It’s always a joy when Osprey return to northern Virginia in the spring to breed after their winters in the Southern Hemisphere, but reports of increased nest failure are cause for concern.
Bird Banding at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Attracting hummingbirds (and convincing them to stay a while)
New Study Documents Trends Using eBird Data
A Closer Look: Nature All Around Us, June 2025
Wildlife Sanctuary Almanac: Pollinators
Upcoming Workshops and Classes
Weekly Bird Word: May 26, 2025
Birdathon Stories: The Board Birders
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
A Closer Look: Nature All Around Us, May 2025
Wildlife Sanctuary Almanac: Backyard Birdathon!
Weekly Bird Word: April 28, 2025
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.