Now that it is spring, NVBA’s conservation work has gone into high gear and it is this work that has taken on new meaning for me.
New Law Requires Signs: Some Plants Are Invasive
The People Birding to Make a Difference: Stories of Birdathon
Huntley Meadows Park Celebrates 50 Years!
Five Great Reasons to Garden with Natives
Birdwatching in Zimbabwe
Upcoming Workshops and Classes
A Closer Look: Nature All Around Us, May 2025
Wildlife Sanctuary Almanac: Backyard Birdathon!
Weekly Bird Word: April 28, 2025
Letter to Our Members
As spring transforms our northern Virginia landscape, millions of birds take to the skies in one of nature's most spectacular phenomena. This annual migration brings both opportunities for celebration through events like birdathons and responsibilities for ensuring that these travelers reach their destinations safely.
Good News at the I-95 Landfill to Help Offset Some Bad News
Bird Flu: An Update for Birdwatchers
Don’t let Light Pollution Spoil Spring Migration—Turn out Those Lights!
The spring migration for birds is happening NOW - from March 15 through May 31 our feathered friends are making their long journeys north. It is estimated that over 100 million birds fly over northern Virginia in the spring. Migration usually occurs at night, and many birds use the stars to navigate.
