Birding Banshee
2026-01-10 08:00 (America/New_York) | Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, 21085 The Woods Road, Leesburg, VA, United States
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced birder, you’ll enjoy this bird walk at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve. The preserve is a diverse 695-acre treasure in the heart of Loudoun County with streams, trees, shrubs and fields that attract lots of species, making it a birding hotspot. This is a regular outing that takes place the second Saturday of every month. Bring binoculars if you have them. Registration required.
Questions: Contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.
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Birding Broad Run Stream Valley Park
2026-01-17 08:00 | VA
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy as we search of birds at this surprisingly rich park along Broad Run in Brambleton. The park combines several different habitat types including a flood plain on both sides of the stream, edge and meadow habitat, and multiple ponds. The varying habitats combine to provide a good variety of birds. Parking/meeting location will be emailed to registered participants. Limit 15. Registration required.
Questions: Contact jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.
When registration is full, ask to be added to the waitlist by emailing info@loudounwildlife.org. Please include the event name and date in your email. You’ll be notified if space becomes available.
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Birding Algonkian
2026-01-18 08:00 | Algonkian Park, 47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling, VA, 20165, United States
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy on a search for birds at the Algonkian Regional Park in eastern Loudoun County. This bird walk takes place each month except December. With extensive frontage along the Potomac River, its rich bottomland forests, extensive wetlands and grassy areas combine to make it Loudoun’s top birding hotspot. Bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll meet at the boat ramp next to the parking lot. (Boat ramp location.) Registration required.
Questions: Contact bhenson@loudounwildlife.org.
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Birding Sweet Run
2026-01-24 08:00, 2026-02-28 08:00, 2026-03-28 08:00 | Sweet Run State Park, 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville, VA, 20132
Sweet Run State Park has 894 acres of diverse habitat consisting of vernal pools, meadows, ponds, streams, and a rich oak-hickory forest in northwestern Loudoun. It borders the Appalachian Trail and is only a couple of miles from the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. Sweet Run is a wonderful sanctuary for wildlife with numerous bird species using its richness. Meet at the main parking lot near the Interpretive Center; bring binoculars if you have them. The Park is located just north of Neersville at 11661 Harpers Ferry Road (Route 671). Directions can be found on the Park’s website. Registration required.
Fee Notice: Sweet Run collects a parking fee at self-pay kiosks located at each parking area/entrance. The fee for a standard vehicle is $10. View fee information.
Questions: Contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.
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Birding Gilbert’s Corner - Cancelled
2026-01-25 08:00 | Gilbert’s Corner Regional Park, 23557 Watson Road, Leesburg, VA, 20175
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a bird walk at the relatively new Gilbert’s Corner Regional Park in Aldie (see map below). With a combination of scrub, brush and meadow, this park is a great birding hotspot in southwestern Loudoun. Limit 14. Registration required.
Questions: Contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.
When registration is full, ask to be added to the waitlist by emailing info@loudounwildlife.org. Please include the event name and date in your email. You’ll be notified if space becomes available.
Registration cancelled due to upcoming snowstorm.

Young Birders Walk at Gilbert’s Corner - Cancelled
2026-01-25 08:00 | Gilbert’s Corner Regional Park, 23557 Watson Road, Leesburg, VA, 20175
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Young Birding Program for a bird walk exclusively for young birders at Gilbert’s Corner Regional Park in Aldie. With a combination of scrub, brush, and meadow, this park is a great birding hotspot in southwestern Loudoun. Bring binoculars if you have them. Note: This program is exclusively for young birders ages 10-18; a parent/guardian is welcome. Registration required
Questions: Contact Young Birding Program Coordinator Patrick Lewis at plewis@loudounwildlife.org.
Registration cancelled due to upcoming snowstorm.
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Birding Banshee - cancelled
2026-02-14 08:00 | Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, 21085 The Woods Road, Leesburg, VA, United States
Whether you’re a beginning birder or an expert, you’ll be thrilled by the many bird species you’ll find at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve south of Leesburg. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and Friends of Banshee Reeks for the monthly bird walk at this birding hot spot. Bring binoculars if you have them. Registration required.
Questions: Contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.
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Birding Algonkian - cancelled
2026-02-15 08:00 | Algonkian Park, 47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling, VA, 20165, United States
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy on a search for birds at Loudoun’s top birding hotspot, Algonkian Regional Park in eastern Loudoun, for the monthly bird walk. Combining extensive frontage along the Potomac River, rich bottomland forests, wetlands, and extensive grassy areas, this can be a very productive place to bird. Bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll meet at the boat ramp next to the parking lot. (Boat ramp location.) Registration required.
Questions: Contact bhenson@loudounwildlife.org.
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Young Birders Walk at Algonkian
2026-02-15 08:00 | Algonkian Park, 47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling, VA, 20165, United States
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Young Birding Program for a bird walk for young birders at Algonkian Regional Park, the county’s best birding hotspot, where over 230 species of birds have been observed. We’ll look for year-round and winter residents, and hopefully a surprise or two. Meet at the boat ramp; bring binoculars if you have them or we will have some to share. This walk is exclusively for young birders ages 10–18; a parent/guardian is welcome. Registration Required.
