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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...

A Tale of Two Bird Walks

A Tale of Two Bird Walks

Jan 31, 2022

Red-tailed Hawk.Photo by Bruce Hill On January 29 and 30 participants in the bird walks each morning at the frozen-over...

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...

Plenty of Ducks Seen in December at Dulles Wetlands

Plenty of Ducks Seen in December at Dulles Wetlands

Dec 6, 2021

A beautiful December morning greeted the 13 people who visited, with special permission, the privately-owned Dulles Greenway Wetlands Mitigation Project...

Despite the Wind, 34 Bird Species Seen at Blue Ridge Center

Despite the Wind, 34 Bird Species Seen at Blue Ridge Center

Dec 1, 2021

Wortman Pond with Duckweed.Photo by Michael Sciortino Fifteen people showed up for Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s regular bird walk on November...

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...

Mystery Call Stumps Some Birders at Blue Ridge Center

Mystery Call Stumps Some Birders at Blue Ridge Center

Oct 28, 2021

On a warm and calm morning on October 23, a group of 20 nature enthusiasts gathered at the Blue Ridge...

Birds and Birders Enjoy the Weather at Bles Park

Birds and Birders Enjoy the Weather at Bles Park

Oct 18, 2021

Male and female Wood Ducks.Photo by Gerco Hoogeweg Twenty-eight people joined the monthly walk led by Allison Gallo and Bryan...

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...

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