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Northern Virginia Bird Alliance

Who We Are
Our Mission
Diversity and Inclusion
NVBA Staff and Board
Partners and Benefactors
Territory
The Audubon Name
Our Board's Decision
The Audubon Name
FAQs on the Audubon Name
What We Do
Classes and Events
Online Programs
Community Outreach
Calendar
Scholarships and Grants
Volunteer with NVBA
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The Potomac Flier
FY 2024 Annual Report
How You Can Help
Get Outside
Birding in Northern Virginia
Bird Walks
Bird Counts and Surveys
Butterfly and Dragonfly Surveys
Natural Resource Surveys
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Take Action
Current Issues
Environmental Advocacy
How to be an Effective Advocate
Ongoing Local Efforts
Important Bird Areas
Volunteer
Wildlife Sanctuary Program
Wildlife Sanctuary Program
Sanctuary Species
Creating Wildlife Habitat
Native Plants for Wildlife
Wildlife Sanctuary Almanac
Plant This Not That
Human-made Hazards to Wildlife
Ambassador Tool Kit
Contact the Wildlife Sanctuary Program
Stretch Our Parks
Bird Safe NOVA
About Bird Safe NOVA
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October 14, 2025
News
Jess Michetti
Fall 2025 Cape May Field Trip Recap

On Saturday, October 4, 22 birders awoke before sunrise, loaded into vans, and began our journey from Northern Virginia to Cape May, NJ, our eyes set on this faraway destination perfectly aligned with the Atlantic Flyway, one of the four “avian superhighways” in North America.

Fall 2025 Cape May Field Trip Recap
October 6, 2025
News
Jess Michetti
Help Us Write the Potomac Flier

Will you volunteer to help us write our monthly newsletter, the Potomac Flier?

Help Us Write the Potomac Flier
Jess Michetti
May 28, 2021
News

“The Birds Are Back in Town”

Jess Michetti
May 28, 2021
News
“The Birds Are Back in Town”

The saga of the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Seabird Colony continues.

Tagged: Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel, Terns, VA Department of Wildlife Resources

Jess Michetti
May 28, 2021
News

U.S Fish and Wildlife Big Day Birding Event results in VA State Record

Jess Michetti
May 28, 2021
News
U.S Fish and Wildlife Big Day Birding Event results in VA State Record

In this year’s Big Day birding competition sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a team comprised of four expert birders set the Virginia state record. Read all about their amazing 24-hour adventure.

Tagged: Birding, Big Day

Jess Michetti
May 28, 2021
News

June Bird of the Month

Jess Michetti
May 28, 2021
News
June Bird of the Month

One of most impressive songbirds to pass through Northern Virginia during migration is the Bobolink, Dolichonyx oryzivorus.

Tagged: Birding, Bird of the Month, Bobolink

Jess Michetti
May 28, 2021
News

Annual Native Plant Symposium for Landscape Professionals

Jess Michetti
May 28, 2021
News
Annual Native Plant Symposium for Landscape Professionals

Join Plant NOVA Natives and ASNV’s Audubon at Home program for their third annual symposium for landscape professionals.

Tagged: Audubon at Home, Native Plants, Native Landscaping, Landscape Design

Jess Michetti
May 28, 2021
News

Audubon at Home’s Advice about Pesticides

Jess Michetti
May 28, 2021
News
Audubon at Home’s Advice about Pesticides

Pesticides are occasionally necessary to prevent disease transmission to humans, but improper use of pesticides can have health and environmental risks. Reduce pesticide exposure by trying preventative and less toxic pest management first.

Tagged: Audubon at Home, Pesticides

Jess Michetti
May 28, 2021
News

Photo Haiku Project Gallery

Jess Michetti
May 28, 2021
News
Photo Haiku Project Gallery

By sharing a Photo Haiku, others can experience the feeling that the photographer/author had. We explored this art form in recent Fireside Chats and we think you'll agree that Fireside Chat participants are a talented group!

Tagged: Photography, Fireside Chat

Jess Michetti
April 29, 2021
President's Corner

May 2021

Jess Michetti
April 29, 2021
President's Corner
May 2021

Recently I spent three hours in Riverbend Park, stationed with a good view of the Bald Eagle nest across the river.

Tagged: President's Corner, Tom Blackburn, Conservation

Jess Michetti
April 29, 2021
News

Sanctuary Species

Jess Michetti
April 29, 2021
News
Sanctuary Species

The Audubon at Home program helps homeowners create wildlife habitat in their own yards, with the aim of attracting and supporting beneficial species who breed and live in our area. We call these species Sanctuary Species.

