We are making some changes, hopefully for the better, starting with this new style of newsletter that will come directly from our website www.BirdingEasternShore.org
If you have any issues or concerns about communications, please let us know at info@birdingeasternshore.org
Our Fall field trips have transitioned to a new spot on our website which enables us to utilize the calendar feature. Note that the “map” link will take you directly to a map showing the meeting site for each field trip.
https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/calendar
Our upcoming FREE field trips are detailed on the website calendar, but here is a list of the dates and locations:
Sunday, August 30, 7:00 am, Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge
Thursday, September 3, 8:30 am, Chincoteague Nature Trail and NWR
Sunday, September 13, 8:00 am, Kiptopeke SP Taylor Pond and Hawk Watch
Saturday, September 19, 7:00 am, Sunset Beach Fall Migration
Monday, September 21, 5:00 pm, Bowman’s Folly with VESLT
Sunday, October 4, 8:00 am, Kiptopeke SP Taylor Pond and Hawk Watch
More to be scheduled!
In other news, we have decided to reestablish the Eastern Shore of Virginia Birding and Wildlife Festival in October 2027! Please let me know if you are interested in volunteering as a guide or in any other capacity.
Notes from ES Birding: We are switching to this format because the email list is 350 people and some servers do not deliver mass emails anymore. I apologize if it is a duplicate. If you want to continue to get our emails and have not yet signed up through the website, please go to www.birdingeasternshore.org and sign up through the “Get Involved” page. Please note that we have several upcoming field trips, listed below, starting with August 30 at the Eastern Shore of Virginia Wildlife Refuge at 7:00 am. Sign up with Aylett Lipford at 804-380-2211. Our field trips are now found on the “Calendar” page of the website.
We are planning for 2027 Eastern Shore of Virginia Birding and Wildlife Festival, so please keep checking for updates at www.BirdingEasternShore.org.

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