Richmond Audubon Society Meetup

January 25
Dutch Gap.
Meet back-street birder Wes Teets at the Henricus Historical Park parking lot at 8:00 am. This is one of our premier birding locations, with a great variety of habitats supporting myriad bird species. Expect 2 to 3 miles of slow-paced walking on paved roads and gravel trails, with several spots to stop and observe birds. We typically spend around 3 hours here. If the gate is closed, park at the boardwalk parking area right before the gate. You may join or leave the group at any time. No registration is required.
Contact Wes at ras776@posteo.net or 540-521-5379 for more information.

RAS trips are open to all, RAS membership is encouraged but not required, and unless the trip says otherwise, you don't need to sign up. Please feel free to stay for as long as you want. Attendees do not need to stay the entire time listed.

** The field trip schedule is subject to change. Trips may be added, canceled, or modified. Please check our RAS calendar online at richmondaudubon.org for the most recent trip information.

February 1
Byrd Park Lakes.
Meet the fabulous Tyler Turpin at 11:00 am on the east side of the parking lot of Shields Lake, the southernmost of the three lakes of Byrd Park. The trip will focus on winter waterfowl and will run for 1–1.5 hours. It is on Lake Road, accessed by taking Meadow Street to Amelia Street then a left turn onto Shields Lake Drive to Shields Lake Shelter Parking. Access from roads off Arthur Ashe Boulevard is unpredictable.
Contact Tyler with questions at tylerturpin@verizon.net or 804-317-9478.

RAS trips are open to all, RAS membership is encouraged but not required, and unless the trip says otherwise, you don't need to sign up. Please feel free to stay for as long as you want. Attendees do not need to stay the entire time listed.

** The field trip schedule is subject to change. Trips may be added, canceled, or modified. Please check our RAS calendar online at richmondaudubon.org for the most recent trip information.

February 2
Bryan Park.
The first Sunday of the month. Meet Matt Brooks at Shelter #1 a half hour after sunrise (sunrise is 7:12 am).
Contact Matt with questions at 206-734-6919 or mattebrooks@protonmail.com.

RAS trips are open to all, RAS membership is encouraged but not required, and unless the trip says otherwise, you don't need to sign up. Please feel free to stay for as long as you want. Attendees do not need to stay the entire time listed.

** The field trip schedule is subject to change. Trips may be added, canceled, or modified. Please check our RAS calendar online at richmondaudubon.org for the most recent trip information.

February 8
Rural Plains/Totopotomoy Creek Battlefield.
Meet ninja birder Ewa Greene at 7:30 am. Rural Plains is a historic farm that is now included within the Richmond National Battlefield Park. It’s in Mechanicsville with parking and access off VA 606/Studley Rd. (best to use GPS that leads to the location reliably; 7273 Studley Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116).
The habitat includes farm fields, meadows, wooded areas, and a swamp. We will walk along the trail for about 2.5 miles (round trip) looking for sparrows, woodpeckers, raptors, and various overwintering species.
Contact Ewa with questions at 804-306-5612 (text) or ewagreene@gmail.com.

RAS trips are open to all, RAS membership is encouraged but not required, and unless the trip says otherwise, you don't need to sign up. Please feel free to stay for as long as you want. Attendees do not need to stay the entire time listed.

** The field trip schedule is subject to change. Trips may be added, canceled, or modified. Please check our RAS calendar online at richmondaudubon.org for the most recent trip information.