Early Bird Hike
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Grab your coffee and binoculars- it's prime season to hear the musical morning songs of visiting passerines and other birds here in the Bull Run Mountains.
Join Preserve staff on a 3.5-mile hike to listen and look for forest-dwelling birds like our scarlet tanager, waterthrush, towhee, and many more. This is a good chance to sharpen your identification skills or see something new!
What to bring: Insect / tick repellent, water, snacks, binoculars, and hiking shoes.
Where is it: The public south section of the preserve, located at the end of Beverly Mill Drive. We'll meet near the kiosk board at the trailhead
When: 5:30 AM
The early bird gets the worm. The late hiker gets to catch up to the group!
Who to Contact for Questions: Deneith Reif, at dreif@vof.org
If you're adventurous enough to wake up early on a weekend, you will be rewarded with a dawn chorus and a chance to glimpse some special birds!
PS: Please leave your canine companions at home for this and any hike at the preserve.