Started in 1899, these surveys are held all over the country, with the results used to better understand bird populations and dynamics. Our count-circle has a 15-mile diameter and covers 177 square miles of Loudoun's countryside: north to Waterford, south to Aldie, east to Ashburn, and west to Purcellville. This part of Loudoun County includes beautiful scenery and a variety of birds. Everyone is welcome, both beginners and expert birders (amateurs are teamed with experienced birders).
A few weeks prior to the count, we send an announcement to members and non-members alike who would like to participate in the count. Teams are formed.
On the day of the count, teams meet up and go out for their nature walks to bird areas that range from Ashburn to Leesburg to Waterford. Participants keep a tally for the sector in which they are counting and submit the data at the end of the day.
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At the end of the day, we hold a “Tally Rally” dinner as a thank you to participants as well as to share experiences from the day and preliminary data as it rolls in.
Beginner and experienced birders are all welcome! Join us for a few hours or a full day. Great for adults and families.
