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Snakes Alive Presentation
13 Mar
0

Snakes Alive: Our Native Snakes

Posted by Sheila Ferguson News & Events

Snakes play an important role in maintaining the balance and diversity of native species.  They keep rodent populations in check

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American Woodcock hidden among leaves.
13 Mar
0

Hard to See, but Woodcocks Found During Walk at JK Black Oak

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Field Trips, JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary, Wildlife News

Seven hardy birders visited JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary in search of American Woodcocks despite the rain (and snow!) encountered

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nature mandala
09 Mar
0

Peterson Young Naturalist Program Lesson Plan Examples

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Youth & Family
As part of the Peterson Young Naturalist Program, Loudoun Wildlife collaborates with Loudoun County Public Schools teachers to host two
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Parasitic horsehair worm
06 Mar
1

First Stream Survey of the Season Finds a Parasitic Worm at Black Branch

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Community Science, Highlights, Stream Monitoring

It’s not every day that you find a parasitic worm and egg strand in a collection net for a stream

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Participants at American Woodcock walk.
06 Mar
0

Only One American Woodcock Seen at Institute Farm

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Field Trips

Twelve people enjoyed seeing and hearing a lone male American Woodcock on the March 3 walk led by Emily Southgate

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Male Bufflehead in flight.
06 Mar
0

Buffleheads and Birders Blown by the Wind at Broad Run

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Field Trips, Wildlife News

Loudoun Wildlife hosted a bird walk at Broad Run Valley Stream Park on Saturday, March 4. The Park is one

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Native plant book club meeting
03 Mar
1

Lively Discussion About Founding Gardeners Book

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Books & Publications, Highlights, News & Events

People with an interest in plants gathered on February 28 at Birch Tree Bookstore in Leesburg to discuss Founding Gardeners: The

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Writing in Nature
03 Mar
0

Writing in Nature: Surprised by Light

Posted by Sheila Ferguson News & Events

Nine people joined workshop leader Nancy Morgan at the Gate House on March 2  to write and talk about their

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Skunk Cabbage
28 Feb
0

Good Weather for Skunk Cabbage, Less So for Birds

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Field Trips, Wildlife News

On a cold February morning 17 birders, led by Joe Coleman and Michael Sciortino, came out for the monthly bird

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Michelle and Aila McGregor
27 Feb
0

Volunteer Spotlight: Michelle and Aila McGregor

Posted by Sheila Ferguson Volunteers

Aila McGregor and her mom, Michelle, have been volunteering with Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy since 2019.  They became interested in stream

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