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SUMMARY:Big Sit at Algonkian Park
DESCRIPTION:Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is excited to be partnering with NOVA Parks for another Big Sit at Algonkian Regional Park. Join us for five minutes or all day as we compete with other birders around the world to see and hear as many bird species as we can from within a 17-foot circle. We’ll also have info about Loudoun Wildlife programs and a visit from live ambassador animals from NOVA Parks \nWhat is a Big Sit?\nSome people have compared it to a tailgate party for birders. It is a worldwide annual competition to see how many species of bird can be seen from one stationary location in 24 hours or less. \nWho should attend?\nAnyone interested in birding from beginner to advanced. If you’re new to birding\, you can learn more about it and meet other birders. If you’re an experienced birder\, bring your skills and help us ID some species. This is a stationary location\, so it’s great for people who aren’t interested in a long bird walk. Plus\, we’ll be there all day\, so it’s great for those who prefer to sleep late. \nDetails\nWe will be set up close to the parking lot just west of the boat ramp (view location) with views of the river\, a wildflower meadow\, a grassy field\, a wooded tree line and wide open sky. We will be there from 7:00am to 7:00pm to count as many bird species as we can see or hear. You can stop by for a few minutes to say hi or bring a chair and stay as long as you like.  No registration required. \nIn case of inclement weather cancellation information will be posted here and on the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Facebook page. \nQuestions: Contact plewis@loudounwildlife.org.
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/big-sit-algonkian-park/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Featured Event
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SUMMARY:Birding Banshee
DESCRIPTION:Vireos\, Cardinals\, Kinglets and more might be among the species you’ll see at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve\, a 695-acre preserve that is considered a birding hotspot. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Friends of Banshee Reeks for this monthly bird walk. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced birder\, you will find the walk enjoyable. Bring binoculars if you have them.  Registration Required. \nQuestions: Contact Joe Coleman at jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.\nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birding-banshee-october/
LOCATION:Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve\, 21085 The Woods Road\, Leesburg\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T080000
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SUMMARY:Birding Broad Run Stream Valley Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Mike Sciortino and John Denice of Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy in search of birds at this surprisingly rich park along Broad Run in Brambleton. The park combines several different habitat types including a rich flood plain on both sides of the stream\, edge and meadow habitat and multiple ponds. The varying habitats combine to provide a good variety of migrating birds from shorebirds to warblers\, as well as residents.. Parking and meeting location will be emailed to registered participants. Limit 15. Registration required. \nQuestions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org. \nRegistration is closed.
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birding-broad-run-october/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T080000
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SUMMARY:Young Birders Walk at Algonkian
DESCRIPTION:Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Young Birding Program for a walk exclusively for young birders at Algonkian Regional Park in eastern Loudoun. The park has a wide diversity of habitats and should yield migrating warblers\, sparrows and other birds.  Birders often find over 60 species in a single morning. Bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll meet in the parking lot near the boat ramp.  Registration required.  \nNote: This walk is exclusively for young birders (ages 10-18); a parent/guardian is welcome to join you. \nQuestions: Contact Patrick Lewis at plewis@loudounwildlife.org.\nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/young-birders-walk-algonkian-october/
LOCATION:Algonkian Park\, 47001 Fairway Drive\, Sterling\, VA\, 20165\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips,Featured Event
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SUMMARY:Birding Algonkian Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy on a search for birds at the Algonkian Regional Park in eastern Loudoun County. With extensive frontage along the Potomac River\, its rich bottomland forests\, extensive wetlands and grassy areas combine to make it Loudoun’s top birding hotspot. Bring binoculars if you have them.  We’ll meet at the boat ramp next to the parking lot. (Boat ramp location.)  Registration required. \nQuestions: Contact bhenson@loudounwildlife.org.\nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birding-algonkian-october/
LOCATION:Algonkian Park\, 47001 Fairway Drive\, Sterling\, VA\, 20165\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips
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SUMMARY:Birding Sweet Run
DESCRIPTION:Take a break in nature with us on this monthly walk at Sweet Run State Park. We will  explore parts of this beautiful 900-acre park and see what lives in and visits this diverse habitat.  This bird walk takes place every fourth Saturday of the month except in December. Meet at the main parking lot near the Interpretive Center; bring binoculars if you have them. The Park is located just north of Neersville at 11661 Harpers Ferry Road (Route 671). Directions can be found on the Park’s website.   Registration Required. \nFee Notice: Sweet Run collects a parking fee via self-pay kiosks located at each parking area/entrance. The fee for a standard vehicle is $10. View fee information. \nQuestions: Contact Joe Coleman at  jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.\nRegistration
URL:https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birding-sweet-run-october/
LOCATION:Sweet Run State Park\, 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Purcellville\, VA\, 20132
CATEGORIES:Birdwatching,Discover Programs & Fieldtrips
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