The Lynchburg Bird Club organizes local and regional field trips from September into June each year. We welcome birders at all skill levels and non-members along with our club members. For information on upcoming field trips, refer to the most recent club newsletter or check back here for updates. The club newsletter is emailed to all members bimonthly, and members receive updates on programs and field trips via emails. See the "Membership" page for information on how to join!
Saturday, October 4, 2025 (8 AM)
Bird life is rich along the James River wherever it can be accessed when natural habitat is present. In Lynchburg, Reusen’s Dam and Percival’s Island are commonly frequented, and in Amherst County, Riveredge Park and the James River Heritage Access Trail below the former Central Virginia Training Center are other known locations. In Campbell County, Mount Athos Road offers lesser-known opportunities. We will meet at 8 AM in front of Staples at Candlers Station shopping center to carpool to bird two or three locations in the Joshua Falls area of the river off Mount Athos Road. There are no facilities. If the weather looks questionable, you can contact Gene Sattler prior to the trip to confirm if it will be held.
Saturday, October 25, 2025 (8 AM)
Join us for a bird walk at Montvale Park! This field trip will be led by Kirk Gardner and is a joint outing with the Roanoke Valley Bird Club. We will meet at 8 AM in the gravel parking lot on the east side of the park. Our walking route will include a short walk along the track, following some trails through the park, two creek crossings, and optionally exploring the wetland area between the trails. Please bring Muck Boots or other waterproof footwear suitable for crossing the stream. We will target Lincoln’s Sparrows and other late-season migrants. Historically, Lincoln’s Sparrows have been spotted in the open, early successional habitat of the park. All skill levels are welcome! If the weather looks questionable, you contact Kirk Gardner prior to the trip to confirm if it will be held.
Montvale Park is located about 15 minutes west of Bedford at 1092 Marketplace Drive, Montvale, VA 24122. Take Route 460/221 through Bedford, continue west past Thaxton, and turn left at a median crossing immediately west of Montvale Elementary School onto Marketplace Drive. Meet at the gravel parking lot on the east side of the park; the coordinates for this parking lot are 37.3751197, -79.7129808.
Items to bring: Waterproof footwear, binoculars, water, camera (optional), and a smile.