxed evening of birding and socializing while enjoying the scenery.
No experience necessary. Dinner and/or drinks at your option.
Dinner Reservations (Optional): Island House Restaurant 757-787-4242
Apr. 30 Field Trip: TNC Nassawango Preserve, Furnace Town, east of Snow Hill, MD
Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. Identify spring warblers and migrants of bottomland swamps
Leaders: Maggie Long 610-500-9971 and Joette Borzik
* Meeting held at Eastern Shore Community College, Academic Building, 29316 Lankford Hwy., Melfa, VA 23410
Learn More:www.birdingeasternshore.org
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