To celebrate spring migration and World Migratory Bird Day, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy sponsors a series of walks in several of Loudoun’s richest natural areas. All of them require registration and start at 8:00 am unless otherwise noted. The Big Sit is a drop-in event, with no registration needed.
The Birdathon is also taking place from April 19 – May 18. Learn more about the Birdathon and how you can participate.
Saturday, April 19: Birding Broad Run Stream Valley Park
Read about the walk: The First Celebrate Birds Walk in 2025 Has 49 Species at Broad Run
Saturday, April 19: Introduction to Birdwatching program and walk at Sweet Run (no registration needed)
Saturday, April 19: Young Birders Walk at Broad Run
Sunday, April 20: Birding Algonkian Park
Read about the walk: Both Species of Orioles Seen During Algonkian Walk
Saturday, April 26: Birding Sweet Run Park
Read about the walk: Eleven Species of Warblers Observed at Sweet Run State Park
Sunday, April 27: Birding Morven Park (walk starts at 9:00 am)
Read about the walk: Despite the Wind, 51 Species of Birds Found at Morven Park
Tuesday, May 6: Bird Walk at Goodstone Inn
Read about the walk: A Beautiful Morning for Birding After a Stormy Night
Wednesday, May 7: Birding JK Black Oak (walk starts at 7:30 am)
Saturday, May 10: Birding Banshee
Read about the walk: Celebrate Birds Walk at Banshee Reeks Yields 58 Species
Saturday, May 10: The Big Sit at Algonkian Park (no registration needed)
Read about the event: Over 200 People Visited The Big Sit on May 10
Wednesday, May 14: Birding Beagle Club/Institute Farm
Read about the walk: It Was a Good Morning for Spring Migrants at Institute Farm
Saturday, May 17: Birding Algonkian Park
Read about the walk: Sights and Sounds of 50 Species of Birds at Algonkian
Saturday, May 17: Young Birders Walk at Algonkian
Sunday, May 18: Bird Walk at Izaak Walton League
Read about the walk: Bird Call Initially Stumps Birders at Izaak Walton League
Sunday, May 18: Bird Walk at Rockland Farm
Read about the walk: First Bird Walk Held at Rockland Farm on May 18