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Fall BioBlitz: Songbird Stroll

Location of Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia

Where

Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart, VA 24171.
Shelter #4

When

Oct. 12, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Want to learn how to bird as a beginner, brush up on your skills as a seasoned birder, or simply explore the birds around the lake?
Join one of our rangers for a hike on the Oak Hickory Trail loop (1.1 miles) to learn about birding tools and techniques, or just to spot some cool birds!

Feel free to bring your own binoculars. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are recommended.

During a BioBlitz, rangers and park guests work together to observe as many species as possible using the iNaturalist and Merlin/ebird apps.

cardinal bird perched on branch

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-930-2424
Email Address: FairyStone@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History | Special Event

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