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.
Birdability Week: Celebrating Accessible Birding. Join Us for a Special Bird Walk!
As part of our ongoing commitment to inclusivity and making birding accessible to everyone, the Northern Virginia Bird Alliance is excited to celebrate Birdability Week!
Field Trip to the Lorton Landfill
Why do I want to go birdwatching at a landfill? Only because I want to see multiple kestrels, harriers, Bald Eagles, meadowlarks, sparrows (maybe some rare ones, if I’m lucky).
Bird Walks are back!
Join us for a bird walk…in person! Group sizes are limited to allow for social distancing, so these walks are intended for inexperienced birders.
Virtual Bird Walk at Oak Spring Garden
If you missed the virtual birding Facebook Premier with our friends at the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, you can view the recorded session.
ASNV Bird Walks are Resuming in September—within Limits
Soon we will begin—cautiously – to resume bird walks this fall. While the activity is outdoors, we still want to avoid the need for participants to be in close proximity. Even though the business economy is restarting, we realize that the virus is still a significant risk, especially to older people.
We could use your birding skills!
Do you have a favorite spot to bird that you’d like to share with others? Consider leading a winter or spring walk there for ASNV.