Check out what’s happening with the 2025 Birdathon teams and other Celebrate Birds events. Remember, it’s not too late to form your own team and join the fun. And don’t forget to donate to support your favorite team.
Lets give a round of applause to The Swifties Birdathon Team that is composed of six birding newbies (Liz Witmer, Joshua, Sydney & Harper Dudman, Chada Davis, Nichole Thorton). They found 54 species! Canada Goose, Northern Cardinal, and Pileated Woodpecker were among their finds. Read about their birding experience here: https://loudounwildlife.org/2025/05/swifties-54-species-first-birdathon/
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#loudounwildlifeconservancy #lwcbirdathon #lwcbirdathon2025 #birdsofloudoun #canadagoose #northerncardinal #pileatedwoodpecker
Lets give a round of applause to The Swifties Birdathon Team that is composed of six birding newbies (Liz Witmer, Joshua, Sydney & Harper Dudman, Chada Davis, Nichole Thorton). They found 54 species! Canada Goose, Northern Cardinal, and Pileated Woodpecker were among their finds. Read about their birding experience here: https://loudounwildlife.org/2025/05/swifties-54-species-first-birdathon/
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#loudounwildlifeconservancy #lwcbirdathon #lwcbirdathon2025 #birdsofloudoun #canadagoose #northerncardinal #pileatedwoodpecker
Only two weeks remain in our Birdathon! We have a record 17 teams this year, and we can`t wait to see their results. Support our teams — and our BIRDS — through your generous gift. You can make a gift to all teams or to one of your favorites. Either way, all proceeds go to supporting Loudoun Wildlife`s ongoing mission: to PROTECT, PRESERVE, and RESTORE wildlife habitat. Link to donate in our bio.
And hey, it`s not too late to add to our record number of teams! Join up yourself and get out there! Info can be found at the same link.
As Obi Wan Kenobi once said, "May the BIRDS be with us. Always."
Or something like that ...
Thanks to our incredible sponsors:
@catoctincreek
@watermarkwoods
@rosegentile @avenuewealth
@yieldbookkeeping
@wildbirdsunlimitedashburn
#lwcbirdathon2025
#lovebirdsforever
#birdathon
#lwcbirdathon2025
#lovebirdsforever
#birdathon
Only two weeks remain in our Birdathon! We have a record 17 teams this year, and we can`t wait to see their results. Support our teams — and our BIRDS — through your generous gift. You can make a gift to all teams or to one of your favorites. Either way, all proceeds go to supporting Loudoun Wildlife`s ongoing mission: to PROTECT, PRESERVE, and RESTORE wildlife habitat. Link to donate in our bio.
And hey, it`s not too late to add to our record number of teams! Join up yourself and get out there! Info can be found at the same link.
As Obi Wan Kenobi once said, "May the BIRDS be with us. Always."
Or something like that ...
Thanks to our incredible sponsors:
@catoctincreek
@watermarkwoods
@rosegentile @avenuewealth
@yieldbookkeeping
@wildbirdsunlimitedashburn
#lwcbirdathon2025
#lovebirdsforever
#birdathon
#lwcbirdathon2025
#lovebirdsforever
#birdathon
🐦⬛Our "20 in Two" campaign is on! We`re aiming to sign up 20 teams in the next TWO weeks (April 2-16) for our upcoming Birdathon — and we need YOU! Whether you`re a seasoned or fledgling birder, this is your chance to have fun, get inspired, and make a difference for wildlife!
The Birdathon is like a "walk-a-thon," but instead of counting miles, you’ll count bird species while raising vital funds to support Loudoun Wildlife`s mission: to PROTECT, PRESERVE, and RESTORE wildlife habitat.
📅 The Birdathon happens during "Celebrate Birds" (April 19-May 18), our month-long celebration of spring migration.
🐦 Learn all the details and sign up your team TODAY (it`s free) at:
👉 https://bit.ly/LWC-Birdathon
Join teams like "Shrike Force," "Whiskey Drinking Warbler Watchers," and "Flying Kites"—and help us hit 20 teams in TWO weeks!
The Countdown to Counting starts NOW! ⏳
#lwcbirdathon2025
#Birdathon
#celebratebirds
#springmigration
🐦⬛Our "20 in Two" campaign is on! We`re aiming to sign up 20 teams in the next TWO weeks (April 2-16) for our upcoming Birdathon — and we need YOU! Whether you`re a seasoned or fledgling birder, this is your chance to have fun, get inspired, and make a difference for wildlife!
