
Baltimore Oriole
Photo by ©Bryan McCarty
Used by permission.
How to join your local Christmas Bird Count project
Join us for a day of citizen science by finding, identifying and counting birds in an organized group in specified local areas. Our Shenandoah chapter of Audubon sponsors two local Audubon bird count circles. Please contact the compiler/organizer of each count circle to coordinate where to meet and at what time. Typically, the counts begin at daybreak and may go to sunset or beyond with calling for owls. The amount of time you spend is optional. Prepare with water, snacks, lunch, binoculars, and clothing and shoes appropriate for the weather.
Northern Shenandoah Christmas Bird Count
Saturday, December 20, 2025
To participate contact: Greg Justice Email: gbjustice1@gmail.com
This circle covers parts of Clarke and
Frederick counties.
Calmes Neck Christmas Bird Count
Saturday, January 3, 2026
To participate contact: Margaret Wester Email: margaretwester@hotmail.com
This circle covers parts of Clarke and Loudoun counties.
About Us
Right here, in the northernmost reaches of the Shenandoah Valley, we’re defending Earth’s biological diversity. By conserving and restoring natural ecosystems – focusing on birds and their habitat – we benefit both wildlife and humanity. We’re an all-volunteer run chapter that serves Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Shenandoah and Warren Counties. Join us as we strive to conserve and support the wild areas of this beautiful region!

Activities

Thank You
The NSVAS website was rebuilt in 2021 with the support of passionate and talented local photographers. Their generous gift of image permission helped create this beautiful new tool.
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Thank you to:
Jeannie Senter | Sharon Fisher | Ted Saunders | Tracey Ramsey | Andrea Bruns








