Join us on this walk at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, a diverse 695-acre treasure in the heart of Loudoun County. This area of streams, trees, shrubs and fields attracts lots of species, making it a birding hotspot. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Friends of Banshee Reeks and see what birds we find. This is a regular […]

Join us on this walk at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, a diverse 695-acre treasure in the heart of Loudoun County. This area of streams, trees, shrubs and fields attracts lots of species, making it a birding hotspot. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Friends of Banshee Reeks and see what birds we find. This is a regular […]

Join us on this walk at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, a diverse 695-acre treasure in the heart of Loudoun County. This area of streams, trees, shrubs and fields attracts lots of species, making it a birding hotspot. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Friends of Banshee Reeks and see what birds we find. This is a regular […]

What birds will you see on this winter walk at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve south of Leesburg? Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Friends of Banshee Reeks for the monthly bird walk at this birding hot spot. Beginning birders and experts alike are welcome. Bring binoculars if you have them. Questions: Contact Joe Coleman at 540-554-2542 or jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.

While cold (about 20 degrees) when we began Saturday morning’s bird walk, it was a pleasant winter morning for birding as there was no wind and good light. The 12 birders on the regular monthly Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve bird walk observed 33 species and a flock of unidentified blackbirds. The highlights of the walk […]

Take in the beauty of the natural world and join us on this walk at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, a diverse 695-acre treasure in the heart of Loudoun County. This area of streams, trees, shrubs and fields attracts lots of species, making it a birding hotspot. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Friends of Banshee Reeks and […]

Whether you’re a beginning birder or an expert, you’ll be dazzled by the many bird species you’ll find at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, south of Leesburg. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Friends of Banshee Reeks for the monthly bird walk at this birding hot spot. Bring binoculars if you have them. Questions:Contact Joe Coleman […]

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 […]

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 the monthly bird walk. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced birder, you will have fun! Bring binoculars if you […]

Migration is an exciting time to visit Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, south of Leesburg, a 695-acre preserve that is considered a birding hotspot. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Friends of Banshee Reeks for the monthly bird walk to see how many species you spot. Bring binoculars if you have them. Questions: Contact Joe Coleman at […]