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Banshee Reeks Walk Featured Melting Ice and Hermit Thrushes

Banshee Reeks Walk Featured Melting Ice and Hermit Thrushes

Nov 13, 2023

Photo by Lisa Streckfess Fifteen birders joined Joe Coleman, John Denice, Carol Sotilli, Jane Yocum and Michael Sciortino for a...

Birding in the Rain at Banshee Reeks

Birding in the Rain at Banshee Reeks

Oct 20, 2023

Loudoun Wildlife hosted the October 2023 Banshee Reeks bird walk on a rainy fall morning. Five birders joined Michael Sciortino...

Ravens Galore at Banshee Reeks

Ravens Galore at Banshee Reeks

Sep 12, 2023

Northern Mockingbird.Photo by Michael Sciortino Thirteen participants led by Jane Yocom, Mike Sciortino, and John and Kevin Denice showed up...

From the Parking Lot to the Trails, 52 Species of Birds Recorded

From the Parking Lot to the Trails, 52 Species of Birds Recorded

Aug 17, 2023

Loudoun Wildlife hosted the August 2023 Banshee Reeks bird walk on a typically hot and muggy morning. Seventeen birders joined...

Finding Butterflies at Banshee Reeks

Finding Butterflies at Banshee Reeks

Aug 4, 2023

White M Hairstreak butterfly,Photo by Larry Meade In preparation for the Annual Butterfly Count, Anne Ellis and Larry Meade led...

Heat and Humidity Don’t Deter Birders at Banshee Reeks

Heat and Humidity Don’t Deter Birders at Banshee Reeks

Jul 12, 2023

Fowler’s Toad.Photo by Lisa Streckfuss Despite the heat and humidity, 21 people showed up for the monthly bird walk at...

Plenty of Birds and a Beetle on the Banshee Walk

Plenty of Birds and a Beetle on the Banshee Walk

Jun 15, 2023

Photo by Michael Sciortino On June 10 Loudoun Wildlife hosted the monthly Banshee Reeks bird walk on a clear and...

Plenty of Migrants Seen on Banshee Reeks Bird Walk

Plenty of Migrants Seen on Banshee Reeks Bird Walk

May 17, 2023

Photo by Dori Rhodes With hopes of observing as many migrating birds as possible, 10 enthusiastic birders attended the monthly...

Spring Arrivals at Banshee Reeks

Spring Arrivals at Banshee Reeks

Apr 11, 2023

Field Sparrow.Photo by John Denice Thirty-three people gathered on a beautiful spring day on April 8 for the monthly bird...

A Blustery Day at Banshee Reeks, but the Birds Showed Up

A Blustery Day at Banshee Reeks, but the Birds Showed Up

Mar 16, 2023

Birders congregate on the porch of the Visitors Center.Photo by Michael Sciortino It was another cold and blustery Saturday morning...

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