Birding

Discover the Northern Neck of Virginia, where history and nature intertwine. Explore landscapes once home to American Indians, founding fathers, and watermen. Paddle pristine waterways, hunt for fossils at Westmoreland State Park, or uncover the past at Menokin. With scenic byways, rich heritage, and stunning shorelines, this region invites you to connect with the stories of those who shaped the Chesapeake Bay.

The park has a devoted following, in part because there are so many ways to enjoy it. Equestrians, hikers and mountain bikers can enjoy more than 15 miles of wooded trails. Hunters find plentiful game, including turkeys in the spring and deer and waterfowl in the fall.

Near the end of the Susquehanna River, just north of downtown Havre De Grace, MD, sits a pristine, 2639-acre park. Within this park, a wide variety of habitat as well as the funneling effect the river causes to bird migration, makes this spot an incredible location for one of America’s favorite hobbies, birding. Susquehanna State Park offers a wide variety of birding opportunities to a beginner, as well as the experienced birdwatcher, looking for that one rare species.

My name is Sara, and I am here with the SCA (Student Conservation Association) as the Raptor Intern at Acadia National Park. I am assisting in the Hawk Watch program and will be providing updates on our 30th season of Hawk Watch as I write the “Riding the Winds” blog.

Meet Prineet Anand, a former Fish & Feathers intern through Environment for the Americas at Rocky Mountain National Park!

Article written by Emma Rockenbeck for "A Day in the Life of a Fellow" Article Series National Park Service - Workforce Management Fellow in Partnership with Northwest Youth Corps (NYC)

To celebrate the 2016 Centennial of the National Park Service, Great Basin National Park held a Bird BioBlitz on May 20-22, 2016. During the 2.5 day event, over 1,500 volunteer hours were spent looking for birds. We recorded 1,843 birds representing 73 species. The most common were Mountain Chickadees, Clark’s Nutcrackers, and Pine Siskins (Figure 1).

Read Megan's park story of interning with the Student Conservation Association at Devils Postpile National Monument and later as a Scientists in Parks at Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Emigrants on the Oregon Trail were introduced to many new plants and animals as they made their journey west. With over 2,000 miles of trail, through countless habitats, there are a number of places where you can have a similar experience! The following places along the trail are noted for their birdwatching opportunities. When planning a visit, please make sure to check with the individual location about visitation hours and other details.

Emigrants on the California Trail were introduced to many new plants and animals as they made their journey west. With over 2,000 miles of trail, through countless habitats, there are a number of places where you can have a similar experience. Check out these places along the trail which are noted for their birdwatching opportunities.