2018 BBC Past Events
Here are some of the BBC and non-BBC events, that took place in 2018 that various BBC members enjoyed.
118th Christmas Bird Count:
The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) season runs December 14th - January 5th.
We have 20 CBC's in West Virginia that can use your help! Christmas Bird Counts are easy and don't require past CBC experience. We have great CBC compilers who run each count who can help you with all the details or questions you may have.
One of the ways you can participate is by counting the birds at your feeders or in your yard or farm, if you live in a count circle.
We just need birders to come out, have fun and find all the birds they can! Learn all about our WV Christmas Bird Counts - where they are and how you can help.
Winter Eagle Surveys 2018:
Two of the BBC affiliates, The Bibbee Nature Club (BNC) and The Mountwood Bird Club (MBC) are conducting Winter Eagle Surveys in January and March. Here are last years results: 2017-Winter Eagle Surveys.
Here are the results of the 2018 January BNC survey.
Here are the results of the March BNC survey. (Coming this March)
Here are the results of the January MBC survey. (Coming soon)
You can find out more about the BBC Chapters and Affiliates by clicking the "Associations" button.
Killdeer Plains Outing:
January 31st ~ February 2nd. The Killdeer Plains outing is lead by members of our BBC affiliate The Mountwood Bird Club.
Contact Dick Esker for more details.
Great Backyard Bird Count:
February 16th ~ 19th. Count the birds in your yard, at your feeders or just about anywhere! Learn more about the GBBC.
Living Green Lecture Series 2018:
At the Schrader Environmental Center at Oglebay
Admission Free! Sponsored by the Brooks Bird Club.
Jan. 28th: Aquatic Insects & Healthy Streams by Dr.Ben Stout.
Feb. 25th: Bird Populations in a Changing Environment by Dr. Albert R. Buckelew.
Mar. 25th: Solar Energy by Mary Ellen Cassidy.
Apr. 29th: New Wildlife Species of the Appalachian Mountains by Dr. Zachary Loughman.
The Living Green Lecture Series features local presenters speaking on a variety of environmental topics. Join us as we learn from the experts and highlight issues that are important to all of us. These programs are geared to adults.
Killbuck Marsh and Funk Bottoms:
March 1st ~ 2nd. The Killbuck Marsh and Funk Bottoms outing is lead by members of our BBC affiliate The Mountwood Bird Club. Contact Dick Esker for more details.
BBC Early Spring Meeting:
March 9th ~ 11th at North Bend State Park.
Field trips, great programs, good food, beautiful accommodations.
Our keynote speaker will be the renowned naturalist and author Scott Weidensaul!
Learn more about the Early Spring Meeting.
BBC Seneca Lake (Ohio) Outing:
The annual BBC Seneca Lake Outing will be March 18th. Meet at the Fish Hatchery at 10:00am for this all day event.
WV Wildflower Pilgrimage 2018:
The 57th West Virginia Wildflower Pilgrimage will be held on May 10th-13th. Based out of Blackwater Falls State Park, the pilgrimage features 13+ tours each day to choose from. All tours go to great WV destinations for wildflowers, birds and more!
International Migratory Bird Day May 12th 2018:
Learn about International Migratory Bird Day.
Contact your local county compiler for more information.
Brooks Bird Club Foray 2018:
The 2018 BBC Foray will be June 3rd-10th. This years Foray will be based at Camp Pocahontas, Thornwood WV.
Foray will feature two nationally-known birders, Greg Miller ("The Big Year") and Bruce Beehler ("North On The Wing").
Mountain Nature Camp (MNC) 2018:
Oglebay Institute's Mountain Nature Camp located in Terra Alta WV will be June 10th-16th. MNC is geared to adults of all ages!
To learn more go to our MNC Page.
Bird Banding at Dolly Sods 2018:
Allegheny Front Migration Observatory (AFMO) is located at Dolly Sods, Grant County, West Virginia. AFMO is 10 miles southeast of Davis, WV, high on top of the Allegheny Front in the Monongahela National Forest. Banding starts the third week in August and runs though the first week of October.
to learn more check out our AFMO Page!
Big Sit 2018:
The Big Sit can be conducted on Saturday or Sunday October 13th or 14th. The Big Sit is fun way to spend the day in one area counting all the birds you can! Learn more about the Big Sit.
BBC Fall Retreat 2018:
The Brooks Bird Club Fall Retreat will be October 19th - 21st.
We will be at Tygart Lake State Park again this year! The event will include beautiful accommodations, great food, bird walks, speakers on Friday and Saturday, and a great time to see some of our members from across the state!
