If you're interested in learning more about birding in the Hampton Roads area, you've come to the right place!
Major seabird nesting site destruction a consequence of HRBT expansion. Link for further information
This site introduces you to the Club and provides information about birding in our area. Whether you're an experienced birder or just enjoy watching the birds in your own backyard, we'd love to have you join the Hampton Road Bird Club! Our monthly meetings and field trips provide wonderful learning opportunities and a chance to get to know some really great people!
The purposes of the Club are to:
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Promote scientific study and the recording of bird habitat
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Promote development, protection, and conservation of bird life and other natural resources
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Cooperate with national, state, and local organizations toward the conservation and education in the fields of natural resources and ornithology
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Provide financial grants to individuals and organizations to assist in their ornithological education
picture by Pete Peterman
2019-20 Officers, Board Members and Committee Chairs
President - Dr. Shawn T. Dash
Vice President - Pete Peterman
Secretary - Bill Boeh
Treasurer - John Adair
Board Member (7/18-6/21) - Brian Magill
Board Member (7/19-6/22) - Barbara Abraham
Board Member (7/17-6/20) - Walter Harris
Newsletter Editor - Tom Charlock
Website Editors - Ellis and Wendy Maxey
Field Trip Coordinator - Jason Strickland
Hospitality - Jane Frigo, Dianne Snyder
Publicity - Michael Meyer
Membership - Gwen Harris
Leader, Sunday Newport News Walks - Jane Frigo
Compiler, Christmas and Spring Bird Counts - Bill Boeh