Photo: Ring-necked Duck, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, John Steller/Audubon Photography Awards

This program is part of our Stretch Our Parks initiative, in partnership with the staff of Occoquan Bay NWR.

Join us for a morning bird walk on the trails of the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Newer and seasoned birders welcome.

Your birding guides are Larry Meade, President of the Northern Virginia Bird Club and a member of the ASNV Adult Education Committee, and Todd Kiraly, a birder with extensive experience in the local hotspots in and around the Potomac River in NOVA.

Meet at the Visitor Information Center.

If you have binoculars, please bring them with you.

This walk is FREE, but registration is required.

We will be documenting the birds we see in eBird and the leader will share the ebird list with you after the walk. If you don't already have an eBird account, you can sign up for a free one here: ebird.org/home

Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge was established in June 1998 to provide habitat for migratory birds and endangered species. The refuge's diverse grassland, marsh and forest habitats attract a variety songbirds, raptors and waterfowl that depend on the area for food, nesting sites, and a place to rest.