Virginia’s Amazing Vultures, March 8th
Photo: Friends of Dyke Marsh – Virginia Vultures
Sunday, March 8, 2026
3:00PM
FREE and In-person
The Mount Vernon Government Center, 2511 Parkers Lane (between the GWM Parkway and U.S. 1)
On Sunday, March 8, wildlife rehabilitator Heather Shank Givens will give a presentation on Virginia’s fascinating vultures and bring her black vulture, Dusty, a non-releasable vulture wildlife ambassador for which she holds federal and state permits.
Vultures are a critical component of the ecosystem but are often misunderstood and maligned. The presentation will explore the natural history of vultures in Virginia, the unique biology and ecology of vultures, global conservation concerns and human–vulture conflicts and mitigation strategies. Every year, the Wildlife Center of Virginia treats from 50 to 60 injured black and turkey vultures.
Heather is a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator with the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center and a wildlife educator.
This free, in-person-only meeting will be at 3 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Government Center, 2511 Parkers Lane (between the GWM Parkway and U.S. 1).
Sponsors: Friends of Dyke Marsh, Northern Virginia Bird Alliance, Friends of Huntley Meadows Park and the Northern Virginia Bird Club