
Great Backyard Bird Count
Great Backyard Bird Count 2025

Where
New River Trail State Park, 116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360.
New River Trail State Park
When
Feb. 14, 2025 7:00 a.m. - Feb. 17, 2025 5:00 p.m.
Self-Guided Activity
New River Trail State Park has more than 127 bird species; you're sure to see waterfowl, songbirds, and the occasional Bald Eagle and Osprey. Help us research the birds along the New River Trail as we participate in this international bird count hosted by the Audubon Society and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Make sure you dress for the weather and don’t forget your binoculars. Participants may also pack a lunch. Participating is easy, fun to do alone or with others, and can be done anywhere you find birds.
Step 1: Decide where on New River Trail you will watch birds. We have over 14 access points!
Step 2: Watch birds for 15 minutes or more, at least once over the four days, February 14–17, 2025.
Step 3: Identify all the birds you see or hear within your planned time/location and use the best tool for sharing your bird sightings:
If you are a beginning bird admirer and new to bird identification, try using the Merlin Bird ID app to tell us what birds you are seeing or hearing. We will also have a birding program scheduled for Valentines Day 2/14 as part of the GBYBC, so join us then!
If you have participated in the count before and want to record numbers of birds, try the eBird Mobile app or enter your bird list on the eBird website (desktop/laptop).
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-699-6778
Email Address: NewRiverTrail@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History | Self-Guided Programs
Additional dates
I Love Birding - Great Backyard Bird Count 2025 - Feb. 14, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Great Backyard Bird Count 2025 - Feb. 16, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.