The Birdathon is like a "walk-a-thon," but instead of counting miles, you’ll count bird species while raising vital funds to support Loudoun Wildlife`s mission: to PROTECT, PRESERVE, and RESTORE wildlife habitat.
📅 The Birdathon happens during "Celebrate Birds" (April 19-May 18), our month-long celebration of spring migration.
🐦 Learn all the details and sign up your team TODAY (it`s free) at:
👉 https://bit.ly/LWC-Birdathon
Join teams like "Shrike Force," "Whiskey Drinking Warbler Watchers," and "Flying Kites"—and help us hit 20 teams in TWO weeks!
The Countdown to Counting starts NOW! ⏳
#lwcbirdathon2025
#Birdathon
#celebratebirds
#springmigration
Celebrate Birds! Sweet Run State Park birders got a good look at this cheery little bird - Yellow-breasted Chat. It is more common to hear than see this bird because of its preference for densely vegetated environments. They feed mostly on spiders and insects that they often grip with their feet, which is uncommon in songbirds. Their vocal repertoire includes whistles, croaks, gurgles, and chatter. They are even known to sing at night!
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Photo by Gerco Hoogeweg
Reference: Birds of Loudoun book
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#loudounwildlifeconservancy #sweetrunstatepark #birdsofloudoun #celebratebirds #yellowbreastedchat #lwcbirdathon2025 #lwcbirdathon
Celebrate Birds! Sweet Run State Park birders got a good look at this cheery little bird - Yellow-breasted Chat. It is more common to hear than see this bird because of its preference for densely vegetated environments. They feed mostly on spiders and insects that they often grip with their feet, which is uncommon in songbirds. Their vocal repertoire includes whistles, croaks, gurgles, and chatter. They are even known to sing at night!
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Photo by Gerco Hoogeweg
Reference: Birds of Loudoun book
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#loudounwildlifeconservancy #sweetrunstatepark #birdsofloudoun #celebratebirds #yellowbreastedchat #lwcbirdathon2025 #lwcbirdathon
Loudoun Wildlife’s Birdathon happens from April 19-May 18. “20 in TWO” is our campaign to field 20 Birdathon teams within two weeks, and that two weeks is up on April 17! As of today, we’re still 10 away from the goal. Help us get there!
The Birdathon is like a walk-a-thon, but instead of counting miles, we count bird species! Forming a team is easy and free, and all are welcome, from fledgling birders to seasoned experts. It’s a fun way to bond with family and friends (and make new friends) while raising funds to support Loudoun Wildlife’s vital mission to PROTECT, PRESERVE, and RESTORE wildlife habitat. Learn more and sign up at https://bit.ly/LWC-Birdathon.
Big thanks to our current teams:
Flying Kites
Fully-palmated Birders
Gone Pishing
Kind of a Big Teal
Shrike Force
Snap! Grackle! Pop!
Taking Terns
The All Gull Band
The TowHEE-HEE`s
Whisky Drinking Warbler Watchers
Add your team to the list TODAY!
#lwcbirdathon2025
#CelebrateBirds
Loudoun Wildlife’s Birdathon happens from April 19-May 18. “20 in TWO” is our campaign to field 20 Birdathon teams within two weeks, and that two weeks is up on April 17! As of today, we’re still 10 away from the goal. Help us get there!
The Birdathon is like a walk-a-thon, but instead of counting miles, we count bird species! Forming a team is easy and free, and all are welcome, from fledgling birders to seasoned experts. It’s a fun way to bond with family and friends (and make new friends) while raising funds to support Loudoun Wildlife’s vital mission to PROTECT, PRESERVE, and RESTORE wildlife habitat. Learn more and sign up at https://bit.ly/LWC-Birdathon.
Big thanks to our current teams:
Flying Kites
Fully-palmated Birders
Gone Pishing
Kind of a Big Teal
Shrike Force
Snap! Grackle! Pop!
Taking Terns
The All Gull Band
The TowHEE-HEE`s
Whisky Drinking Warbler Watchers
Add your team to the list TODAY!
#lwcbirdathon2025
#CelebrateBirds
Celebrate Birds! Tree Swallows are amazing acrobatic aerialists seen soaring above meadows and bodies of water. They catch flying insects and chase their prey with dramatic twists and dives. Tree Swallows nest in cavities and will readily use bluebird nest boxes. Their cup-shaped nests are made of grass and other plant materials and feathers are used to line it. Tree Swallows returned to Loudoun from their southern wintering grounds in mid-March and were seen copulating at our recent Morven Park bird walk.
