Photo: Crows, Diana Yildirim via Unsplash
When: Saturday, December13, 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Riverbend Park Visitor’s Center, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls, VA
Join us and our partners at DC Bird Alliance for a Winter "Murder" Watch at the Shirlington roost located in Arlington, VA. You’re in for a show as the crows gather here in numbers so large it actually appears on radar!
Plan to meet around 4:15pm outside the the Shirlington Library, near the Harris Teeter located at 4200 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206. After a introductions and a brief discussion on crow roosting from Jim Wilson, we’ll walk together to our viewing point on the top floor of the parking garage at the west end of the Village at Shirlington (about a two minute walk.)
Here we'll have binoculars and scopes for participants to use to view the crows as they gather for a noisy social time before heading to the roost for the night. We'll watch the crows for about 60 minutes, depending on weather conditions and crow activity. Remember to dress warmly!
Pre-registration is not required for NVBA Bird Outings, but it helps us prepare and allows us to contact participants in case of last-minute cancellations (see cancellation policies below.) Otherwise, the outing will take place as scheduled.
About the Organizers
DC Bird Alliance (DCBA) and Northern Virginia Bird Alliance (NVBA) are partnering up to lead this outing. Both non-profit organizations work to promote bird conservation through public engagement with nature. We will be joined by Jim Wilson who has been observing and studying local crow roosts in both North Bethesda & Shirlington.
Cancellation Policies for NVBA Bird Outings
Everyone’s safety and enjoyment are our top priorities. Occasionally, we may need to postpone or cancel an outing to protect the well-being of participants or guides. Whenever possible, we will notify you at least 48 hours in advance; however, last-minute changes may be necessary. Outings may be canceled or postponed for reasons such as:
Unsafe air quality
Guide illness
Extreme weather, including: Lightning within 10 miles of the event location, temperatures above 90°, heavy thunderstorms, snow, or hail.
If an outing must be canceled on the day of the event, we will do our best to email all registered participants as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility!
Questions? Contact NVBA’s Community Engagement Coordinator, McKenzie, at mckenzie@nvbirdalliance.org.