The five people on the regular monthly (every 2nd Saturday) bird walk at the Banshee Reeks only found 23 species, probably because of the high winds, but did get great views of a posing Hermit Thrush, and heard virtually every call and song that White-throated Sparrows do. We also got good looks at a Fox Sparrow. The […]
On a cold and rainy morning, 4 of us (a big thank you to our dedicated walk leaders!) ventured about the area by the visitor’s center at the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship (BRCES) while trying to stay somewhat dry and keep out of the way of the Boy Scout leader training that was […]
New FOS species included Dark-eyed Junco and Winter Wren. Relatively close views of Cooper’s Hawks chasing in the tops of mostly bare trees provided much amusement and delight. Merlin, American Kestrel, Red-shouldered Hawk and Sharp-shinned Hawk fill out the raptor list Large groups of cowbirds and blackbirds crossed the sky several times but we did not have much luck at […]
Photo by Allison Gallo Twelve birders met for the regular 4th Saturday of the month Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship (BRCES) walk. After gathering at the visitors center, the group drove down to the Sawmill Road/Butterfly Alley area. At the start of the walk, a light drizzle and overcast skies threatened, but the rain […]
On a lovely mid-September morning, 14 birders and nature lovers enjoyed a walk at Algonkian Regional Park. The weather was cool albeit a bit humid and the skies were overcast. Proceeding from the boat ramp east towards Sugarland Run, the group encountered a few warblers: Common Yellowthroat, American Redstart and Black-and-white, among the more numerous […]
Volume 23 Issue 2, Summer 2018 by Kerry Bzdyk Usually when I encounter an insect I have never observed before, the naturalist in me is thrilled and excited to learn more about it. But there is one insect I am just hoping none of us see here in Loudoun County. By now you may have […]
Fourteen people showed up Saturday, May 26, for the regular (every 4th Saturday) bird walk at the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship in northwestern Loudoun County near Harpers Ferry. A total of 54 species were observed though some, such as a Black-billed Cuckoo, which was heard by one birder along the driveway a little […]
A total of 14 birders led by Jane Yocom and Dori Rhodes spent a few lovely hours walking through Banshee Reeks this past Saturday, May 12. Highlights of the walk included good looks at Blue Grosbeak, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, Swainson’s Thrush, Red-eyed Vireos, many Indigo Buntings and Baltimore Orioles. Several good heard-only or poorly seen birds […]