Go to our 2018 Fall Retreat Page for more details about the weekend and our keynote speakers.
The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) season runs December 14th - January 5th.
We have 20 CBC's in West Virginia that can use your help! Christmas Bird Counts are easy and don't require past CBC experience. We have great CBC compilers who run each count who can help you with all the details or questions you may have.
One of the ways you can participate is by counting the birds at your feeders or in your yard or farm, if you live in a count circle.
We just need birders to come out, have fun and find all the birds they can! Learn all about our WV Christmas Bird Counts - where they are and how you can help.
Winter Eagle Surveys 2018:
Two of the BBC affiliates, The Bibbee Nature Club (BNC) and The Mountwood Bird Club (MBC) are conducting Winter Eagle Surveys in January and March. Here are last years results: 2017-Winter Eagle Surveys.
Here are the results of the 2018 January BNC survey.
Here are the results of the March BNC survey. (Coming this March)
Here are the results of the January MBC survey. (Coming soon)
You can find out more about the BBC Chapters and Affiliates by clicking the "Associations" button.
Killdeer Plains Outing:
January 31st ~ February 2nd. The Killdeer Plains outing is lead by members of our BBC affiliate The Mountwood Bird Club.
Contact Dick Esker for more details.
Great Backyard Bird Count:
February 16th ~ 19th. Count the birds in your yard, at your feeders or just about anywhere! Learn more about the GBBC.
Living Green Lecture Series 2018:
At the Schrader Environmental Center at Oglebay
Admission Free! Sponsored by the Brooks Bird Club.
Jan. 28th: Aquatic Insects & Healthy Streams by Dr.Ben Stout.
Feb. 25th: Bird Populations in a Changing Environment by Dr. Albert R. Buckelew.
Mar. 25th: Solar Energy by Mary Ellen Cassidy.
Apr. 29th: New Wildlife Species of the Appalachian Mountains by Dr. Zachary Loughman.
The Living Green Lecture Series features local presenters speaking on a variety of environmental topics. Join us as we learn from the experts and highlight issues that are important to all of us. These programs are geared to adults.
Killbuck Marsh and Funk Bottoms:
March 1st ~ 2nd. The Killbuck Marsh and Funk Bottoms outing is lead by members of our BBC affiliate The Mountwood Bird Club. Contact Dick Esker for more details.
BBC Early Spring Meeting:
March 9th ~ 11th at North Bend State Park.
Field trips, great programs, good food, beautiful accommodations.
Our keynote speaker will be the renowned naturalist and author Scott Weidensaul!
Learn more about the Early Spring Meeting.
BBC Seneca Lake (Ohio) Outing:
The annual BBC Seneca Lake Outing will be March 18th. Meet at the Fish Hatchery at 10:00am for this all day event.
WV Wildflower Pilgrimage 2018:
The 57th West Virginia Wildflower Pilgrimage will be held on May 10th-13th. Based out of Blackwater Falls State Park, the pilgrimage features 13+ tours each day to choose from. All tours go to great WV destinations for wildflowers, birds and more!
International Migratory Bird Day May 12th 2018:
Learn about International Migratory Bird Day.
Contact your local county compiler for more information.
Brooks Bird Club Foray 2018:
The 2018 BBC Foray will be June 3rd-10th. This years Foray will be based at Camp Pocahontas, Thornwood WV.
Foray will feature two nationally-known birders, Greg Miller ("The Big Year") and Bruce Beehler ("North On The Wing").
Mountain Nature Camp (MNC) 2018:
Oglebay Institute's Mountain Nature Camp located in Terra Alta WV will be June 10th-16th. MNC is geared to adults of all ages!
To learn more go to our MNC Page.
Bird Banding at Dolly Sods 2018:
Allegheny Front Migration Observatory (AFMO) is located at Dolly Sods, Grant County, West Virginia. AFMO is 10 miles southeast of Davis, WV, high on top of the Allegheny Front in the Monongahela National Forest. Banding starts the third week in August and runs though the first week of October.
to learn more check out our AFMO Page!
Big Sit 2018:
The Big Sit can be conducted on Saturday or Sunday October 13th or 14th. The Big Sit is fun way to spend the day in one area counting all the birds you can! Learn more about the Big Sit.
BBC Fall Retreat 2018:
The Brooks Bird Club Fall Retreat will be October 19th - 21st.
We will be at Tygart Lake State Park again this year! The event will include beautiful accommodations, great food, bird walks, speakers on Friday and Saturday, and a great time to see some of our members from across the state!
Go to our 2018 Fall Retreat Page for more details about the weekend and our keynote speakers.