
WELCOME
to the
Hampton Roads Bird Club
Founded in 1951, The Hampton Roads Bird Club and its members
have been active within the community for over 60 years!

Photo by Pete Peterman
Virginia Society a Ornithology Meeting will be in Eastern Virginia. Click here for more information.
If you're interested in learning more about birding in the Hampton Roads area, you've come to the right place!
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
2021-22 Officers, Board Members and Committee Chairs
President - Dr. Shawn T. Dash
Vice President -
Secretary - Bill Boeh
Treasurer - John Adair
Board Member (7/21-6/24) - Katrina Dash
Board Member (7/19-6/22) - Barbara Abraham
Board Member (7/20-6/23) - Walter Harris
Newsletter Editor - Tom Charlock
Website Editors - Ellis and Wendy Maxey
Field Trip Coordinator - James Abbott and Marc Nichols
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