Spring Bird Migration in Virginia: What to Expect, Where to Go, and How to Make the Most of It
Every spring, Virginia transforms into one of the most exciting birding destinations on the East Coast.
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Discover the diverse world of birds — warm-blooded vertebrates with feathers, beaks, and wings found on every continent, from tiny hummingbirds to flightless ostriches and everything in between.
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Every spring, Virginia transforms into one of the most exciting birding destinations on the East Coast.
Every spring, something extraordinary happens over Ohio — millions of birds take to the skies, streaming northward from Central and South America toward their breeding grounds in Canada and beyond.
Every spring, something extraordinary unfolds across Oregon’s skies, wetlands, forests, and coastlines.
Every spring, Mississippi becomes one of the most electrifying places in North America to watch birds.
Every spring, something extraordinary happens across Montana’s vast skies.
Every spring, Missouri pulls off one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles — and most people don’t even realize it’s happening right above their heads.
Every spring, something remarkable happens across Minnesota — the skies, forests, wetlands, and shorelines come alive with the movement of millions of birds returning from their wintering grounds.
Every spring, something extraordinary happens across New Jersey.
Nevada might not be the first state that comes to mind when you think about birdwatching, but spring migration here is nothing short of spectacular.
Every spring, one of the most breathtaking natural events on the East Coast unfolds right across North Carolina — and most people don’t even realize it’s happening overhead.
Turkey hunting in Oklahoma is one of the most anticipated outdoor traditions in the state, and for good reason.
Ohio is one of the Midwest’s most productive states for wild turkey hunting, with thriving Eastern wild turkey populations spread across hardwood forests, farm fields, and river bottoms from the Lake Erie shoreline to the Ohio River valley.
Turkey hunting season in North Dakota gives resident hunters a genuine opportunity to pursue wild birds across some of the most varied terrain in the Great Plains — from the wooded coulees of the Turtle Mountains to the rugged Missouri River Breaks.
Every spring, Louisiana becomes one of the most electrifying birding destinations on the entire continent.
Every spring, something remarkable happens across Maryland’s skies, forests, wetlands, and coastlines — millions of birds return from their wintering grounds, filling the air with color, song, and movement.
Every spring, something extraordinary happens across North Dakota’s prairies, wetlands, and river valleys — the skies fill with millions of birds making their way north.
Every spring, Michigan transforms into one of the most electrifying birding destinations in North America.
Every spring, something remarkable unfolds across New York — the sky fills with millions of birds pushing northward, painting parks, coastlines, and backyards with color and song.
Every spring, something extraordinary happens across New Hampshire’s forests, wetlands, and coastlines — the sky fills with wings.
Every spring, something extraordinary unfolds across New Mexico’s skies, deserts, river valleys, and mountain forests.