All birders, but especially new birders, are welcome on this half-day trip, which will focus on the identification of ducks at these premier county spots for winter waterfowl. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Visitors Center to Black Hill Regional Park, and bring a spotting scope if you have one. Limit: 15. For reservations (required) and more information, contact the LEADER: Gerry Hawkins at [email protected] or 571-277-8406 (cell).

Join us for a morning at and around Riley’s Lock where we will first spend some time scanning the river for waterfowl. After that we’ll head upstream on the towpath, checking the turning basin for any elusive waterfowl and then continue on looking for winter woodland birds. (Perhaps the Evening Grosbeaks will return?) Start at 8:30 a.m., and bring a scope if you have one. Limit: 8. For reservations (required) and more information, contact the LEADER: Scott Young at 202-313-1444.