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May Volunteer Spotlight: David Manning

Posted by Madison Allen Uncategorized, Volunteers

David Manning’s journey with Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy began with a Cub Scout meeting and a moment that stuck. When Phil

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2026 General Assembly

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The senators and delegates of the 2026 General Assembly and our newly elected governor were hard at work this session
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female Blue Grosbeak
19 Apr
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2026 Birdathon Team Summaries

Posted by Tom Kercheval Birdathon, Wildlife News
"Warble On" Team Members Leena McCluney and Adrin Andalib Our 2026 Birdathon is officially over, and our participation was not
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Algonkian Bird Walkers Find Mergansers and More
08 Apr
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Algonkian Bird Walkers Find Mergansers and More

Posted by Tom Kercheval Birds, Field Trips, Wildlife News
Red-breasted Merganser • Photo by Bryan Henson Merlin • Photo by Bryan Henson Red-headed Woodpecker • Photo by Bryan Henson
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31 Mar
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Volunteer Spotlight: Megan Flinn

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Whether she’s spotting wildlife in a quiet meadow or connecting with neighbors at an LWC event, Megan Flinn brings curiosity,
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25 Mar
1

LWC Birdathon Rules

Posted by Tom Kercheval Birdathon, Volunteers
Unlike most other competitions, the LWC Birdathon relies heavily on the honor system with just a few rules in place.
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Spectacular Saturday Bird Walk at Sweet Run
15 Mar
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Spectacular Saturday Bird Walk at Sweet Run

Posted by Tom Kercheval Birds, Field Trips
Red-winged Blackbird (Mike Sciortino) Sweet Run Birders (Mike Sciortino) Downy Woodpecker (Mike Sciortino) By Michael Sciortino On Feb. 28, 2026,
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Shaping Our Wildlife Sanctuary Program: How Can You Help Wildlife?
14 Mar
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Shaping Our Wildlife Sanctuary Program: How Can You Help Wildlife?

Posted by Steve Allen Habitat Herald, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, Wildlife News, Wildlife Sanctuary Program
Volume 31 Issue 1, Winter 2026 by Brian Magurn, Wildlife Sanctuary Ambassador Doug Tallamy’s latest book is titled “How Can
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2025 Report: Bluebirds Decline, Tree Swallows Surge
14 Mar
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2025 Report: Bluebirds Decline, Tree Swallows Surge

Posted by Steve Allen Bluebird Monitoring, Habitat Herald, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, Surveys and Counts
Volume 31 Issue 1, Winter 2026 by Rich Wailes, Volunteer Data Coordinator The 2025 nesting season brought significant shifts in
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If We Kill It, Will They Leave? A Spotted Lanternfly Story by Tracy Whittington, Virginia Master Naturalist
14 Mar
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If We Kill It, Will They Leave? A Spotted Lanternfly Story by Tracy Whittington, Virginia Master Naturalist

Posted by Steve Allen Habitat Herald
Volume 31 Issue 1, Winter 2026 by Tracy Whittington, Virginia Master Naturalist In the spring of 2025, the Ashburn Village
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