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A “Swift Night Out” Spotlights Nature’s Aerial Acrobats

A “Swift Night Out” Spotlights Nature’s Aerial Acrobats

Sep 1, 2026

Chimney Swifts • Photo by Ben Cvengros, courtesy of Northern Virginia Bird Alliance Join Us for a “Swift Night Out”...

September Volunteer Spotlight:  Andrea Cubelo-McKay

September Volunteer Spotlight: Andrea Cubelo-McKay

Sep 1, 2026

Andrea Cubelo-McKay This month’s Volunteer Spotlight shines on Andrea Cubelo-McKay, one of the leaders on our amazing and formidable Native Plant...

Walk for Wildlife: Start Here

Walk for Wildlife: Start Here

Aug 20, 2026

Presented by Abernethy & Spencer Greenhouse and Garden Center What is Walk for Wildlife? Walk for Wildlife is a celebration...

Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is Hiring: Development Coordinator

Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is Hiring: Development Coordinator

Jul 12, 2026

Development Coordinator Position Type: 30 hours per week — Part-time, hourly, non-exempt Compensation: $30-$33 per hour, commensurate with experience Benefits...

Historic Annual Meeting Celebrates a Milestone Year

Historic Annual Meeting Celebrates a Milestone Year

Jun 15, 2026

Photo: Sheri Knauer Dr. Mamie Parker • Photo by Sheri Knauer LWC Info Tables • Photo by Sheri Knauer Loudoun...

“Celebrate Birds” Raffle Bundle

“Celebrate Birds” Raffle Bundle

May 17, 2026

Loudoun Wildlife is excited and honored to share these two amazing works of art as part of our “Celebrate Birds”...

2026 Birdathon Team Summaries

2026 Birdathon Team Summaries

Apr 19, 2026

"Warble On" Team Members Leena McCluney and Adrin Andalib Our 2026 Birdathon is officially over, and our participation was not...

Algonkian Bird Walkers Find Mergansers and More

Algonkian Bird Walkers Find Mergansers and More

Apr 8, 2026

Red-breasted Merganser • Photo by Bryan Henson Merlin • Photo by Bryan Henson Red-headed Woodpecker • Photo by Bryan Henson...

LWC Birdathon Rules

Mar 25, 2026

Unlike most other competitions, the LWC Birdathon relies heavily on the honor system with just a few rules in place....

Spectacular Saturday Bird Walk at Sweet Run

Spectacular Saturday Bird Walk at Sweet Run

Mar 15, 2026

Red-winged Blackbird (Mike Sciortino) Sweet Run Birders (Mike Sciortino) Downy Woodpecker (Mike Sciortino) By Michael Sciortino On Feb. 28, 2026,...

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