Brace yourselves for a flurry of feathers and fantastic discoveries as winter sets the stage for an unforgettable birding experience in Fairfax County Parks! The leafless trees provide an excellent opportunity for spotting and identifying numerous species of birds that call our parks home. Winter birding also attracts different species of birds that may not been seen in warmer weather.
Visit the Park Authority’s Birding website for a treasure trove of bird-related topics. Learn how to attract birds, craft your own bird feeder, discover ways to celebrate our feathered friends and delve into information about various bird species residing in Fairfax County.
Embark on a birding journey with our expert instructors through a series of engaging classes:
- Winter Bird Walk (Jan. 28, from 9 to 10 a.m.; Burke Lake Park; $8)
- Home Made Bird Feeders (Feb. 3, from 11 a.m. to noon; Burke Lake Park; $8)
- Birding at Huntley (Feb. 7, from 8 to 11 a.m.; Huntley Meadows Park; $19)
- Winter Bird Walk (Feb. 9, from 4 to 5 p.m.; Lake Accotink Park; $8)
- Winter Bird Walk (Feb. 17, from 1 to 2 p.m.; Ellanor C. Lawrence Park; $8)
- Make Your Own Pinecone Birdfeeders (Feb. 17, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Lake Accotink Park; $8)
- Home Made Bird Feeders (Feb. 18, from 2 to 3 p.m.; Ellanor C. Lawrence Park; $8)
- Birding for Beginners (Feb. 25, from 8 to 11 a.m.; Huntley Meadows Park; $19)
To register or to learn more about these feather-filled adventures, visit the Birds webpage.