Reminder: RVBC Field trip to Hanging Rock Observatory, Sat 7:30am

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Nov 16, 2018, 8:06:13 AM11/16/18

to Roanoke Valley Bird Club

November 17, Saturday, 7:30AM

Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory in Union, WV

Meet co-leaders Betty Burke (540-597-3863) and Bob Crawford for a 1.5 hour drive

to the Hanging Rock Raptor Center near the Virginia/West Virginia border. The

drive time includes a quick pit-stop at the Hanging Bridge Restaurant & Shop in

Paint Bank, VA on the way to the observatory. This is an all-day trip, so bring a

packed lunch and water. Wear hiking boots for the one mile moderate to steep

walk up to the observatory tower from the parking lot. Also, wear layered clothing

as we will be cold and windy at 3,800 elevation. Carpooling is a must and there is a

port-a-potty at our destination.

The Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory is owned by the US Forest Department and

is supported by a non-profit group that monitors the migration of raptors. The

same day as this field trip in 2017 produced 16 Bald Eagles and 6 Golden Eagles.

The observatory is located on a rocky ridge with a 360 degree view.

For more information, visit

Directions: We will meet at the Orange Market at Hanging Rock, 1823 Thompson

Memorial Drive, Roanoke (just off of I-81 at either Exits 140 or 141). Yes, the Hanging

Rock where we will start our trip is not the same Hanging Rock where the observatory