Annual Count Shows Butterflies Are Doing Fine
By Anne Ellis Butterfly Count Coordinator The Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s 24th annual butterfly count was held on the first Saturday...
Backyard Bird Identification Guide and Checklist
by Linda Colucci This Northern Virginia Bird Guide and Checklist was created to provide a meaningful activity for kids and...
Dragonflies and Damselflies of Loudoun County: An Introduction
Loudoun County is home to over 70 species of dragonflies and damselflies. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Allison Gallo and Bryan...
Blue-gray Gnatcatchers: Building a Nest
Blue-gray Gnatcatchers are very small, pale blue-gray birds with grayish-white underparts and a mostly black tail with white edges. They...
Snakes Alive: an Introduction to the Snakes of Loudoun County
Snakes play an important role in maintaining the balance and diversity of native species. They keep rodent and insect populations...
Firefly-Friendly Landscaping to Keep the Lights Blinking
By Kim Strader Lightning bugs, fireflies, or glow bugs – regardless of what you called them, many of us have...
Food for Hummingbirds: Feeders, Flowers, and Bugs
By Kim Strader Hummingbirds are amazing little birds! They weigh no more than a postage stamp, yet fly at speeds...
A Very Big Global Big Day in Loudoun
Celebrate Birds on World Migratory Bird Day/Global Big Day
UPDATE: We've expanded this event to include both Saturday and Sunday, so you can enjoy the warmer temperatures on Sunday...