All Field Trips are free but require pre-registration with Trip leader. Field trips generally last 2 hours unless noted otherwise. Always be prepared for ticks, mosquitoes, and variable weather conditions. Bring water. Binoculars are available to borrow. For more information: www.birdingeasternshore.org; info@birdingeasternshore.org
| March 1 Field Trip: Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Leader: Mario Balitbit from The Nature Conservancy | Owl Prowl at TNC’s Brownsville Preserve, 11332 Brownsville Road, Nassawadox, VA Meet at The Nature Conservancy office for an after-hours foray in search of nocturnal birds. Limit of 15 Participants. Registration Required: info@birdingeasternshore.org |
| Mar. 1 Field Trip: Saturday, 8:00 am This trip is Full | Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Islands Observe winter waterfowl and shorebirds from a rare vantage point on Island 4. This trip is FULL Leaders: Roberta Kellam info@birdingeasternshore.org and Mario Balibit |
| March 22 Field Trip: Saturday, 8:30 a.m. | Meriwether’s Seaview, 23039 Rose Cottage Road, Melfa, VA Explore diverse habitats protected by Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust conservation easement. Shorebirds and a variety of passerines. Leaders: Meriwether Payne 757-710-2454 |
| Apr.8 Program: 5:00 pm, meet and greet. 5:30 pm for program and business meeting. | Native Plants and Backyard Bird Habitat on the Eastern Shore Shannon Alexander from Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources will discuss the Native Plants Initiative and Roberta Kellam will provide advice and information about how to attract more birds to your yard with native plants, feeders, and other wildlife-friendly practices. Eastern Shore Community College, Room 148 Academic Building, 29316 Lankford Hwy, Melfa VA 23410 |
| April 22 Activity: Tuesday, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Birding on the Deck, Island House Restaurant, Wachapreague, VA Join us for a relaxed evening of birding and socializing while enjoying the habitat from the deck of the restaurant. No experience necessary. Dinner and/or drinks at your option. Dinner Reservations (Optional): Island House Restaurant 757-787-4242 |
| Apr. 30 Field Trip: Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. | TNC Nassawango Preserve, Furnace Town, east of Snow Hill, MD Parking on Millville Road near intersection with Furnace Town Road. Identify spring warblers and migrants of bottomland swamps Leaders: Maggie Long 610-500-9971 and Joette Borzik |
| May 5, Field Trip: Monday 8:00 am | Bay Creek Nature Preserve; 1 Clubhouse Way, Cape Charles, VA Visit the various habitats at the Bay Creek development preserve. Leaders: Walter Childs, Maggie Long, Stan Osmolenski. Register with Maggie Long at 610-500-9971 by April 20. |
| May 10, Boat Trip (rain date May 11) Saturday 8:00 – 11:00 am 11:30 am – 2:30 pm 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Birding by Boat with Meriwether Payne, FOR TEACHERS ONLY. Pre-registration required. Open to Northampton and Accomack County teachers only. Contact: Captain Meriwether Payne, 757-710-2454 |
| May 13, Activity: Tuesday, 5:00 – 7:00 pm | Birding on the Deck Island House Restaurant, Wachapreague, VA Join us for a relaxed evening of birding and socializing while enjoying the habitat from the deck of the restaurant. No experience necessary. Dinner and/or drinks at your option. Dinner Reservations (Optional): Island House Restaurant 757-787-4242 |
| May 17, Field Trip Saturday, 8:00 am | Chincoteague Island Nature Trail, 6078 Hallie Whealton Smith Drive, Chincoteague, VA Look for warblers and other spring migrants at this local hotspot. Leaders: Helen Belencan and Gary Smith – 803-292-6883 |
| June 8, Field Trip Sunday, 8:00 am | Nickawampus Farm, Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust 23028 Nickawampus Farm, Melfa VA Unique opportunity for birding on a private land trust property. www.VESLT.org Lead by Maggie Long and Meriwether Payne. Contact Meriwether Payne at 757-710-2454 to register. |
| June 18, Field Trip Wednesday, 8:00 am | Anne Rowe’s Seaview Farm, 18119 Seaside Road, Cape Charles. Join Maggie Long and Walter Childs for a bird walk through woodlands and marsh for a variety of birds. Contact Maggie at 610-500-9971 to register. |
It's his property, why do you care? Cape Charles has turned into a cash grab. Mayberry my ass.
Emily Dickenson says @ June 15, 2025 at 1:21 pm: It’s unclear whether Mr. Wendell is mentally unstable, perpetually angry,…
I like to know why there was a high speed pursuit in a busy tourist town. Was it a felony/misdemeanor…
Whoever recommended or approves this is a clown. It makes the police department look like fools as well as lazy.…
Mayberry my ass! Mayberry was taken away from this town a long time ago thanks to people like you! How…