Watch – Study – Enjoy – Understand – Conserve

Join an upcoming walk

  • Woodbridge Veterans Memorial Park (Jim Pearson, Joan Mashburn) [NVBC] 
    02/18/2026  8:30 am - 11:00 am
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  • Silver Lake Regional Park (Ed LeGrand, Toby Hardwick) [NVBC] 
    02/21/2026  8:00 am - 11:00 am
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  • Woodcock Display at Dusk – Huntley Meadows Hike/Bike Trail (Larry Cartwright) [NVBC] 
    02/22/2026  5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Education and Connection

Join our knowledgeable volunteers for any of our nearly 100 free annual bird walks! We explore the best of Northern Virginia’s local parks, along with breathtaking regional and national wildlife sanctuaries nearby.

The Siskin

Our quarterly newsletter. Click to see the latest copy.

Red-shouldered hawk staring at viewer

Are you looking for a group that shares your love of birds?

We welcome bird enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels. Come along on our next free walk to make new friends and enjoy nature together!

Cedar Waxwing in a tree
Cedar Waxwing in a tree

Consider joining the NVBC!

While membership isn’t required for our weekly walks, joining or renewing directly supports our mission and community. Members receive our quarterly newsletter, The Siskin, packed with upcoming field trip schedules, engaging articles on club and member activities, along with regional birding news. Join us today to help our local wildlife thrive!

A pair of beautiful Hooded Mergansers
A pair of beautiful Hooded Mergansers

Come be a part of our friendly community

Where every step is an opportunity to connect with the wild. Whether you are an avid birder or simply curious about the outdoors, you will love the chance to learn with our local experts in a warm and welcoming environment. Check out our recent outings and get excited for the next one.

A Green Heron with a ruffed crest walking in the water
A Green Heron with a ruffed crest walking in the water

Support our Mission

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, your contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Your generosity directly powers our goal to expand education and support conservation. We welcome donations of any size to help us continue celebrating and protecting the birds of Northern Virginia.

eXtended Trips

We take quarterly X-Trips outside the Northern Virginia region to explore the birds of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Delaware’s wildlife reserves and Virginia’s Northern Neck


We hope to see you at our next outing!

A Forester's Tern on a pier


Red-necked Grebe at Pohick Bay Regional Park
Red-necked Grebe at Pohick Bay Regional Park
A pair of Mississippi Kites soaring
Mississippi Kites

Contact us

Questions About the Club ?
Contact Larry Meade, President

Questions About the Website ?
Contact Troy Barbour, Web Site Admin
Northern Virginia Bird Club
P.O. Box 5812
Arlington, VA 22205-0812