2023 BBC Past Events
Here are some of the BBC and non-BBC events, that took place in 2023 that various BBC members enjoyed.
2023 Eastern Shore Trip by Cindy Slater
Cindy Slater's Eastern Shore Trip will be November 8th - 12th.
For more information go to our Eastern Shore Page.
Reservation deadline is October 28th, 2023
2023 BBC Fall Retreat at Chief Logan State Park!
The Brooks Bird Club's annual Fall Retreat was held at
Chief Logan State Park, October 20th - 22nd.
For more information 2023 BBC Fall Retreat Page.
2023 WV Bird Banding at AFMO!
The Allegheny Front Migratory Observatory (AFMO) is located in the Monongahela National Forest in Grant County WV. The banding station is across from the Red Creek Campground on Forest Road 75 in the Dolly Sods Wilderness. The station has reopened this August 2023!
AFMO banding station is currently closed for the season.
BBC Labor Day Birding Weekend at Terra Alta
The Brooks Bird Club is having a Bonus Bird Weekend in Terra Alta WV September 1st - 4th.
The first 90 years of the BBC!
The history of the Brooks Bird Clubs first ninety years will be presented by BBC President Ryan Tomazin Tuesday, July 25th, 2023, at the WVU Core Arboretum amphitheater.
2023 Mountain Nature Camp!
Oglebay Institute's Mountain Nature Camp (MNC) was held June 18th ~ 24th. Based in Terra Alta WV, this camp for adult nature enthusiasts has been running for over 90 years!
Go to our MNC page to learn more about this wonderful event!
2023 BBC Nature Foray!
The BBC 2023 Foray was held June 2nd - 10th.
We will be based at Camp Horseshoe in Tucker County WV.
Foray speakers announced.
The 59th WV Wildflower Pilgrimage 2023:
The West Virginia Wildflower Pilgrimage May 11th ~ 14th.
To learn about this wonderful event or to register go to our
WV Wildflower Pilgrimage Page & Fri. - Sat. tours.
2023 BBC Early Spring Meeting
The BBC Spring Meeting will be held March 10th - 12th.
Join us at the recently renovated North Bend State Park lodge.
To learn about the weekend activities, our speakers, and to sign up online, go to our Early Spring Meeting Page!
Deadline to sign up was February 3rd, 2023.
Please contact Dick Esker for possible late accommodations!
The Great Backyard Bird Count!
Friday February 17th ~ Monday February 20th.
Learn about the weekend activities, Audubon ~ The Cornell Lab
The National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count
Was held from December 14th - January 5th
Learn More: Go to our WV CBC Page to find all the details about where our Christmas Bird Counts are conducted.
Recent WV CBC Data Page ~ Archived WV CBC Data Page.
NEW: Map of all the WV Christmas Bird Count Circles!
We now have 22 Christmas Bird Count circles in West Virginia,
that's more CBC circles than we ever had historically in WV! Thank you to all our dedicated CBC compilers and participants.
Cindy Slater's Eastern Shore Trip will be November 8th - 12th.
For more information go to our Eastern Shore Page.
Reservation deadline is October 28th, 2023
2023 BBC Fall Retreat at Chief Logan State Park!
The Brooks Bird Club's annual Fall Retreat was held at
Chief Logan State Park, October 20th - 22nd.
For more information 2023 BBC Fall Retreat Page.
2023 WV Bird Banding at AFMO!
The Allegheny Front Migratory Observatory (AFMO) is located in the Monongahela National Forest in Grant County WV. The banding station is across from the Red Creek Campground on Forest Road 75 in the Dolly Sods Wilderness. The station has reopened this August 2023!
AFMO banding station is currently closed for the season.
BBC Labor Day Birding Weekend at Terra Alta
The Brooks Bird Club is having a Bonus Bird Weekend in Terra Alta WV September 1st - 4th.
The first 90 years of the BBC!
The history of the Brooks Bird Clubs first ninety years will be presented by BBC President Ryan Tomazin Tuesday, July 25th, 2023, at the WVU Core Arboretum amphitheater.
2023 Mountain Nature Camp!
Oglebay Institute's Mountain Nature Camp (MNC) was held June 18th ~ 24th. Based in Terra Alta WV, this camp for adult nature enthusiasts has been running for over 90 years!
Go to our MNC page to learn more about this wonderful event!
2023 BBC Nature Foray!
The BBC 2023 Foray was held June 2nd - 10th.
We will be based at Camp Horseshoe in Tucker County WV.
Foray speakers announced.
The 59th WV Wildflower Pilgrimage 2023:
The West Virginia Wildflower Pilgrimage May 11th ~ 14th.
To learn about this wonderful event or to register go to our
WV Wildflower Pilgrimage Page & Fri. - Sat. tours.
2023 BBC Early Spring Meeting
The BBC Spring Meeting will be held March 10th - 12th.
Join us at the recently renovated North Bend State Park lodge.
To learn about the weekend activities, our speakers, and to sign up online, go to our Early Spring Meeting Page!
Deadline to sign up was February 3rd, 2023.
Please contact Dick Esker for possible late accommodations!
The Great Backyard Bird Count!
Friday February 17th ~ Monday February 20th.
Learn about the weekend activities, Audubon ~ The Cornell Lab
The National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count
Was held from December 14th - January 5th
Learn More: Go to our WV CBC Page to find all the details about where our Christmas Bird Counts are conducted.
Recent WV CBC Data Page ~ Archived WV CBC Data Page.
NEW: Map of all the WV Christmas Bird Count Circles!
We now have 22 Christmas Bird Count circles in West Virginia,
that's more CBC circles than we ever had historically in WV! Thank you to all our dedicated CBC compilers and participants.