Big Sit at Algonkian Park

Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is excited to be partnering with NOVA Parks for another Big Sit at Algonkian Regional Park. Join us for five minutes or all day as we compete with other birders around the world to see and hear as many bird species as we can from within a 17-foot circle. We’ll also have info about Loudoun Wildlife programs and a visit from live ambassador animals from NOVA Parks

What is a Big Sit?
Some people have compared it to a tailgate party for birders. It is a worldwide annual competition to see how many species of bird can be seen from one stationary location in 24 hours or less.

Who should attend?
Anyone interested in birding from beginner to advanced. If you’re new to birding, you can learn more about it and meet other birders. If you’re an experienced birder, bring your skills and help us ID some species. This is a stationary location, so it’s great for people who aren’t interested in a long bird walk. Plus, we’ll be there all day, so it’s great for those who prefer to sleep late.

Details
We will be set up close to the parking lot just west of the boat ramp (view location) with views of the river, a wildflower meadow, a grassy field, a wooded tree line and wide open sky. We will be there from 7:00am to 7:00pm to count as many bird species as we can see or hear. You can stop by for a few minutes to say hi or bring a chair and stay as long as you like. No registration required.

In case of inclement weather cancellation information will be posted here and on the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Facebook page.

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You may also like the following events from Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy:

• This Wednesday, 1st October, 11:00 pm, Do I Want That in My Yard? (Virtual) in Bluemont, Virginia
• This Thursday, 2nd October, 11:00 am, Writing in Nature in Paeonian Springs
• This Sunday, 5th October, 02:00 pm, Salt Watch Kickoff in Leesburg

Also check out other Contests in Sterling.