About this Event
Who says you need to leave the city for a great birding adventure?
Join DC Bird Alliance for a guided bird walk at historic Langston Golf Course, where open green spaces, mature trees, and the nearby Anacostia River create opportunities to discover some of DC's feathered residents and seasonal visitors.
We'll keep our eyes and ears open for woodpeckers, sparrows, raptors, waterfowl, herons, and other birds that make use of this urban landscape. Depending on the season, we may also encounter migrating songbirds passing through the Anacostia River corridor.
Along the way, we'll practice bird identification, share observations, and explore how birds navigate the varied habitats of our city.
And yes, we'll be watching the skies for more than golf balls! 😂🐦
New to birding? You're absolutely welcome! Whether you're picking up binoculars for the first time or have been enjoying birds for years, there's a place for you on this walk.
📍 Meeting Location
Langston Golf Course
2600 Benning Road NE
Washington, DC 20002
We'll meet near the clubhouse. Additional arrival instructions will be shared with registered participants.
🎒 What to Bring
- Binoculars, if you have them. A limited number of loaners may be available.
- Comfortable walking shoes with good traction
- Water and a light snack
- Weather-appropriate layers
- Sun protection and insect repellent, as needed!
♿ Accessibility
🐢 Pace: Relaxed, conversational birding pace with frequent stops to observe, listen, and identify birds.
📏 Distance: Approximately 1–2 miles, depending on our route and bird activity.
🌿 Terrain: A combination of maintained pathways, grassy areas, and potentially uneven natural surfaces. Grass may be damp, and some sections may be muddy following rain.
⛰️ Elevation: Generally gentle terrain, with some slopes and changes in grade depending on the route.
🪑 Rest Areas: Seating may be available near the clubhouse, but benches and formal rest areas may be limited along the walking route.
♿ Wheelchair/Mobility Access: Accessibility will depend on the specific route. Paved and maintained areas may be more suitable for mobility devices, while grassy or uneven sections may present challenges. Please contact DC Bird Alliance in advance to discuss specific access needs.
🚻 Restrooms: Restrooms are available at the clubhouse during operating hours.
🚗 Parking: Parking is available at Langston Golf Course. Please allow time to park and locate the group.
⛳ Active Golf Course: Langston is an operating golf facility. Participants must remain with the group, follow the walk leader's instructions, and stay alert to golfers, golf carts, and other course activity. Our route will be coordinated to avoid interfering with play.
🎟️ Registration & Attendance
Registration is required, and space is limited. Please register only if you genuinely plan to attend.
If your plans change, cancel your registration as soon as possible so someone on the waitlist has an opportunity to join us.
Repeated no-shows may result in being unable to register for future DC Bird Alliance programs.
If you're on the waitlist, please do not attend unless Eventbrite notifies you that a space has opened and you've successfully claimed your ticket.
⚠️ Release & Waiver of Liability
We will be adjacent to an active golf course. All participants must complete the at registration.
See you outside!
Event venue & nearby stays
Langston Golf Course & Driving Range, 2600 Benning Road Northeast, Washington, United States
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