Autumn Bird/Nature Walk at Algonkian Regional Park

Join us for a late autumn bird walk with NextGen Birders for Conservation, hosted by Luke High and Arielle Smith. We will embark upon a 2-3 hour walk through the park, which lies along the Potomac River and will hopefully provide a good opportunity to view a plethora of bird species.

While there is no experience required for this walk, we do ask that you dress appropriately for the weather. We recommend bringing water and being mindful of the sun and the cold, as well. The terrain may be rocky or muddy, we recommend good footwear.

We will meet shortly before 8AM in the parking lot off Park Chalet Place, near the intersection with Volcano Island Drive

This event will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather, and an update will be posted to this page if that happens.

You will be prompted to say whether you need binoculars, or not, when submitting an RSVP. If you have signed up and are unable to attend, please change your RSVP to no.

Description from Birding Virginia:

“Algonkian Regional Park comprises more than 800 acres of land along the Potomac River. It is run by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority and yields to a variety of uses. Amenities include a golf course, a waterpark, cabins, mini golf, picnic pavilions, boat and RV storage, a boat ramp and a driving range.

Mature forest with a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees surrounds the waterpark and cabins. A small brook runs between sections of the parking lots – this brook can provide great habitat for migrating birds to bathe. The tall mature trees surrounding the parking lots are often frequented by migrating birds in spring and fall, leading to the parking lot area sometimes being referred to as 'magical.' A path named the White Trail wanders through the woods among vernal pools and some wetlands. The shrubs and trees get thick at times, providing good cover for thrushes and warblers alike.”