BCBC History

The Buchanan County Bird Club was formed in December 2001. The goal of the club is to share the enjoyment of birding and to get others involved in learning about the natural world. The BCBC is made up of members who are serious about birding, but who don’t take themselves too seriously, which leads to lots of fun and enjoyable outings.

Interaction with the community is important to BCBC members with programs involving the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, participation in local festivals and the presentation of programs to other clubs and organizations. The Buchanan County Bird Club successfully hosted the Virginia Society of Ornithology’s annual meeting at the Breaks Interstate Park in 2006.

In recent years BCBC members have worked with the Virginia Department of Game and the Breaks Interstate Park in helping to monitor and to search for nest sites of reestablished Peregrine Falcons. They also help with Breaks Park bird walks, and participate in the Breaks Park Christmas Bird Count.

Club members have established and maintain three Bluebird Trails within Buchanan County erecting more than seventy nest boxes. The data is collected each breeding season and an annual report is sent to the Virginia Bluebird Society.

The club shares outings with neighboring clubs including the Russell County Bird Club and the Bibbee Nature Club of Bluefield WV. All club meetings and outings are open to the public. Club members also participate in several local Christmas Bird Counts.

To find out more about the history and activities of the club, click on the sub-page link to view annual reports about the club.