Questions: Contact Young Birding Program Coordinator Patrick Lewis at plewis@loudounwildlife.org.
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Waterfowl of Loudoun: Field Trip - rescheduled from February 14
2026-02-21 09:00 - 13:00 | VA
Because winter generally brings a variety of attractive waterfowl to our area, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is offering a field trip so you can get to know these beautiful birds. The field trip will visit a couple local hotspots where we should find many of the species that regularly visit the county. Locations will be determined a few days in advance of the trip and emailed to registered participants. Be sure to bring binoculars (and a spotting scope, if you have one) to get close-up looks at these beautiful winter visitors. Limit 12. Registration required.
Questions: contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
When registration is full, ask to be added to the waitlist by emailing info@loudounwildlife.org. Please include the event name and date in your email. You’ll be notified if space becomes available.
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Birding Gilbert’s Corner
2026-03-01 08:00 | Gilbert’s Corner Regional Park, 23557 Watson Road, Leesburg, VA, 20175
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a bird walk at the relatively new Gilbert’s Corner Regional Park in Aldie (see map below). With a combination of scrub, brush and meadow, this park is a great birding hotspot in southwestern Loudoun. Limit 14. Registration required.
Questions: Contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.
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Young Birders Walk at Gilbert’s Corner
2026-03-01 08:00 | Gilbert’s Corner Regional Park, 23557 Watson Road, Leesburg, VA, 20175
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Young Birding Program and Matt Felperin of NOVA Parks for a bird walk for young birders at Gilbert’s Corner Regional Park in Aldie. With over 115 bird species observed here, Gilbert’s Corner is one of the best birding hotspots in southwestern Loudoun. Bring binoculars if you have them or we will have some to share. Note: This program is exclusively for young birders ages 10-18; a parent/guardian is welcome. Limit 14 . Registration required
Questions: Contact Young Birding Program Coordinator Patrick Lewis at plewis@loudounwildlife.org.
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Searching for Birds of Prey: Field Trip (rescheduled)
2026-03-01 14:00 | VA
Birds of prey numbers increase dramatically each winter in the county as our resident birds are joined by many others. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy to search for winter raptors. We will drive the back roads of Loudoun until dusk with frequent stops to find and identify the many hawks, hopefully an owl or two, and any other birds that overwinter here. Bring binoculars if you have them. Limit 24. Registration required.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
When registration is full, ask to be added to the waitlist by emailing info@loudounwildlife.org. Please include the event name and date in your email. You’ll be notified if space becomes available.
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Woodcock Walk at Institute Farm (postponed from March 3)
2026-03-07 18:00 | The Institute Farm, 22265 Oatlands Rd, Aldie, Virginia, 20105
Witness the bizarre courtship displays of the American Woodcock, one of our most fascinating avian residents. On this Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy outing, we will listen for the woodcock’s “peent” and watch its aerial acrobatics at the historic Institute Farm near Aldie. Limit 10. Registration required
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
When registration is full, do not attempt to register. You can be added to the waitlist by emailing info@loudounwildlife.org. Be sure to include the event name and date in your email. You’ll be notified if space becomes available.
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Sky Hunters & Meadow Skulkers - an Evening Bird Walk
2026-03-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Piscataway Crossing Regional Park, 43646 Hibler Rd, Leesburg, VA, Leesburg, VA, 20176-5608
Join Matt Felprin from NoVa Parks and Bryan Henson from LWC on March 12th for a visit to Piscataway Crossing Regional Park to look for birds of prey and sparrows. We’ll start this program at 5:30pm and wrap up in the twilight of the evening.
This wonderful park in the Lucketts area provides fields and access to the Potomac River. Limit: 15. Registration required.
Questions: Contact bhenson@loudounwildlife.org.

Birding Banshee
2026-03-14 08:00, 2026-04-11 08:00 | Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, 21085 The Woods Road, Leesburg, VA, United States
Whether you’re a beginning birder or an expert, you’ll be thrilled by the many bird species you’ll find at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve south of Leesburg. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and Friends of Banshee Reeks for the monthly bird walk at this birding hot spot. Bring binoculars if you have them. Registration required.
Questions: Contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.
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Birding Algonkian
2026-03-15 08:00 | Algonkian Park, 47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling, VA, 20165, United States
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy on a search for birds at Loudoun’s top birding hotspot, Algonkian Regional Park in eastern Loudoun, for the monthly bird walk. Combining extensive frontage along the Potomac River, rich bottomland forests, wetlands, and extensive grassy areas, this can be a very productive place to bird. Bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll meet at the boat ramp next to the parking lot. (Boat ramp location.) Registration required.
Questions: Contact bhenson@loudounwildlife.org.
