# Event Details - **Event Name**: Monthly Bird Outing at Mason Neck State Park - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: NVBA partners with Mason Neck State Park to host regular bird outings every fourth Saturday of the month. All birding levels welcome!About this EventNVBA is partnering with Mason Neck State Park to host regular bird outings every fourth Saturday of the month from 8:00–10:00 AM. Your guide for these events will be John Colpoys, an avid birder and experienced bird guide for NVBA. These events are free to attend and open to anyone! No registration is required, but those who do RSVP will recieve reminder messages! Please see our cancellation policy below, and check the website in case of adverse weather conditions. Parking & What to BringThere is a $10 parking fee per vehicle, payable upon entry to the park. If no staff member is present at the contact station, please use the honor-system envelopes provided. Upon arrival, plan to meet your guide at the Bay View Trailhead.While not required, we recommend bringing/preparing the following items:Download a birding app such as or . These apps help with bird identification, allow you to track your sightings, and contribute valuable data to scientific research.Sturdy shoesWeather-appropriate clothingWaterSunscreen and/or bug repellentA limited number of loaner binoculars will be available for guests to use during the event. If you have your own binoculars or birding gear, we encourage you to bring them.Cancellation Policies for NVBA Bird OutingsEveryone’s safety and enjoyment are our top priorities. Occasionally, we may need to postpone or cancel an outing to protect the well-being of participants or guides. Whenever possible, we will notify you at least 48 hours in advance; however, last-minute changes may be necessary. Outings may be canceled or postponed for reasons such as:Unsafe air qualityGuide illnessExtreme weather, including: Lightning within 10 miles of the event location, temperatures above 90°, heavy thunderstorms, snow, or hail.If an outing must be canceled on the day of the event, we will do our best to email all registered participants as soon as possible and/or post the cancellation on our website. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility!Questions? Contact NVBA’s Community Engagement Coordinator, McKenzie, at mckenzie@nvbirdalliance.org. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lorton/monthly-bird-outing-at-mason-neck-state-park/100001988414743023 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lorton - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Mason Neck State Park - **lat**: 38.6465022 - **long**: -77.1861893 - **full address**: Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, Lorton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Monthly Bird Outing at Mason Neck State Park - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9c61936f74553d4f52cd83a621d078545c7db117130e7419cb7870d568c1bc18-rimg-w1200-h695-dc797947-gmir.jpg?v=1777794557 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Monthly Bird Outing at Mason Neck State Park being held? - **A:** Monthly Bird Outing at Mason Neck State Park takes place on Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 10:00 am at Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, Lorton, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Monthly Bird Outing at Mason Neck State Park? - **A:** Monthly Bird Outing at Mason Neck State Park is organized by Audubon Society of Northern Virginia. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Monthly Bird Outing at Mason Neck State Park", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9c61936f74553d4f52cd83a621d078545c7db117130e7419cb7870d568c1bc18-rimg-w1200-h695-dc797947-gmir.jpg?v=1777794557", "startDate": "2026-05-23T08:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-05-23T10:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/lorton/monthly-bird-outing-at-mason-neck-state-park/100001988414743023", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Mason Neck State Park", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "7301 High Point Road", "postalCode": "22079", "addressLocality": "Lorton", "addressRegion": "VA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "38.6465022", "longitude": "-77.1861893" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "NVBA partners with Mason Neck State Park to host regular bird outings every fourth Saturday of the month. 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