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Observe the Birds with Northern Virginia Bird Alliance

Location of Mason Neck State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Bay View Trailhead
Main Park Address: Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton, VA 22079.

When

April 25, 2026. 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Grab your binoculars and get outside. Join Northern Virginia Bird Alliance, NVBA, on an introductory birding walk to discover and identify birds at Mason Neck State Park. Meet your guides at the Bay View Trailhead. Download the Merlin app to your phone and create a free account before the walk to help you identify birds and keep your own bird list. Registration is not required, but it is recommended so we have enough guides for the group. Please register with NVBA at https://www.nvbirdalliance.org/calendar. We will have a few pairs of loaner binoculars available. Bay View Trail is approximately 1 mile in length and has stairs and some boardwalks that are not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers.

Bay View Trail overlooking Belmont Bay

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 703-339-2385
Email Address: MasonNeck@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

Additional dates

Observe the Birds with Northern Virginia Bird Alliance - May 23, 2026. 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Observe the Birds with Northern Virginia Bird Alliance - June 27, 2026. 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.