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Woodcock Walk at Broad Run Stream Valley Park
2026-03-19 19:15 | VA
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for an early evening walk on this special property looking for birds; then as dusk settles in, we’ll hope to hear the “peent” of American Woodcock and see their incredible courtship display flight. Parking/meeting information will be emailed to registered participants. Limit 15. Registration required.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
When registration is full, do not attempt to register. You can be added to the waitlist by emailing info@loudounwildlife.org. Be sure to include the event name and date in your email. You’ll be notified if space becomes available.
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Intro to Birding at Sweet Run
2026-03-21 09:30 - 11:00 | Sweet Run State Park, 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville, VA, 20132
Discover the fundamentals of bird watching as you build practical skills and confidence in the field. You will learn to identify common local species, use binoculars effectively, and better understand bird behavior and habitats. Binoculars will be available to borrow, and we will introduce additional tools to support your birding journey. It is recommended to download the Merlin Bird ID app on your phone and create a free account before class.
This beginner friendly program is co-sponsored by the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and presented by Scott Harris. Meet at the Interpretive Center for a brief introduction before heading out for a guided walk around the park.
Sweet Run State Park has 894 acres of diverse habitat consisting of vernal pools, meadows, ponds, streams, and a rich oak-hickory forest in northwestern Loudoun. It borders the Appalachian Trail and is only a couple of miles from the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. The Park is located just north of Neersville at 11661 Harpers Ferry Road (Route 671). Directions can be found on the Park’s website.
Questions: Contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.
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Celebrate Birds: Birding Broad Run Stream Valley Park
2026-04-18 08:00 | VA
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy in search of birds at this surprisingly rich park along Broad Run, which combine several different habitat types, including rich floodplain on both sides of the stream, edge and meadow habitat, and multiple ponds. The varied habitat should provide the group with a good variety of migrating birds from shorebirds to warblers, as well as residents. Parking information will be emailed to registered participants.. Limit 15. Registration required.
Questions: Contact jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.
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Celebrate Birds: Birding Algonkian
2026-04-19 08:00 | Algonkian Park, 47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling, VA, 20165, United States

Young Birders Walk at Bles Park
2026-04-19 08:00 | Bles Park, 44830 Riverside Pkwy, Ashburn, VA, 20147
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Young Birding Program for a bird walk for young birders at Bles Park. This park is a birding hotspot with a mix of water habitats that attract a diverse mix of species. Bring binoculars if you have them or we will have some to share. We’ll meet at the parking lot near the playground. This walk is exclusively for young birders ages 10–18; a parent/guardian is welcome. Registration required
Questions: Contact Young Birding Program Coordinator Patrick Lewis at plewis@loudounwildlife.org.
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Celebrate Birds: Birding Sweet Run
2026-04-25 08:00 | Sweet Run State Park, 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville, VA, 20132

Celebrate Birds: Birding at Izaak Walton League
2026-04-26 08:00 | Izaak Walton League Chapter House, 19237 Mountain Spring Lane, Leesburg, VA, 20175
The Loudoun County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League manages a rich natural property in western Loudoun which contains a wide variety of habitats and, as a result, supports a lot of birds especially during migration. In partnership with the Chapter, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Allison Gallo and Bryan Henson will lead a bird walk on the property. Bring binoculars if you have them. Limit 8. Registration required.
Questions: contact Allison Gallo at agallo@loudounwildlife.org.
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Celebrate Birds: Birding Morven Park
2026-04-26 08:00 | Morven Park, 17195 Southern Planter Ln., Leesburg, VA, 20176
Join Carol Sottili and Molly Pinson Simoneau on a bird walk to explore Morven Park, a 1,000-acre preserve that hosts a mosaic of natural habitats rich in wildlife, including a wide variety of birds.
During spring, birds migrate through this area and refresh themselves in the thick forest before heading north to breed; the park in spring also welcomes a host of neotropical birds that come here to raise their young. During our walk, we hope to see not only our year-round resident birds, including woodpeckers, hawks, chickadees and bluebirds, but also recent arrivals, such as Scarlet Tanagers, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, Ovenbirds and Northern Parulas. And perhaps we’ll be lucky to spy an American Redstart, Northern Waterthrush or another of the species just passing through. Limit 14. Parking information will be emailed to registered participants. Registration required
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
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Celebrate Birds: Goodstone Inn
2026-04-28 08:00 | goodstone Inn, 36205 Snake Hill Rd , Middleburg, VA, 20117
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a bird walk at this private country estate in southwestern Loudoun. Goodstone Inn has trails along the Goose Creek and in surrounding fields and old woods just a couple miles north of Middleburg. Meet at the lower parking lot of the Inn. Limit 12. Registration required.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
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Celebrate Birds: Beagle Club/Institute Farm
2026-04-29 08:00 | National Beagle Club at Institute Farm, Aldie, VA, 20105, United States
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Emily Southgate and Linda Millington who, with special permission, will visit the Institute Farm in Aldie (see map below). The farm is home of the National Beagle Club of North America and on the National Register of Historic Places. The farm’s brushy, scrubby intermediate habitat, bordered by mature forests, is home to many thicket-loving bird species. This group will also visit a nearby large farm, which includes a large lake and extensive fields. Limit 12. Registration required.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
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