Tagged: Audubon at Home, Sanctuary Species, Carolina Chickadee

Jess Michetti
April 29, 2021

Observations from Meadowood: May

Jess Michetti
April 29, 2021
Observations from Meadowood: May

Judy Gallagher continues to survey Meadowood Recreation Area during the pandemic. Here are some findings from her most recent survey.

Tagged: Meadowood, Survey, Wildlife Survey, Observations from Meadowood

Jess Michetti
April 29, 2021
News

Calling all Birders: It’s time to get ready for Birdathon 2021!

Jess Michetti
April 29, 2021
News
Calling all Birders: It’s time to get ready for Birdathon 2021!

Birdathon helps ASNV continue to support outdoor education, citizen science and habitat conservation, and encourage people to plant native plants and foster native wildlife.

Tagged: Birdathon, Birding, Ebird

Jess Michetti
April 29, 2021
News

Apply Soon for a Native Gardening Grant!

Jess Michetti
April 29, 2021
News
Apply Soon for a Native Gardening Grant!

Audubon at Home Program, in partnership with the Plant NOVA Natives campaign, has been awarded a grant of $15,000 to demonstrate the concept that native plantscan fit nicely into a conventional suburban aesthetic. Apply today!

Tagged: Audubon at Home, Native Gardening, Native Landscaping, Conservation Grants

Jess Michetti
April 29, 2021
News

Bird Walks are back!

Jess Michetti
April 29, 2021
News
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.

Tagged: Birding, Bird Walk

Jess Michetti
April 28, 2021
News

Why I Bird: A Teenager’s Confession

Jess Michetti
April 28, 2021
News
Why I Bird: A Teenager’s Confession

Who knew that taking environmental science would lead me down this eventful path?

Tagged: Birding, Youth Education

Jess Michetti
April 28, 2021
News

The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Seabird Breeding Colony

Jess Michetti
April 28, 2021
News
The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Seabird Breeding Colony

To prevent birds from trying to nest on South Island, which is now entirely paved, DWR has deployed trained Border Collies and their handlers to chase off birds investigating South Island.

Tagged: Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel

Jess Michetti
April 28, 2021
News

May Bird of the Month

Jess Michetti
April 28, 2021
News
May Bird of the Month

Because of Mike Bishop and many other bird advocates across the country, the Purple Martin’s population is stable and of low conservation concern.

Tagged: Birding, Bird of the Month, Purple Martin

Jess Michetti
April 28, 2021
News

ASNV Resumes the Northern Virginia Bird Survey with New Coordinator

Jess Michetti
April 28, 2021
News
ASNV Resumes the Northern Virginia Bird Survey with New Coordinator

Remember the Northern Virginia Bird Survey (NVBS), ASNV’s long-running survey of breeding birds in our region? We are busy getting ready for the 2021 survey, after cancelling last year’s data collection because of the pandemic.

Tagged: Northern Virginia Bird Survey, Survey, Wildlife Survey

Jess Michetti
April 28, 2021
News

Monday Mystery - April 26, 2021

Jess Michetti
April 28, 2021
News
Monday Mystery - April 26, 2021

Monday Nature Mystery continues! Read on to learn who correctly identified our last mystery.

Tagged: Monday Mystery, Facebook, Nature Trivia, Contest

Jess Michetti
March 31, 2021

Observations from Meadowood: April

Jess Michetti
March 31, 2021
Observations from Meadowood: April

Judy Gallagher continues to survey Meadowood Recreation Area during the pandemic. Here are some findings from her most recent survey.

Tagged: Meadowood, Survey, Wildlife Survey, Observations from Meadowood

Jess Michetti
March 31, 2021
President's Corner

April 2021

Jess Michetti
March 31, 2021
President's Corner
April 2021

Like many people, I’m becoming increasingly eager to get out and travel as the pandemic eases and vaccinations are becoming more widely available.

Tagged: President's Corner, Tom Blackburn, Conservation

Jess Michetti
March 31, 2021
News

Calling all Birders: It’s time to get ready for Birdathon 2021!

Jess Michetti
March 31, 2021
News
Calling all Birders: It’s time to get ready for Birdathon 2021!

Birdathon helps ASNV continue to support outdoor education, citizen science and habitat conservation, and encourage people to plant native plants and foster native wildlife.

Tagged: Birdathon, Birding

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