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Despite the Wind, 51 Species of Birds Found at Morven Park

Despite the Wind, 51 Species of Birds Found at Morven Park

Apr 29, 2025

Scarlet Tanager.Photo by Gerco Hoogeweg The April 27 Celebrate Birds walk at Morven Park came with 20 mph sustained winds...

Eleven Species of Warblers Observed at Sweet Run State Park

Eleven Species of Warblers Observed at Sweet Run State Park

Apr 29, 2025

To get a snapshot of the birds at Sweet Run State Park on April 26, three groups (24 people total)...

Volunteer Spotlight: Andy McCoy

Volunteer Spotlight: Andy McCoy

Apr 28, 2025

Scavenger bird: Black Vulture.Photo by Michael Sciortino In 2022 Andy joined Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and shortly thereafter got involved with...

Both Species of Orioles Seen During Algonkian Walk

Both Species of Orioles Seen During Algonkian Walk

Apr 23, 2025

Baltimore Oriole.Photo by Michael Sciortino We knew the monthly bird walk at Algonkian Regional Park was going to be a...

The First Celebrate Birds Walk in 2025 Has 49 Species at Broad Run

The First Celebrate Birds Walk in 2025 Has 49 Species at Broad Run

Apr 23, 2025

Northern Mockingbird. Photo by Kevin Denice Walk leaders Mike Sciortino, Pat Whittle, and John and Kevin Denice were joined by...

First-of-season Migrants and Breeding Birds at Banshee Reeks

First-of-season Migrants and Breeding Birds at Banshee Reeks

Apr 18, 2025

Eighteen birders attended the April Banshee Reeks bird walk hosted by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. Michael Sciortino, John Denice, Scott Harris...

Restoration Begins on the Pin Oak Vernal Pool

Restoration Begins on the Pin Oak Vernal Pool

Apr 14, 2025

Volunteers begin clearing the invasive understory surrounding Pin Oak pool. Photo by Lorna Dock Most of the JK Black Oak...

Birdathon Awards and Prizes 2026

Birdathon Awards and Prizes 2026

Apr 14, 2025

Thank-You Gifts for Team Sponsors Anyone who donates $50 or more will receive a membership to Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy.  If...

Amphibian Walks at JK Black Oak

Amphibian Walks at JK Black Oak

Apr 6, 2025

Jefferson Salamander.Photo by Jenny Erickson Join Jenny Erickson, Loudoun Wildlife’s Amphibian Monitoring Coordinator, for a unique opportunity to explore the...

Wild About the Dulles Wetlands V: Coexisting With Beavers for Wetlands

Wild About the Dulles Wetlands V: Coexisting With Beavers for Wetlands

Mar 31, 2025

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

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