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Birding Resources

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Bird Identification Guides

  • "National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds: Eastern Region" by National Audubon Society (ed)

  • "National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America" by Jonathan Alderfer and Jon L. Dunn


  • "Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Eastern & Central North America" by Roger Tor Peterson

  • "The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America" by David Allen Sibley

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Bird and Wildlife Rehabilitation

If you find injured birds or other wildlife, please contact:


  • Wildlife Veterinary Care (540) 664-9494

  • Blue Ridge Wildlife Center (540) 837-9000

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Online Resources

allaboutbirds.org

-Cornell's Online Guide to Birds and Birdwatching

ebird.org

-Cornell's online database of bird records

audubon.org

-National Audubon Society

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Local Birding Destinations

Recommended Birding Sites – easy and free access, mixed habitats with good cover and food sources, and close to water.

  • Abrams Creek Wetlands Preserve – Winchester

  • Blandy Farm and the State Arboretum of VA – Clarke County

  • Cool Spring River Campus of Shenandoah University – Clarke County

  • Eastham Park on the Shenandoah River – Warren County

  • Elizabeth Furnace area on Passage Creek – Warren County

  • Jim Barnett Park, Shawnee Springs Area – Winchester

  • Jim Barnett Park, Wilkin’s Lake Area - Winchester

  • Lake Frederick – Clarke, Frederick, and Warren Counties

  • Museum of Shenandoah Valley – Winchester (free access areas)

  • Third Battle of Winchester and Redbud Run – Frederick Co.

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