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9. JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary, Downstream

9. JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary, Downstream

Nov 11, 2025

Site Description: The JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary is an 89-acre parcel of land owned by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and...

1. Black Branch

1. Black Branch

Nov 11, 2025

Site Description: Black Branch is a tributary of Goose Creek, and this site is located close to this confluence and...

3. Tuscarora Creek, W&OD

Nov 11, 2025

Site Description: Tuscarora is a tributary of Goose Creek. This site is located along the W&OD Trail near Tuscarora Park...

Writing in Nature: Fall Migration

Writing in Nature: Fall Migration

Nov 7, 2025

On November 6, 13 participants gathered on a perfect fall day for the Writing in Nature workshop.  We discussed fall...

American Pipits and Other Surprises at Bles Park

American Pipits and Other Surprises at Bles Park

Nov 3, 2025

Blue-headed Vireo.Photo by Bryan Henson Sixteen birders led by Bryan Henson visited Bles Park on a nice sunny day on...

Back to the LeSabre Vernal Pool at JK Black Oak

Back to the LeSabre Vernal Pool at JK Black Oak

Nov 3, 2025

Clearing invasives on the slope before planting. Photo by SA Ferguson It’s been exactly a year since we planted native...

Volunteer Spotlight: Michelle Menke

Volunteer Spotlight: Michelle Menke

Oct 29, 2025

Michelle began volunteering with Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)  in July 2024 and has quickly become a dedicated steward of the...

Eagles Stole the Show at the Hawk Watch

Eagles Stole the Show at the Hawk Watch

Oct 28, 2025

Golden Eagle.Photo by Michael Sciortino A small group of birders gathered on October 26 for a trip to Waggoner’s Gap...

New Birders Enjoy Seeing a Belted Kingfisher at Algonkian

New Birders Enjoy Seeing a Belted Kingfisher at Algonkian

Oct 23, 2025

Belted Kingfisher.Photo by Bryan Henson. Twenty-one birders visited Algonkian Regional Park on a beautiful fall day on October 19.  Many...

Bird Walk at Banshee Includes a Lincoln’s Sparrow

Bird Walk at Banshee Includes a Lincoln’s Sparrow

Oct 18, 2025

Lincoln’s Sparrow. Photo by Michael Myers On October 11 nine birders, led by Kevin Denice and Mary Ann Good, enjoyed...

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