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An Abundance of Spring Ephemerals at Banshee Reeks

Apr 18, 2022

Dutchman’s Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria).Photo by Ami Mason On Wednesday, April 13th, Ami Mason led a wildflower walk at Banshee Reeks...

Merlin, Vireo and Gnatcatchers Top the List of Birds at Banshee Walk

Merlin, Vireo and Gnatcatchers Top the List of Birds at Banshee Walk

Apr 12, 2022

Chipping Sparrow.Photo by Michael Sciortino A Merlin, a White-eyed Vireo and several Blue-gray Gnatcatchers were the highlights of the Banshee...

Winter Storm Limits the Birders but Not the Birds at Banshee

Winter Storm Limits the Birders but Not the Birds at Banshee

Mar 17, 2022

It was an interesting March walk at Banshee Reeks on the 12th. Michael Sciortino and Mike Scott braved the ever-changing...

42 Species of Birds Found During Banshee Reeks Walk

42 Species of Birds Found During Banshee Reeks Walk

Feb 14, 2022

White-throated Sparrow.Photo by Michael Sciortino Because 26 people showed up for Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s monthly walk at Banshee Reeks Nature...

Green-winged Teals Are the Highlight of a Cold Morning at Banshee Reeks

Green-winged Teals Are the Highlight of a Cold Morning at Banshee Reeks

Jan 10, 2022

Although it was one of the coldest mornings of the year (17 degrees), five people showed up for the regular...

Gray Catbird Surprises Birders at Banshee Reeks

Gray Catbird Surprises Birders at Banshee Reeks

Dec 14, 2021

Nineteen birders joined Carol Sotilli and Michael Sciortino for the December monthly bird walk at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve. It...

An Abundance of Hermit Thrushes Found at Banshee Reeks

An Abundance of Hermit Thrushes Found at Banshee Reeks

Nov 15, 2021

Photo by Lisa Streckfuss Because 28 people showed up for our regular  bird walk at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve on...

Woodpeckers and Wild Skies at Banshee Reeks

Woodpeckers and Wild Skies at Banshee Reeks

Oct 13, 2021

Early morning mist at Banshee Reeks.Photo by Lisa Streckfuss Twelve birders joined Joe Coleman and Michael Sciortino for the October...

Gray Catbirds Win the Species Count at Banshee Reeks

Gray Catbirds Win the Species Count at Banshee Reeks

Sep 15, 2021

Eighteen birders joined Michael Sciortino, Dori Rhodes, Jane Yocum, and Mike Scott for the September walk at Banshee Reeks Nature...

A Blue Grosbeak and Red-headed Woodpeckers Among Highlights at Banshee Reeks

A Blue Grosbeak and Red-headed Woodpeckers Among Highlights at Banshee Reeks

Jul 12, 2021

Photo by Michael Sciortino July 10 was a spectacular summer day for a bird walk as the 19 people at...

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