Managing and preserving the Eastern Shore of Virginia’s natural resources and natural areas through education, outreach, citizen science, and stewardship.
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Explore this local hotspot for specialties such as red-headed woodpecker along with migrating songbirds. A Swainson’s Warbler was spotted there recently but it has apparently moved on. A great spot and you never know what you might find. Leader: Joanne Laskowski – 757-665-4984. Category 14: eBird Surveys (NOTE: You must submit an eBird list to […]
Birding on the Deck at the Island House Restaurant, Wachapreague. Various coastal birds and migratory shorebirds are viewed from the back deck of the Island House Restaurant. The Eastern Shore Bird Club will have scopes and bird books and welcome beginners. For More Information: Roberta Kellam info@birdingeasternshore.org Category 14: eBird Survey (NOTE: You must submit […]
Get an amazingly close look at seabirds and shorebirds from the water! $20/Limited to 6 Participants/Time Slot. 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration Required by August 28, 2024 Contact: Capt. Meriwether Payne 757-710-2454 Be sure to check here for updates or changes.
View multiple bird species including terns, shorebirds, raptors, early passerine migrants. Leaders: Maggie Long 610-500-9971 and Joette Borzik.
Look for woodcock, owls and wintering raptors. Hills Farm is private property conserved by the Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust with a conservation easement. Leaders: Joanne Laskowski 410-253-9141 and Hal Laskowski Log your hours under Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education. For more continuing education opportunities go to http://www.virginiamasternaturalist.org/continuing-education-webinar-series.html
Description: Presenters will share summaries of virtual discussions about increasing inclusivity in the bird feeding participatory science project Project FeederWatch. Project FeederWatch staff will also present on next steps they plan to take based on what they have learned. There will be time for Q&A. Pre-registration required Log your time under Better Impact Category 2: […]
Audubon Christmas Bird Count FAQ Contact compiler directly to participate (all birding levels are accepted) Wachapreague, Saturday, December 14: Compiler Victor Klein, vklein3254@aol.com Nassawadox, Saturday, December 21: Compiler Joette Borzik, vabirdmom@gmail.com Chincoteague, Sunday, December 29: Compiler Kevin Holcomb, kevin_holcomb@fws.gov Cape Charles, Saturday,December 30:Compiler Ellison Orcutt, Mr.ellyo@gmail.com
Contact compiler directly to participate (all birding levels are accepted) Nassawadox, Saturday, December 21: Compiler Joette Borzik, vabirdmom@gmail.com Chincoteague, Sunday, December 29: Compiler Kevin Holcomb, kevin_holcomb@fws.gov Cape Charles, Saturday,December 30:Compiler Ellison Orcutt, Mr.ellyo@gmail.com
Contact compiler directly to participate (all birding levels are accepted) Chincoteague, Sunday, December 29: Compiler Kevin Holcomb, kevin_holcomb@fws.gov Cape Charles, Saturday,December 30:Compiler Ellison Orcutt, Mr.ellyo@gmail.com
Contact compiler directly to participate (all birding levels are accepted) Cape Charles, Saturday,December 30:Compiler Ellison Orcutt, Mr.ellyo@gmail.com
BIRDWALK RESCHEDULED – Due to severe weather, the Eastern Shore Master Naturalists have rescheduled this Saturday’s bird walk to Saturday, Feb. 8, 8:30 am to 10.30 am. Join the Eastern Shore Master Naturalists for a bird walk along Tom’s Cove and Assateague beach to explore winter visitors to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, the feeding grounds […]