Greetings, VA Birders,
The VSO'S annual field trip to Virginia Beach will be Friday, December 2
through Sunday, December 4, 2011. An outstanding weekend is planned with a
Friday afternoon field trip to the Whitehurst Tract for those arriving early.
Field trips include a visit to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (CBBT) on
Saturday and a half day at Back Bay NWR and False Cape State Park on Sunday.
The possibilities are endless for these areas at this time of the year!
You do need to sign up in advance because two trips have limited space and
require a nominal fee. See registration details below.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON FIELD TRIP: Friday afternoon's field trip will leave the hotel
at 12:15 PM for the Whitehurst Tract, one of the many good birding areas in
Virginia Beach.
SATURDAY FIELD TRIPS
1. Morning on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Fee is $10 per person to cover
the cost of the security guards. This trip is limited to 45 people. Register
with Clark White ASAP so you can complete the security form and return it to
him by November 11.
2. Afternoon on the Eastern Shore. 12 noon - 4 pm. Meet at Kiptopeke State Park
at noon to join the group coming from the CBBT trip.
SUNDAY FIELD TRIPS
1. Back Bay NWR and False Cape State Park. 8 am. Trip limited to 25 people; fee
is $10 for tram transportation from Refuge Headquarters to False Cape State
Park and Back.
2. First Landing State Park. 8 am.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The Country Inn and Suites at 1801 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, will be the
host hotel. Oceanfront rooms with private balconies will be available at $75
plus tax. All rooms have refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers. The
hotel has an indoor pool and a free covered parking garage.
Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM. It will be necessary to
check out on Sunday before leaving on the field trip. Those planning to stay at
the hotel should make reservations by November 11, 2010, specifying they are
with the VSO. The hotel phone numbers are (757) 437-9100 or
(800) 456-4000.
REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 11
Register with the trip coordinator, Clark White, by US mail or e-mail by
November 11. Include your name, street or e-mail address and telephone number,
the field trips you are requesting and a check for the cost of the trips (if
applicable) payable to Clark White.
Send registration to:
Clark White, 101 Brookstone Court, Yorktown, Virginia 23693
757-875-7649
or
cwbirds "at" cox "dot" net
Hope you'll make plans to join us.
Shirley Devan
Williamsburg Bird Club
http://williamsburgbirdclub.org/
Board member, Virginia Society of Ornithology
http://www.virginiabirds.net/index.html
Ph: 757.813.1322
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