Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge trip Sept. 5, 2022 (Labor Day)
Mackay Island NWR is on the Atlantic Flyway, providing a haven for migratory waterfowl especially in fall and winter. Many other birds and resident wildlife call this area home, including king rail.
Come join the caravan of vehicles as we wind through the “open roads”, starting at 8 am. We will have walkie talkies and make several stops along the way.
Directions: Once on the Marsh Causeway in North Carolina, turn right on 615, pass the Knotts Island Market on your left and enter the Refuge onto Mackay Island Road on your right. We will distribute the walkie talkies there.
Dianne and Judy Hinch will lead; call Judy at 757-816-8989 with any questions.
Saturday, September 17 8:00am - REGULAR MONTHLY BIRD WALK - WEYANOKE SANCTUARY
1501 Armistead Bridge Road in the West Ghent neighborhood in Norfolk. The sanctuary is open once a month for a guided bird walk, except during our summer break (June, July & August).
Sunday, September 25 6:30 PM - Chimney Swift Roost Watch - Norfolk
From CHAS Member Laura Mae: In early October 2018, former CHAS President Tony Wood, his wife Darol and CHAS introduced me to Chimney Swifts roosting at sunset across the street from St. Patrick’s Catholic School. I have returned each year since. Join me this year at 6.30 PM Sunday, September 25 and 6.15 PM Sunday, October 2, 2022. Please note different start times. This is based on us being there 30 minutes before sunset. Attendees should bring a chair and enjoy the swifts for up to 30 minutes after sunset. We will be there for a little over an hour both nights. Parking for this event is in the school’s side lot at 999 Westmoreland Ave, Norfolk.
From CHAS Member Laura Mae: In early October 2018, former CHAS President Tony Wood, his wife Darol and CHAS introduced me to Chimney Swifts roosting at sunset across the street from St. Patrick’s Catholic School. I have returned each year since. Join me this year at 6.30 PM Sunday, September 25 and 6.15 PM Sunday, October 2, 2022. Please note different start times. This is based on us being there 30 minutes before sunset. Attendees should bring a chair and enjoy the swifts for up to 30 minutes after sunset. We will be there for a little over an hour both nights. Parking for this event is in the school’s side lot at 999 Westmoreland Ave, Norfolk.
Recent Field Trip Reports
Greensprings Interpretive Trail Field Trip - May 14, 2022
Highlights included: Blue-winged Warbler, close-up views of many Prothonotary Warblers, Pileated Woodpeckers, and sightings of a wide variety of other birds, with a total of 61 species seen. For a complete report, click here: CHAS Field Trip - Greensprings Trail May 14, 2022 eBird report
Highlights included: Rusty Blackbird; early returning migrants such as Yellow-throated Warbler, Prairie Warbler, and Louisiana Waterthrush; early butterflies including Tiger Swallowtail and Zebra Swallowtail; and a successful search for Dwarf Trillium. For a complete report, click here: CHAS Field Trip - Dismal Swamp NWR Mar. 26, 2022 eBird Trip Report
CBBT and Eastern Shore Field Trip - February 12, 2022
52 Species total - Highlights included excellent views of King Rail & Merlin, hundreds of Tundra Swans, Orange-crowned Warbler, and out-of-season Prairie Warbler and, for those who opted to continue with an impromptu addition to the outing, a cooperative Western Kingbird.