LWC Podcast – Episode 11: Eastern Screech Owls
Eastern Screech Owls…they’re one of our smallest owls here in Loudoun yet also one of our most common. In this episode, we talk about their nesting, their habitat needs and setting up an owl house.
Short-eared Owl & Probable Northern Goshawk in western Loudoun
Just received a great sighting report from Joe Coleman from Saturday, Dec 27: While scouting my Central Loudoun CBC sector...
LWC Podcast – Episode 10: Flying Squirrels
Flying squirrels – yes they do exist! In this episode we talk about their habits and habitats as well as how to attract them to a tree where you can watch them and enjoy the show!
LWC Podcast – Episode 9: Bird Atlas Project
In this episode we are joined by Spring Ligi and Joe Coleman to talk about the Loudoun Bird Atlas Project that we just launched.
Black Bear Wanders Through Yard
This just in tonight from Joe Coleman, near Bluemont! I’m excited to tell all of you that a young black...
LWC Podcast – Episode 8: Eastern Box Turtles
In this episode we talk all about Eastern Box Turtles and answer that question …. why did the turtle cross the road? Box Turtles are great wild neighbors with every encounter being a special one. Their populations are in serious decline however, so it’s up to us to help them.
LWC Podcast – Episode 7: Skunks
In this episode we talk all about skunks – their lives and times, how to get one out of a window well and why they’re a gardener’s best friend.
LWC Podcast – Episode 6: Opossums
In this episode we talk all about opossums, their life cycles, behaviors and what to do if one gets in our house.
LWC Podcast – Episode 5: Vultures
In this episode we talk about vultures and their lifecycles by sharing a reading from one of John Trott’s articles from The Virginia Naturalist.
LWC Podcast – Episode 4: Chimney Swifts
Chimney Swifts are fast agile fliers that have adapted their nesting behavior to the use of human structures like chimneys and church steeples. They are amazing to watch and appreciate. Chimney Swifts have used our chimney each summer since 1999, arriving in our chimney from Peru on almost the same day each year. In this episode, I share with you a bit about this amazing bird.