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Birders in the snow at Banshee Reeks
13 Jan
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Snowy Trails and 33 Species of Birds at Banshee Reeks

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Field Trips, Wildlife News

Even though it snowed around an inch the night before, the Banshee Reeks monthly bird walk on Saturday, January 11

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05 Jan
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The Monitor Archive

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Books & Publications, Community Science, Stream Monitoring

The first edition of Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s monthly stream monitoring newsletter, The Monitor, was published in February 2021.  These newsletters

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Snow on eyelash
05 Jan
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Snow Day Fun for Everyone

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Youth & Family

By Kim Strader Enjoy a snow day the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy way by heading outdoors or staying inside to do

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Salt on road
04 Jan
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Beyond Road Salt: Winter Deicing Alternatives

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Community Science

With winter weather upon us, keeping our sidewalks and driveways free of ice is an important safety precaution. However, use

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Wood Frog at vernal pool
04 Jan
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FrogWatch Training

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Community Science, Highlights

Frogs and toads are a vital part of our ecosystem and are considered an indicator species. Fluctuations in their populations

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Eastern Bluebird
30 Dec
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Volunteer Spotlight: Becky Hutchings

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Volunteers

Becky has been a Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy member since 2014 and began volunteering with us in 2017. She has been

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Orme Farm location
26 Dec
1

Orme Farm Rezoning Application

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Action Alerts/Advocacy

The Orme Farm application was originally similar to other data center-related applications that have been before the Board. Concerns with

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Ken Dzombar
17 Dec
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Bluebird Monitoring: Home Trails

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Surveys and Counts

You can watch the Bluebird Monitoring orientation program to find out more about nestbox monitoring and volunteer for the coming

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Fox Sparrow on branch
16 Dec
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Fox Sparrows, but No Ducks at Dulles Wetlands

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Field Trips, Wildlife News

Ten hardy birders joined Loudoun Wildlife’s four walk leaders at the Dulles Greenway Wetlands  on a very cold December 7 

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Zooniverse screenshot
12 Dec
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Project Seeks Volunteers to Help Identify Wildlife from Photos

Posted by Sheila Ferguson News & Events

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and William and Mary’s Institute for Integrative Conservation lead the Wildlife Vehicle Collision Mitigation

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