Thank You for Joining Our Flock!
Red-winged Blackbirds. Photo: Rachel Hogancamp/Audubon Photography Awards
Welcome to our local chapter membership.
We're so glad you’re here!
This page brings together some of our favorite resources on birds and birding in northern Virginia, conservation and habitat restoration - a great starting point to get you outside to enjoy, conserve and restore nature! You can download your free digital guide to northern Virginia hotspots here.
Birds of Virginia
Did you know that Virginia is home to nearly 500 documented species of birds?
And you can find most of them right here in northern Virginia. Even in our highly developed area, there are many places where birds can thrive.
Birding Ethics
Checklists
Bird Guides
Bird Outings
Birding Hotspots
Bird Species Profile articles
Birding together. Photo: Evan Barrientos/Audubon
Where to Go Birding in Northern Virginia
Birding hotspots with links, maybe a map.
what kinds of birds to see where?
Bird Outings with NVBA
Become a Bird Guide
Educational Opportunities: Classes and Events
NVBA offers classes and workshops throughout the year….
members get a discounted rate!
Community Science
Become a citizen scientist: join us for a survey or count.
Advocacy
Help us be the voice for birds in northern Virginia.
Volunteer with Us
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization. Your time and enthusiasm power our conservation and educational outreach efforts, both in the field and behind the scenes, helping us do more for birds, wildlife and habitat in northern Virginia.
Want to join us?
Check out our volunteer page for all the different ways you can lend a hand! From pulling invasive plants at habitat restoration sites to citizen science efforts like counting birds and insects, there’s something for everyone.
Our conservation work is only possible with YOU!
Northern Virginia Bird Alliance relies on our members and volunteers to power our conservation work. Consider joining us, making a contribution or becoming a volunteer to help protect northern Virginia’s birds and the habitat they need.