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.

Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for an opportunity to witness waterfowl in winter, identify species, and discuss habits and habitats. The group will meet at the Sanctuary Trail in Algonkian Park.  Registration required. Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.  

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 […]

Learn the basics of birding on this family-friendly outing sponsored by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy.  Birding combines many pleasures – being outside, the beauty of birds, puzzle solving, collecting, and discovery. We’ll take a short walk and cover field identification of birds, using binoculars effectively, and other tools used in birding. Registration required. Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.

On a cold and rainy morning, 4 of us (a big thank you to our dedicated walk leaders!) ventured about the area by the visitor’s center at the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship (BRCES) while trying to stay somewhat dry and keep out of the way of the Boy Scout leader training that was […]

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 […]

On a lovely mid-September morning, 14 birders and nature lovers enjoyed a walk at Algonkian Regional Park.  The weather was cool albeit a bit humid and the skies were overcast.  Proceeding from the boat ramp east towards Sugarland Run, the group encountered a few warblers: Common Yellowthroat, American Redstart and Black-and-white, among the more numerous […]

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 […]

Come and find out why Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, south of Leesburg, 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 both visit and call this preserve home. Bring binoculars if you have them. Questions: Contact Joe Coleman at 540-554-2542 […]