Photo: Dr. Chris Haney March 2,4,9,11,16,18, 23, 25, 30; April 1, 13, 15Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 – 8:30 pmFee: $150/member; $175/non-memberClick here to learn more and/or register. Are you new to birding and want to learn more or just want to dig deeper into the subject? Then this class is for you! This course is […]
Thursday, February 25, 20214:00pm ESTZoom link provided upon registration For 75 years, the Blue-eyed Ground-Dove was known only from scattered records and old illustrations. In 2016, researchers in Brazil observed the ground-dove for the first time in decades, launching an international partner effort to save the Critically Endangered species. Like the Blue-eyed Ground-Dove, over a […]
Pine Siskin photo by William Kurt; text by Jessica Bigger Recently, there have been several local reports of birders finding sick and dead Pine Siskins. The likely culprit is a bacterium called Salmonellosis, which is fatal to many feeder birds. Pine Siskins, American Goldfinches, and Common Redpolls appear to be exceptionally vulnerable to the disease. Salmonellosis is usually […]
Plant Virginia Natives partners are collaborating to offer a series of 12 webinars – 6 this spring and 6 this fall. The webinars will guide you through the why and how to turn your home garden into a beautiful retreat for your family and a native habitat for birds and other wildlife. The series kicks-off on […]
Photo by J. Quinn The Audubon at Home Program will be distributing 6 one-to-one matching grants of $2,350 apiece for community associations to re-landscape their entrances using native plants. Applications are due May 31, 2021. Details and the application forms may be found here audubonva.org/neighborhood-entrances-grant.
Photo and article courtesy of Plant NOVA Natives When we think of grass in our yards, the image that arises is likely to be that of turf grass. But there are many other places for grasses in our landscapes, and many other species available besides the European turf grass that is used for lawn. Grasses […]
Reviewed by FMN Kristine Lansing In just a few weeks, nothing short of a miracle will be well underway. Birds of all sizes and shapes — from the tiniest of hummingbirds to the largest of hawks — will embark upon an incredible geographic relocation, traveling thousands and, in some cases, tens of thousands of miles […]
River otter, courtesy of SERC Tuesday, February 16, 20216-8 pmSpeaker: Karen McDonald, SERC education specialistSign up online to watch live or on demand Brought to you by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC), you can learn about river otters in the Chesapeake Bay, in a two-part event for kids and adults! Once you sign up, you’ll be […]
Photo by Eliza Diamond on Unsplash Sunday, March 7, 20212 – 3:30 pmRegister here. The Friends of Mason Neck State Park will host a special program, “Mow Less, Grow More.” Their speaker will be Tami Sheiffer, the coordinator of Fairfax County Park Authority’s “Watch the Green Grow” education and outreach initiative. Learn how you can […]
Thursdays, February 18 & 25, 20217 – 8 pmCost $25Register here. This introductory program is great for beginners but will offer a few nuggets for the intermediate shooter as well. Learn what Brian does and what you should do too, every time you get your hands on a new digital camera. Discover what a histogram […]