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Muskrat at Dulles Wetlands
31 Mar
0

Wild About the Dulles Wetlands II: The Unseen World

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Habitat, News & Events

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Dulles Greenway Wetlands Mitigation Project, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy invites you to learn

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Barbara DeRosa-Joynt
28 Mar
0

Volunteer Spotlight: Barbara DeRosa-Joynt

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Volunteers

Barbara is a long-time Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy supporter, having been a member since 2011 and a past board member. Her

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Westpark property in Leesburg
27 Mar
0

Westpark Property

Posted by Trinity Mills Action Alerts/Advocacy
In August 2022 Loudoun County acquired 134 acres of what was previously the Westpark Golf Course in Leesburg. The land
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Louisiana Waterthrush
26 Mar
0

First-of-season Louisiana Waterthrush Heard at Sweet Run

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Field Trips, Wildlife News
Twenty-six birders attended the March 22 Sweet Run bird walk on an overcast Saturday morning. We were hoping for early
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Virginia General Assembly in session
26 Mar
0

The 2025 Virginia General Assembly

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Action Alerts/Advocacy

The 2025 General Assembly session has come to an end, and the Governor has completed his review of the bills

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American Woodcock
25 Mar
0

Woodcock Walks at Broad Run Find the Target Species

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Field Trips, Wildlife News

What started off as a single walk on March 19 to look for the American Woodcock at Broad Run Stream

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Green Heron
20 Mar
0

Birdathon Fundraising Tools and Tips

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Birdathon, Fundraising

We know: No one likes asking for money. But fundraising for the Birdathon doesn’t have to be intimidating or hard.

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Yellow-rumped Warbler on branch
17 Mar
0

An Abundance of Yellow-rumped Warblers at Algonkian Park

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Field Trips, Wildlife News

Two dozen birders gathered on a gloomy Sunday morning with gusty wind at Algonkian Park on March 16.  Despite the

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Birdathon team at Potomac River
17 Mar
2

Tips for New Birdathon Teams

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Birdathon, Surveys and Counts
by Gerco Hoogeweg, Raven Loonatics Birdathon Team Member If you’re thinking about participating in the Birdathon, but you’re not sure
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Volunteer cutting thicket of Autumn Olive
13 Mar
0

A Work in Progress: Meadow Restoration at JK Black Oak

Posted by Steve Allen Habitat Herald, Habitat Restoration, JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary

Volume 30 Issue 1, Winter 2025 by Sheila Ferguson and Gerco Hoogeweg When you think of wildlife habitat, meadows may

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