Virginia Beach Audubon Society




Virginia Beach 2025/2026 Field Trips

Virginia Beach Audubon and Cape Henry Audubon have moved to shared Field Trips for the upcoming year.  To sign up for field trips please email the Field Trip team - fieldtrips@vbaudubon.org

Provide your name and cell number in case we must contact you with changes.

Field Trip Team is Cindy Hamilton (VBAS) and David Clark (CHAS)
- FT Coordinator & signups Karen Lasley


December 14 -31
Audubon 126th Christmas Bird Count

Audubon link for information about the Christmas Bird Count https://www.audubon.org/community-science/christmas-bird-count/join-christmas-bird-count

Audubon's 126th Christmas Bird Count will be held from Dec 14, 2025 to January 5, 2026!

 The Christmas Bird Count occurs December 14 to January 5 every season. To sign up contact via email the person listed below for the circle that you would like to participate.

Click here for a map view of the circles expected to be included in the 126th CBC.

Follow these steps to participate in Audubon's Christmas Bird Count:


Step 1- Read these details to become familiar with Audubon's Christmas Bird Count. You can also view a recording of the participant webinar released on December 1

Step 2 - Check out the CBC circle map to find a count near you. Green and yellow circles are open for new participants, and red circles are full. 

Step 3 - To arrange participation contact compilers (see below)  by email in advance of count day by using the information from the circle pop-ups on the map. Some circles will have registration links where you can sign up directly using a form. 

Step 4 - Sign up for American Birds so you can hear about the results of the Christmas Bird Count and other Audubon community science programs!

Step 5 - Head over to our CBC Live tracker to see photos posted from others who are scouting for or participating in the Christmas Bird Count, and upload your own photos!

Here are the dates/locations/compilers for local Christmas Bird Counts.

January 2026
CHAS Trip to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel

VBAS - Winter Wildlife Festival
January 31 thru February 7

February 2026
Hoffler Creek or Back Bay NWR

March 2026
Hog Island WMA


April 2026
Great Dismal Swamp NWR


May 2026
Kid Friendly Trip TBD



Locally, additional birding trips are sponsored by the following organizations.  Check their websites to find trips and requirements.
Lynnhaven River Now
https://www.lynnhavenrivernow.org

Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve
https://www.hofflercreek.org

City of Chesapeake Parks & Rec
https:www.cityofchesapeake.net

Hampton Roads Bird Club
 http://www.hamptonroadsbirdclub.org/field-trips