(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern Virginia) Join us for a morning bird walk at Frying Pan Park! The park that is mainly geared toward recreation also boasts open fields, wetlands, mixed woods, a stream, and a nature trail winding through all these different habitats. The wetland and ponds are good for herons, waterfowl and marsh birds. The farmland and open fields are good for raptors, as well as sparrows and other seed-loving birds.

Your birding guide is Mer Mietzelfeld, an avid birdwatcher since 2008. She held several ornithology field positions in California, South Carolina, Florida, Central America, and the Caribbean before entering the nonprofit space in 2017. Her career is focused on protecting the environment and the birds she loves.