81Dec 14, 2008
Ten of us joined Joe Coleman and Gerry Hawkins on Saturday for the monthly walk at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve in Loudoun County. We had a total of 38 species (including 7 different sparrow species). The walk included nice looks at American Kestrel, both kinglets, numerous Eastern Bluebirds and a Fox Sparrow. Missing from our […]
82Nov 8, 2008
On November 8, we had our monthly bird walk at Bashee Reeks. Mary Ann Good led the walk and the group had some great sightings – especially that of a Golden Eagle! (very cool!) Here is Mary Ann’s field trip report from that day as well as a photo of a kinglet: About 15 birders […]
83Sep 14, 2008
The highlights of this past Saturday’s morning walk, co-sponsored by the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy & the Friends of Banshee Reeks, and attended by 18 birders, was a flyover flock of 7 vocal COMMON RAVENS, a couple of different groups of migrants, including warblers & vireos busily feeding, a couple of SCARLET TANAGERS, and numerous BALTIMORE ORIOLES. […]
84Aug 10, 2008
Around 18 novice and experienced birders joined leaders Mary Ann Good and Laura Weidner for the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s monthly birdwalk at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve on Saturday morning (Aug 9). Although the group saw 47 species, the lovely weather didn’t translate into increased bird activity. It was a fairly quiet morning, with flycatchers providing most […]
85Jul 13, 2008
We had a wonderful walk at Banshee on Saturday. Fifteen people came out for the walk and we were delighted by the sights and sounds of 51 species in our couple of hours of walking along the trails. A Summer Tanager that sang and gave us great views was definitely a highlight. Our walk leader, […]
86Jun 24, 2008
On June 21, Mona Miller (“The Butterfly Lady”) led our first butterfly walk of the season. Over 20 people, adults and kids, came out to Banshee Reeks to spot our flying friends and help with identification. Here’s a quick report of the species seen: Great Spangled Fritillary (numerous) Eastern Tailed Blue Hickory Hairstreak (rare) Mourning […]
87Apr 17, 2008
At the direction of Supervisor Kurtz, a meeting for stakeholders in The Woods Road realignment project was held last night (April 17). Approximately 40 people attended, many from the Coalition’s organizations and many residents from the nearby Courtland Village development. Bottom line: After much discussion about the proposed realignment that cuts through eased land in Banshee Reeks, Supervisor Kurtz asked […]
