The Fort Belvoir Christmas Bird Count (CBC) will be held Saturday December 31, 2022. This annual count is one of the oldest in the area dating back to 1911, helping us understand bird populations, and is sponsored by the National Audubon Society.

Novice birders as well as experts should consider participating in this year’s event! New to the world of birds? No worries, novices will be teamed up with seasoned birders, for an invaluable learning experience.

Choose as many time slots as you would like to participate in:

5:00 AM – 7:00 AM (Owls in the Dark)

7:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Morning Wake-up Call)

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Afternoon Fly Around)

Meeting location is the Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center for all start times.

Contact: Kevin Walter at kevin.e.walter8.civ@army.mil or 703-805-3969 to register or for more information.