Young Birders Walk at Gilbert’s Corner
2026-03-01 08:00 (America/New_York) | 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, 2026-06-13 08:00, 2026-07-11 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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Birding Sweet Run
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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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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Celebrate Birds: Camp Highroad
2026-05-01 08:00 | Camp Highroad, 21164 Steptoe Hill Rd, Middleburg, VA, 20117
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Christine Perdue and Linda Millington at Camp Highroad in southwestern Loudoun, which has extensive fields, rich woodlands, and deep ravines through which the North Fork Goose Creek and its many tributaries flow. In the spring it is home to a number of nesting birds as well as many migrants. Bring binoculars if you have them. Limit 12. Registration required.
Questions: Contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.
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Cancelled: Celebrate Birds: Birding JK Black Oak
2026-05-06 08:00 | VA
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a visit to this 89-acre property near Lucketts, which was purchased by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy in 2020. This bird walk will take us through the forest, across the meadows and past several of the vernal pools that make this such a unique place. Over 140 species of birds have been documented, and there is always a chance of discovering more during spring migration. Directions will be emailed to registered participants. To protect the environmentally sensitive habitat and rare species, JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary is not open for general public access. Limit 15. Registration required.

Celebrate Birds: Big Sit at Algonkian Park
2026-05-09 06:00 - 20:00 | VA
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is excited to be partnering with NOVA Parks for a Big Sit at Algonkian Regional Park.
What is a Big Sit?
Some people have compared it to a tailgate party for birders. We will set up in one stationary location and see how many species we can count from that spot. On previous spring Big Sits we’ve seen well over 60 species of birds. This spring we hope to hit 70!
Who should attend?
Anyone interested in birding from beginner to advanced. If you’re new to birding, you can learn more about it and meet other birders. If you’re an experienced birder, bring your skills and help us ID some species. This is a stationary location, so it’s great for people who aren’t interested in a long bird walk. Plus, we’ll be there all day, so it’s great for those who prefer to sleep late.
Details
Smoke the Screech Owl
We will be set up just west of the boat ramp with views of the river, a wildflower meadow, a grassy field, a wooded tree line and wide open sky. It is also close to the parking lot. (View location.) We will be there from 6:00am – 8:00pm to count as many bird species as we can see or hear. You can stop by for a few minutes to say hi or bring a chair and stay as long as you like. No registration required.
NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist, Matt Felperin, will join us at the Big Sit between 9:00 to 11:00 with some of his animal ambassador friends. During previous Big Sits, Matt has brought Smoke the Screech Owl and other raptors, along with amphibians and reptiles. All are happy to interact with visitors and pose for pictures.
In case of inclement weather cancellation information will be posted here and on the Loudoun Wildlife Facebook page.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.

Celebrate Birds: Birding Banshee
2026-05-09 08:00 | Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, 21085 The Woods Road, Leesburg, VA, United States

Celebrate Birds: Birding Bles Park
2026-05-16 08:00 | Bles Park, 44830 Riverside Pkwy, Ashburn, VA, 20147
Join us on a search for birds at this small but popular park and birding hotspot in eastern Loudoun that borders the Potomac River. The rich bottomland forests, extensive wetlands, and grassy areas that comprise the park attract a great variety of birds. Bring binoculars if you have them. Registration required.
Questions: Contact Bryan Henson at bhenson@loudounwildlife.org.
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Celebrate Birds: Rockland Farm
2026-05-17 08:00 | VA
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy on a special visit to this private 600-acre farm a little north of Leesburg. The farm, which has been in the same family since 1817, borders the Potomac River and is rich in wildlife because of the many kinds of habitats there. It includes a rich floodplain along the river, edge and meadow habitat, and on its northern border, Limestone Branch. The varied habitats should provide the group with a good variety of migrating birds as well as residents. Limit 12. meeting location and parking information will be emailed to registered participants. Registration required.
Questions: Contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.
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Young Birders Walk at Algonkian
2026-05-17 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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Birding Sweet Run
2026-05-23 08:00, 2026-06-27 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 rich oak-hickory forest, meadows, ponds, streams, and vernal pools 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 Loudoun wildlife, with numerous bird species utilizing 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 Algonkian
2026-07-19 08:00 | Algonkian Park, 47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling, VA, 20165, United States
Search for birds with Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy 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. We’ll meet in the parking lot near the boat ramp. Registration required.
Questions: Contact Bryan Henson at bhenson@loudounwildife.org.
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