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Taking Back the Western Meadow from Autumn Olive

Taking Back the Western Meadow from Autumn Olive

May 13, 2024

Working on clearing Autumn Olive.Photo by SA Ferguson The May 11 work day was the third one we have devoted...

Spring Migrants Were Out in Force at Banshee Reeks

Spring Migrants Were Out in Force at Banshee Reeks

May 13, 2024

Yellow-breasted Chat.Photo by Pat Whittle What a great day it was for birding at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve on May...

Trumpeter Swans Surprise Birders at Dulles Greenway Wetlands

Trumpeter Swans Surprise Birders at Dulles Greenway Wetlands

May 13, 2024

Trumpeter Swans.Photo by Al Lewis Ten birders joined leaders Mary Ann Good and Jane Yocom for an early evening bird...

Dulles Greenway Eagle Cam: Window into the Life of Eagles

Dulles Greenway Eagle Cam: Window into the Life of Eagles

May 13, 2024

On a lovely spring evening on April 23, 19 enthusiastic people ventured out to Rust Library in Leesburg for Liz...

A Disappointing Bird Walk at JK Black Oak

A Disappointing Bird Walk at JK Black Oak

May 10, 2024

Field Sparrow.Photo by Leena McCluney Under gray skies and the continuous threat of rain 10 birders looked for, but mostly...

Birders Found 55 Species of Birds at Goodstone Inn

Birders Found 55 Species of Birds at Goodstone Inn

May 7, 2024

Red-headed Woodpecker.Photo by Leena McCluney A larger than usual group of 18 people showed up for the April 28 Celebrate...

JK Black Oak Forest Restoration Project Video

JK Black Oak Forest Restoration Project Video

May 6, 2024

With the help of over 200 community volunteers, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy installed three deer exclosure fences and 100 tree cages...

Several First-of-season Birds Found at Sweet Run State Park

Several First-of-season Birds Found at Sweet Run State Park

Apr 30, 2024

Tree Swallow.Photo by Michael Sciortino The threat of rain and cool temperature (47 degrees) kept many of  those who had...

An Amazing 65 Species of Birds Seen at Izaak Walton League Chapter

An Amazing 65 Species of Birds Seen at Izaak Walton League Chapter

Apr 30, 2024

White-eyed Vireo.Photo by Bruce Hill Nineteen people showed up for an amazing bird walk on April 28 at the Loudoun...

Volunteer Spotlight: Kris Dennen

Volunteer Spotlight: Kris Dennen

Apr 28, 2024

Name the event and Kris is always there to help us talk about Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy.  Over the years she...

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