Come view a resident Osprey nest along the New River in Fries, Virginia.

Come and discover the majestic aerial hunters and their habitats.  Bald eagles, red shouldered and red tailed hawks make their home here year round.  Osprey return to the area to feed and breed.   We may find other birds of prey as well as we hike through the woods and into the marshes.

Come view our resident Bald Eagle nest along the New River.

Native birds are crucial to our ecosystems!

Grab your binoculars and get outside.  Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy will lead these monthly hikes to discover and identify birds at Sweet Run State Park. We will explore parts of this beautiful 900 acre preserve and see what lives in and visits its diverse habitats.

Did you know owls get "hairballs?" About once a day, an owl spits up a ball of hair and bones--leftovers from their most recent meals--called an owl pellet.

Spring is almost here and we want to help out our pollinator friends the bee and butterfly, as well as birds who disperse seeds.

Join rangers for a lesson in making natural bird feeders from pine cones.  Discover what kinds of local birds will be attracted to your new improvised feeder.

Come view our resident Bald Eagle nest along the New River.

Come and discover the majestic aerial hunters and their habitats.  Bald eagles, red shouldered and red tailed hawks make their home here year round.  Osprey return to the area to feed and breed.   We may find other birds of prey as well as we hike through the woods and into the marshes.

Belle Isle is home to song birds, waterfowl, and raptors, just to name a few.

Welcome our spring migrants back by making a bird feeder inspired by nature.

Eggs come in a range of colors and sizes and not just during Easter.

Join Rangers on a guided bird-watching experience!

Welcome springtime back by making a bird feeder using leftover Easter eggs as molds.

Come view a resident Osprey nest along the New River in Fries, Virginia.

This is prime time for bird watching since the trees haven't yet grown their new set of leaves; the birds are now more visible when perching on branches. Some winter migrants may still be visiting from far up north, while others are year-round residents.

Come view our resident Bald Eagle nest along the New River.

Eggs are popping up all over Sky Meadows State Park!

Did you know owls get "hairballs?" About once a day, an owl spits up a ball of hair and bones--leftovers from their most recent meals--called an owl pellet.

Spring is here and we want to help our pollinator friends like bees, birds and butterflies.

Come view a resident Osprey nest along the New River in Fries, Virginia.

Join Rangers on a guided bird-watching experience!

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with this monthly series of true nature walks!

"Spring is always spectacular in Virginia’s coastal plain, and our parks are a particularly wonderful place to experience it,” said Betsy Washington, Virginia Master Naturalist.

This is prime time for bird watching since the trees haven't yet grown their new set of leaves; the birds are now more visible when perching on branches. Some winter migrants may still be visiting from far up north, while others are year-round residents.

For decades, citizen science has helped increase bluebird populations.

Come and discover the majestic aerial hunters and their habitats.  Bald eagles, red shouldered and red tailed hawks make their home here year round.  Osprey return to the area to feed and breed.   We may find other birds of prey as well as we hike through the woods and into the marshes.

Adventure into the outdoors and discover wildlife along the Trail with a ranger. All tiny participants will be given helpful hands-on bug finding tools for investigating nature signs.   Let's try to use all of our senses to see, smell, touch, track and observe.

Peak songbird migration along the New River is mid-April to mid-May.

The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia and Mason Neck State Park are pleased to offer a bird walk in Mason Neck State Park!

Come view a resident Osprey nest along the New River in Fries, Virginia.

Join us at Estonoa for a fun craft session.

Native birds are crucial to our ecosystems!

Join us in celebrating Earth Day by stopping by our Leave No Trace demonstration camp.

How would you like to have bluebirds as your neighbors?

Did you know owls get "hairballs?" About once a day, an owl spits up a ball of hair and bones--leftovers from their most recent meals--called an owl pellet.

Eastern Bluebirds scout out areas for nesting early in the spring season.

Would you like to reduce your 'plastic footprint' on our landfills, while finding a way to better enjoy the birds in your backyard?

How would you like to celebrate Earth Day by helping out your neighbors?

Let’s show off how amazing our parks can be for wildlife this spring!

Join us for our annual Earth Day Bird Count on the newly developed Ivanhoe Birding Trail.

The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia and Mason Neck State Park are pleased to offer a bird walk in Mason Neck State Park!

This is prime time for bird watching since the trees haven't yet grown their new set of leaves; the birds are now more visible when perching on branches. Some winter migrants may still be visiting from far up north, while others are year-round residents.

Grab your binoculars and get outside.  Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy will lead these monthly hikes to discover and identify birds at Sweet Run State Park. We will explore parts of this beautiful 900 acre preserve and see what lives in and visits its diverse habitats.

Earth Day is a time of celebration and appreciation here at First Landing.

Peak songbird migration along the New River is mid-April to mid-May.

My birdseed brings all the birds to the yard, and I'm like its better than yours.

Come view a resident Osprey nest along the New River in Fries, Virginia.

Honoring the life of educator, coach, naturalist, and birder Randy Smith (1951-2023).

Spring has SPRUNG, and with it comes the much-anticipated arrival of candy-colored visitors from the tropics!

Learn about birds of the woods and fields and how they utilize their habitat for survival and nesting.

Can you shout out BINGO first?  Join us for birding bingo, a guided birding hike along the Bluebell Trail.

Join us at Holliday Lake State Park for an immersive journey into the fascinating world of pollinators!

Join Naturalist Patty Elton on a spring birding hike at beautiful New River Trail State Park. Peak songbird migration along the New River is mid-April to mid-May.

Can you shout out BINGO first?  Join us for birding bingo, a guided birding hike along the Bluebell Trail.

Pick up the Staunton River State Park bird identification list in the Visitor Center for this self-guided program.

Stop by Hungry Mother's Discovery Center and ask front desk about our Park Packs.