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Morning Bird Walk - Great Backyard Bird Count 2026
Where
New River Trail State Park, 116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360.
Discovery Center - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
When
Feb. 13, 2026. 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
New River Trail State Park has more than 127 bird species including ducks, songbirds, and Bald Eagles. On this Morning Bird Walk we'll look and listen for birds along the New River Trail as we participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count hosted by the Audubon Society and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Make sure you dress for the weather and bring water. If you have binoculars, please bring them; if not, binoculars will be available to borrow.
Meet outside the Discovery Center at Foster Falls at 8 a.m.
We'll walk together to look and listen for birds and identify and record the birds that we observe.
If you would like to observe and report birds at another time during the Great Backyard Bird Count February 13-16, visit the GBBC website for additional details about how to participate.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-699-6778
Email Address: NewRiverTrail@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
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