NVBA News Blog
American Robin. Photo: Mick Thompson/Audubon Photography Awards
Welcome to the blog for Northern Virginia Bird Alliance, a wealth of resources about northern Virginia birds, wildlife, habitat conservation and restoration, native plants, wildlife-friendly gardening, advocacy and more.
2026 Conservation Scorecard
The Virginia League of Conservation Voters has released their 2026 scorecard, which ranks legislators based on their environmental voting record.
Golfing with Purple Martins and Bluebirds
Our visit to Brambleton reminded us that conservation doesn't always happen where we expect it. Sometimes it's quietly taking place on a golf course.
Osprey Populations are Plummeting in the Chesapeake Bay
The population of Osprey in the saltier portions of the Chesapeake Bay is declining dramatically due to the overfishing of menhaden on which the Osprey rely as a principal food source.
Fake Spiderwebs: A Hidden Halloween Hazard for Birds
As Halloween approaches, one decoration deserves to stay on the store shelf: synthetic spiderwebs. While these stretchy strands might seem like harmless fun, they're creating a serious threat to birds in our communities.