Virginia Birding Resources

The Nifty Fifty

The Nifty Fifty is a mini-guide to the birds of Virginia. It includes descriptions, images, video and songs of 50 of the most often observed birds of Virginia. View the guide by clicking here or on the Nifty Fifty link on the left.

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Some birds prefer to stay near the ground, while others are almost always seen high in a tree. Look for the following notations in the species descriptions to determine where the species is most likely to be seen. If a note is not present, the bird does not have a strong affinity for a particular region.

• Look high.
• Look mid-story.
• Look low.

State Information

Recent Bird Sightings

(301) 652-1088 Statewide

Birding Locations

Shenandoah National Park

Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail

Virginia State Bird - Northern Cardinal

Virginia Birding Events

Mountain Lake Migratory Bird Festival
Annually in 
May
Blacksburg, Virginia
Phone: 800-74BIRDS or 540-921-2525
E-mail: peggy@mountainlakebirding.com
Our mission is to provide an entertaining and informative Spring event about the birds of the mountain region of southwestern Virginia. The events of the festival will educate birders of all interest levels and ages. The festival will promote tourism in the area and inform visitors of the many outdoor activities available in the New River Valley. We have a rich variety of trips and workshops for you to choose. All will be lead by birders or naturalists that are knowledgeable about their subject and enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge. We have scheduled guided rafting trips on the historic New River offering unique bird sightings. In addition to the many hikes and workshops around the Mountain Lake Hotel and Jefferson National Forest we have activities for children in the conservancy at Mountain Lake.

Eastern Shore Birding & Wildlife Festival
Annually in September
Cape Charles, Virginia
Phone: 757-787-2460
Enjoy the wildlife on one of our many guided hikes or boat trips. Info: www.onancockbirding.com

Shenandoah Audubon Birding Festival
Usually in November
War Memorial Building in Winchester's Jim Barnett Park
Winchester, Virginia
Phone: 540-667-6778
E-Mail: hagansan@yahoo.com
There will be presentations with live birds and talks about how to identify birds at this annual event. Scouts can start to earn merit badges. There will be experts available to answer all your birding questions. Basic birding and bird walks will be offered. Bird books and houses will be for sale. Top quality bird seed also will be available for purchase. Bird carving will be demonstrated and other conservation groups will have exhibits. Admission is FREE. There will be lots of fun activities for the children. Because it is the Winchester's War Memorial building in Jim Barnett Park, there will be educational family fun available no matter what the weather!

Other resources and locations

If you have suggestions for additional birding resources in Virginia, from web sites to your favorite birding location, submit your information using the following form. You can cut and paste large amounts if text into the information field. Birding locations are the most desired, but any good resource on Virginia birds is welcomed.

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