An Abundance of Spring Ephemerals at Banshee Reeks
Dutchman’s Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria).Photo by Ami Mason On Wednesday, April 13th, Ami Mason led a wildflower walk at Banshee Reeks...
All About Bald Eagle Feathers
An eaglet is born with fluffy white feathers known as natal down. At eight to 10 days old, the eaglet...
Merlin, Vireo and Gnatcatchers Top the List of Birds at Banshee Walk
Chipping Sparrow.Photo by Michael Sciortino A Merlin, a White-eyed Vireo and several Blue-gray Gnatcatchers were the highlights of the Banshee...
Bat Monitoring Begins at JK Black Oak
Bat monitoring rig at JK Black Oak.Photo by Bruce Kimmel Bats are an important part of a healthy ecosystem. There...
Writing in Nature: Gloves Off or Gloves On
Photo by Candy Bostwick Three participants attended the April 7 Writing in Nature workshop. The theme was Gloves Off, which...
Eaglet Milestones for Weeks Five and Six
As we approach weeks five and six of the eaglet’s life at Dulles Wetlands, many changes continue, and the eaglet...
Goose Creek Score Indicates Unacceptable Ecological Conditions
Closeup of gravid scud with eggs in brood pouch.Photo by Emily Maltman Virginia Bluebells, Spring Beauties and Trout Lilies lined...
Tuscarora Creek Monitoring Reveals High Salt Levels
While bicyclists zoomed by on the adjacent W&OD Trail on the morning of April 2, six of Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s...
Imprinting in Bald Eagles
A newly-hatched eaglet has a lot to learn about the world around it. The most important figures in its life...
Despite Cold, Wind and Snow, People Came to Learn about Creek Critters
Everyone enjoyed searching the collection net for macros.Photo by Amie Ware Despite cold temperatures, wind gusts and snow flurries, about...