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Bird photo by Lisa McKew
Nest photo by Conrad Varblow
Reference: Birds of Loudoun book
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#loudounwildlifeconservancy #morvenpark #celebratebirds #birdsofloudoun #treeswallow #lwcbirdathon2025 #lwcbirdathon
Celebrate Birds! Tree Swallows are amazing acrobatic aerialists seen soaring above meadows and bodies of water. They catch flying insects and chase their prey with dramatic twists and dives. Tree Swallows nest in cavities and will readily use bluebird nest boxes. Their cup-shaped nests are made of grass and other plant materials and feathers are used to line it. Tree Swallows returned to Loudoun from their southern wintering grounds in mid-March and were seen copulating at our recent Morven Park bird walk.
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Bird photo by Lisa McKew
Nest photo by Conrad Varblow
Reference: Birds of Loudoun book
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#loudounwildlifeconservancy #morvenpark #celebratebirds #birdsofloudoun #treeswallow #lwcbirdathon2025 #lwcbirdathon
We are only SEVEN TEAMS AWAY from our "20 in TWO" goal of forming 20 Birdathon Teams over two weeks! Those two weeks officially end on April 18, but we can reach our goal with your help! Forming a Birdathon team is easy and free. Whether you`re a seasoned expert or a total beginner, ALL are welcome! It`s similar to a Walk-a-Thon, but instead of counting miles, your team counts bird species while raising vital funds for Loudoun Wildlife`s work. It`s a fun and inspiring way to get outside and embrace the wonder of our natural world with family and friends, old and new! You can also win some great prizes and other awards!
Learn more and form your team today at: https://bit.ly/LWC-Birdathon
Big thanks to these teams who are ready to take flight!
Blue Heron Cult
Fearsome Fledglings
Flying Kites
Fully-palmated Birders
Gone Pishing
Kind of a Big Teal
Shrike Force
Snap! Grackle! Pop!
Taking Terns
Tanagers at Heart
The All Gull Band
The TowHEE-HEE’s
Whisky Drinking Warbler Watchers
Help us reach 20 Birdathon teams by April 18! Form your team today!
#birdathon #lwcbirdathon25 #lwcbirdathon2025
We are only SEVEN TEAMS AWAY from our "20 in TWO" goal of forming 20 Birdathon Teams over two weeks! Those two weeks officially end on April 18, but we can reach our goal with your help! Forming a Birdathon team is easy and free. Whether you`re a seasoned expert or a total beginner, ALL are welcome! It`s similar to a Walk-a-Thon, but instead of counting miles, your team counts bird species while raising vital funds for Loudoun Wildlife`s work. It`s a fun and inspiring way to get outside and embrace the wonder of our natural world with family and friends, old and new! You can also win some great prizes and other awards!
Learn more and form your team today at: https://bit.ly/LWC-Birdathon
Big thanks to these teams who are ready to take flight!
Blue Heron Cult
Fearsome Fledglings
Flying Kites
Fully-palmated Birders
Gone Pishing
Kind of a Big Teal
Shrike Force
Snap! Grackle! Pop!
Taking Terns
Tanagers at Heart
The All Gull Band
The TowHEE-HEE’s
Whisky Drinking Warbler Watchers
Help us reach 20 Birdathon teams by April 18! Form your team today!
#birdathon #lwcbirdathon25 #lwcbirdathon2025
Reports from the Field: Team Summaries
The 2025 Birdathon takes place from April 19 to May 18, 2025. As the teams report in you can read about their adventures below.
Shrike Force Completes Its 20th Birdathon with 108 Species
Shrike Force (Joe Coleman, Mary Ann Good, and Laura and Liam McGranaghan) began its 20th Birdathon on May 1 and wrapped up 48 hours later. Read more…
The TowHEE-HEEs Team Introduces Two Newbies to Marathon Birding
This was the first Birdathon for the TowHEE-HEEs (Sean and Porter Blackford, Danielle Wilkinson and Rachel Cates) and the first time birding for Danielle and Rachel. Read more…
Whisky Drinking Warbler Watchers Almost Reach Their Goal
It was a beautiful Mother’s Day weekend for the Whisky Drinking Warbler Watchers (Robert Justin, Peter Lyttle, David Manning, Scott Harris and Linda Millington) to enjoy birding all around Loudoun County. Read more…
The Swifties Team Finds 54 Species for Their First Birdathon
The Swifties (Liz Witmer, Joshua, Sydney & Harper Dudman, Chada Davis, Nichole Thorton) team is composed of six birding newbies. They ventured forth on April 20 and 21 for their Birdathon. Read more…
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