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Maryland/DC

Spring 2013 Bird Walks

Grab your binoculars, head outside and explore some of the Mid-Atlantic's best birding sites.

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Early morning bird spotting tour on Theodore Roosevelt Island, DC. Photo © Mark Godfrey. Blue jay Photo © Frank Miles-USFWS

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Blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) in United States, North America. © Connie Gelb/The Nature Conservancy

Bird Walks

View a slideshow of some of these amazing birds you may spot on your bird walk.

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Not only are birds beautiful to look at, but migratory birds are excellent gauges for our natural environment's overall health.

Like humans, birds depend on clean freshwater systems and healthy forests for survival, and The Nature Conservancy works collaboratively across international borders to protect these habitats — for nature and people.

How do birds change with the seasons, and how does this influence your identification of them?

Grab your binoculars and join fellow birders for great sights and sounds throughout the DC Metro area. Learn from our experienced trip leaders about the tremendous journeys these small birds have made and enjoy their beautiful colors and songs as they stop to “bulk up” for the rest of their trip. Beginners welcome!

Spring 2013 Bird Walks

Click on the links below to download a trip information sheet (PDF).

Monday, April 15, 7:00 a.m. >> Hughes Hollow, MD (led by Jim Nelson)

Thursday, April 18, 7:00 a.m. >> Carderock Recreation Area, MD (led by Mike Bowen)

Saturday, April 27, 8:00 a.m. >> Fraser Preserve, VA (led by Kathy Burger, Glen Gerada, & Ed Clark)

Monday, April 29, 7:00 a.m. >> Roosevelt Island, MD (led by Jim Nelson)

Wednesday, May 1, 7:00 a.m. >> Pennyfield Lock, MD (led by Tim Boucher)

Wednesday, May 8, 6:00 a.m. >> Thompson WMA, Front Royal, VA (led by Tim Boucher)

Tuesday, May 21, 7:00 a.m. >> Riley’s Lock, MD (led by Mike Bowen)