VDOT Should Continue Pollinator Friendly Medians
On Tuesday, December 4th, the Board of Supervisors approved unanimously a measure for the county to investigate how much it would cost to supplement VDOT mowing responsibilities along medians and roadsides. The Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy has some concerns about this undertaking. Nicole Sudduth, the previous Loudoun Wildlife executive director, along with other local leaders, worked […]
Four Ways to Have a Greener Christmas
A December Birdwalk at Banshee Reeks
While cold (about 20 degrees) when we began Saturday morning’s bird walk, it was a pleasant winter morning for birding as there was no wind and good light. The 12 birders on the regular monthly Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve bird walk observed 33 species and a flock of unidentified blackbirds. The highlights of the walk […]
Birding in Sunshine and Fog
Thirteen people came out for an all-day field trip this past Sunday in Clarke County and close-by Lake Frederick meeting at Snicker’s Gap a little before 9 a.m. and returning there at about 4:40 p.m. While the Gap was thoroughly socked in with heavy fog, the Shenandoah Valley was bright and sunny especially when the […]
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Raptors and More at Banshee Reeks
New FOS species included Dark-eyed Junco and Winter Wren. Relatively close views of Cooper’s Hawks chasing in the tops of mostly bare trees provided much amusement and delight. Merlin, American Kestrel, Red-shouldered Hawk and Sharp-shinned Hawk fill out the raptor list Large groups of cowbirds and blackbirds crossed the sky several times but we did not have much luck at […]
Volunteer Coordinator
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Volunteer Coordinator Position Description Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy inpsires, motivates, and engages people to protect, preserve, and restore wildlife habitat in Loudoun County. Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy seeks an independent self-starter as a part-time (approximately 16-20 hours per week) staff person to serve as our Volunteer Coordinator. REPORTS TO: Executive Director Job Duties: […]
Skies Clear for a Blue Ridge Birdwalk
Photo by Allison Gallo Twelve birders met for the regular 4th Saturday of the month Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship (BRCES) walk. After gathering at the visitors center, the group drove down to the Sawmill Road/Butterfly Alley area. At the start of the walk, a light drizzle and overcast skies threatened, but the rain […]