A Blue Grosbeak and Red-headed Woodpeckers Among Highlights at Banshee Reeks
Photo by Michael Sciortino July 10 was a spectacular summer day for a bird walk as the 19 people at...
Amphibian Walk Finds More Than Just Frogs
It was a rather warm and muggy night for the amphibian walk on June 26. Fortunately, the heavy rains of...
Indigo Buntings, Chats, Gnatcatchers and More at Blue Ridge Center
Indigo Bunting.Photo by Scott Harris The 14 people on the June 26 bird walk at the Blue Ridge Center for...
Birds, Butterflies and Dragonflies Delight Eyes and Ears at Bles Park
Great Crested Flycatcher On a sunny Father’s Day, 16 birders visited Bles Park led by Allison Gallo and Bryan Henson. ...
Slender Spreadwing Excitement at Bles Park
Sixteen dragonfly enthusiasts visited the wonder that is Bles Park on June 13. With its unique mix of aquatic habitats...
Cicadas Were (Relatively) Quiet at Banshee, but the Birds Weren’t
Crawfish on the trail.Photo by Michael Sciortino While the cicadas were (relatively) quiet at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, probably...
Three Locations in South Ashburn Yield 63 Species of Birds
On a beautiful, warm and sunny Thursday morning, seven birders, including trip leader Bruce Hill, visited three locations in south...
Warblers Steal the Show at JK Black Oak Bird Walk
Ovenbird.Photo by Gerco Hoogeweg The second public bird walk at JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary took place on May 12...
Few Warblers on Bles Park Bird Walk
Yellow-rumped Warbler.Photo by Gerco Hoogeweg A small group of birders joined leaders Allison Gallo and Bryan Henson for a pleasant...
Blooms Outshine Birds on Banshee Reeks Walk
Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica).Photo by Michael Sciortino The 12 people participating in the bird walk at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve...