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Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 01/31/2026 and 02/27/2026
(18) Events Found For All Event Types
Search words: backyard bird count
Feb. 13, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Feb. 16, 2026 12:00 a.m.
New River Trail State Park New River Trail State Park
Self-Guided Activity New River Trail State Park has more than 127 bird species; you're sure to see waterfowl, songbirds, and the occasional Bald Eagle and Osprey.
Feb. 13, 2026. 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
New River Trail State Park Discovery Center - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
New River Trail State Park has more than 127 bird species including ducks, songbirds, and Bald Eagles.
Feb. 13, 2026. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Various locations
The park is proud to be a part of this annual birdwatching event by providing a place for you to participate.
Feb. 13, 2026 8:00 a.m. - Feb. 16, 2026 5:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Various Locations Throughout the Park
Join the park (and the world) in participating in the 28th annual Great Backyard Bird Count held Friday, February 13, through Monday, February 16, 2026.
Feb. 13, 2026 9:30 a.m. - Feb. 16, 2026 4:30 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Self-Guided Activity James River State Park has a wide variety of bird species; you're sure to see waterfowl, songbirds, and the occasional Bald Eagle and Osprey.
Feb. 13, 2026 9:30 a.m. - Feb. 16, 2026 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
Self-Guided Activity James River State Park has over 186 bird species; you're sure to see waterfowl, songbirds, and the occasional Bald Eagle and Osprey.
Feb. 13, 2026 5:00 p.m. - Feb. 16, 2026 12:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Various areas throughout the Park
Friday, Feb.
Feb. 13, 2026 5:30 p.m. - Feb. 15, 2026 11:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
The Great Backyard Bird Count is an international event held every year to help understand and protect our birds.
Feb. 14, 2026. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Various locations
The park is proud to be a part of this annual birdwatching event by providing a place for you to participate.
Feb. 14, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Blockhouse Parking Lot
Join the park (and the world) in participating in the 28th annual Great Backyard Bird Count held Friday, February 13, through Monday, February 16, 2024.
Feb. 14, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Staunton River Battlefield State Park Clover Visitor Center
Staunton River Battlefield has a wide variety of habitats such as rivers, woodlands, wetlands, and grasslands that offer an abundance of bird species.
Feb. 14, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Caledon State Park Visitor Center
Love birds?
Feb. 14, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Shelter #4
Join us on Valentine's Day to observe the birds around us, using the ebird and Merlin Bird ID apps.
Feb. 14, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Blockhouse Parking Lot
Description: Join a ranger for an eye-opening look at nature’s clean-up crew!
Feb. 15, 2026. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Various locations
The park is proud to be a part of this annual birdwatching event by providing a place for you to participate.
Feb. 15, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Equestrian Parking
Join your fellow bird-lovers around the world in counting birds for science on February 13-16 for the Great Backyard Bird Count.
Feb. 16, 2026. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Various locations
The park is proud to be a part of this annual birdwatching event by providing a place for you to participate.
Feb. 16, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Sweet Run State Park Interpretive Center
Sweet Run may not be the first place that comes to mind for a backyard bird count, but this land has supported an active community of farmsteads and residences since the 1840s.
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