Photo: Downy Woodpecker, Nick Shearman/Audubon Photography Awards

When: Sunday, October 19, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Daniel K Ludwig DriveWoodbridge, VA, 22191

Description: Join NVBA for a guided bird walk through Leesylvania State Park, located in Southern Prince William County. This is a free event however the park does have an entrance fee so please come prepared to pay for parking at the self-pay station with cash, a check, or a credit card. 

Registration for this free event is not required; beginner and seasoned birders are welcome. If you have binoculars or a spotting scope, we encourage you to bring them along! 

Your Guide: This event’s bird guide is Larry Meade: a devoted member of the NVBA Adult Education Committee and the president of the Northern Virginia Bird Club. He is an expert bird walk leader and has also been involved in numerous bird counts. He is also the compiler of the Alexandria Circle NABA Butterfly Count.

About the park: Situated along the Potomac River, Leesylvania State Park offers many recreational activities from hiking to boating. The park is also listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks and is located in the southeast area of Prince William County, about 25 miles from Washington, D.C., and Fredericksburg. The park contains a plethora of tidal shores making it ideal for birding year round. 

Additional directions to get there: From I-95, take Rippon Landing Exit 156, then go east on Dale Blvd. to U.S. 1. Jefferson Davis Hwy. Turn right on Jefferson Davis Hwy., and then turn left onto Neabsco Rd. (Route 610) east for about two miles. 

We hope to see you soon at Leesylvania State Park!

Registration for this free event is not required; beginner and seasoned birders are welcome. If you have binoculars or a spotting scope, we encourage you to bring them along! Walk will happen unless there is heavy rain or storm.