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

The walks are also supported by ASNV in collaboration with Arlington Master Naturalists. Walks take place on three Saturday mornings: April 24, May 8 and June 5.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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