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Field trips (upcoming & recent)
For additional information on upcoming field trips, such as whether to bring snacks or a bag lunch, and the need to dress appropriately for the weather, please consult the current Newsletter.
"DO IT YOURSELF!" Members may use the form on the Update page to post a forthcoming field trip on on the list above, as long as it has been approved by Allen Larner or Jo King. Newly-added field trips are automatically placed at the end of the list. If any corrections are necessary, please contact the Webmaster at agclem_AT_comcast.net.
| Date |
Destination |
Meeting Place * |
Time |
Coordinator(s) |
| April 20 |
Humpback Rocks: dance of the Woodcocks! |
Humpback Rocks visitor's center, Blue Ridge Parkway |
07:00 PM (before dusk) |
Allen Larner |
| April 24 |
McCormick's Mill |
Parking Lot McDonald's on Greenville Ave or at the Mill |
08:30 AM |
Jo King |
| April 25 |
Shenandoah River State Park
CANCELLED |
Food Lion parking lot, Coalter Street, Staunton ... please RSVP for carpooling to Penny |
06:30 AM |
Penny Warren |
| April 30 |
Springdale Water Gardens |
Staunton Mall near McDonalds or at the road entrance to the Gardens (8:30) |
08:00 AM |
Penny Warren |
| May 1 |
Riprap Trail |
Dollar General Shopping Center, Rte. 340 in Crimora across from BP |
07:30 AM |
Gabriel Mapel |
| May 2 |
Blue Ridge Parkway |
Afton Mountain hawk watch parking lot |
08:00 AM |
Penny Warren |
| May 9 |
Blue Ridge Parkway |
Afton Mountain hawk watch parking lot |
08:00 AM |
Penny Warren |
| May 22 |
McCormick\'s Mill in Raphine |
Parking Lot McDonald\'s on Greenville Ave. or at the mill |
08:30 AM |
Jo King |
* (if different than the destination)
Annual bird surveys
Rockfish Gap Hawk Watch
The Rockfish Gap Hawk Watch begins each year around the middle of August and runs through the end of November. Jointly coordinated by Brenda Tekin and Victor Laubach, it is held on the grounds of the Inn at Afton, located on the southern side of Rockfish Gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains, right off I-64 exit 99 (at the intersections with Rt 250, the southern end of the Skyline Drive and the northern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway) just 5 miles east of Waynesboro and 20 miles west of Charlottesville. The hawk watch provides panoramic views of the gap and both the Shenandoah Valley to the west and the Piedmont Region to the east. Be sure to bring your binoculars, a lawn chair and sunscreen! We'd love to have you visit and experience the raptor migration (and help us spot the hawks)!
For further information or questions please visit the Web site: www.rockfishgaphawkwatch.org!
Christmas Bird Count
Every year members of the Augusta Bird Club participate in the international Christmas Bird Count, under the auspices of the National Audubon Society. This survey covers precisely defined areas, and special protocols are observed to ensure that data gathered is consistent from year to year. There are two such areas in Augusta County:
Augusta County CBC Coordinator: Allen Larner ( birdergonewild_AT_yahoo.com)
Waynesboro CBC Coordinator: Crista Cabe (ccabe_AT_mbc.edu)
The survey results, along with analytical articles, are published in a special magazine supplement.
Great Backyard Bird Count
The GBBC is usually held in February, sponsored by the National Audubon Society. The results are posted at www.birdcount.org.
Big Spring Day
The BSD is usually held in late April, at the peak of spring migration season, when the maximum number of bird species are present in Augusta County. Participants can choose their own areas, coordinating with Allen Larner. ( birdergonewild_AT_yahoo.com)
Breeding Bird Survey
As with the CBC, special protocols are observed. The survey begins in the pre-dawn hours, searching for owls, and lasts all day. This event is also coordinated by Allen Larner. ( birdergonewild_AT_yahoo.com)
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