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Northern Virginia Bird Alliance

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Contact the Wildlife Sanctuary Program
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Jess Michetti
July 14, 2023
News

Attracting Pollinators to Upton Hill Park

Jess Michetti
July 14, 2023
News
Attracting Pollinators to Upton Hill Park

Starting in 2020, I worked with volunteers to move some of the native plant bounty from my yard into Upton Hill Regional Park, in Arlington. What started as an isolated project has evolved into one element of a larger ASNV program, Stretch Our Parks.

Tagged: Native Plants, Planting for Pollinators, Upton Hill, Stretch Our Parks, Planting for Birds, Habitat Restoration, Community Outreach

Jess Michetti
July 14, 2023
News

Inviting Fireflies to Your Yard

Jess Michetti
July 14, 2023
News
Inviting Fireflies to Your Yard

When fireflies start their early summer dance, will they pick your yard for their display? Like most insects (and like most vertebrate species except humans and farmed animals), firefly numbers are in a steep decline, but there are steps we can take to foster them on our properties.

Tagged: Fireflies, Native Plants, Plant NOVA Natives, Planting for Fireflies

Jess Michetti
July 14, 2023
News

Don't Transport Invasive Plant Hitchhikers

Jess Michetti
July 14, 2023
News
Don't Transport Invasive Plant Hitchhikers

Many of us have spent time in our yards and area parks battling invasive plants, but we need to add a few other measures in our continuing efforts to build and sustain healthy habitat for native wildlife. STOP HITCHHIKERS!

Tagged: Invasive Species Removal, Invasive Plants, Multiflora Rose, Japanese Stiltgrass

Jess Michetti
July 14, 2023
News

eBird or Birda, or Both?

Jess Michetti
July 14, 2023
News
eBird or Birda, or Both?

Most American birdwatchers are familiar with eBird and Merlin, products developed and managed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and launched in 2002 and 2021, respectively. But have you heard of Birda?

Tagged: Birding, eBird, Birda, Birdwatching, Citizen Science

Jess Michetti
July 14, 2023
News

Observations from Meadowood: July-August 2023

Jess Michetti
July 14, 2023
News
Observations from Meadowood: July-August 2023

Judy Gallagher is an ASNV board member and a regular surveyor of local wildlife who also captures photos of what she sees, in particular the less common species.

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

Jess Michetti
July 14, 2023
News

Monday Mystery - July 17, 2023

Jess Michetti
July 14, 2023
News
Monday Mystery - July 17, 2023

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

Tagged: Monday Mystery, Facebook, Nature Trivia, Contest

Jess Michetti
May 30, 2023
President's Corner

Board Notes

Jess Michetti
May 30, 2023
President's Corner
Board Notes

I have been on the ASNV board for exactly one year, chairing the Citizen Science committee and participating in conservation initiatives. A year in I am impressed by the dedication and hard work of my fellow board members and our incredible partners, volunteers, and supporters.

Tagged: President's Corner, Conservation, Board Notes

Jess Michetti
May 30, 2023
News

The Audubon Name

Jess Michetti
May 30, 2023
News
The Audubon Name

The National Audubon Society (NAS) was named after John James Audubon in recognition of his contribution to the natural history of North America.

Tagged: Audubon, John James Audubon, National Audubon Society

Jess Michetti
May 30, 2023
News

Trails Can Harm Natural Resources

Jess Michetti
May 30, 2023
News
Trails Can Harm Natural Resources

Trails through natural areas have undeniable benefits, including improving our mental well-being, providing access for outdoor education programs, and reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions if people use them instead of driving cars.

Tagged: Conservation, Advocacy, Trails, Natural Resources, Environmental Impact

Jess Michetti
May 30, 2023
News

Front Yard Landscaping, Reimagined

Jess Michetti
May 30, 2023
News
Front Yard Landscaping, Reimagined

Originality has not been what springs to mind when looking at most front yards, but now people are starting to tweak the conventions by putting native plants front and center on their properties.

Tagged: Native Landscaping, Plant NOVA Natives, Native Gardening, Native Planting, Reduce Your Lawn

Jess Michetti
May 30, 2023
News

Arlington’s Nesting Ravens

Jess Michetti
May 30, 2023
News
Arlington’s Nesting Ravens

This spring Arlington residents who have not spent enough time further away to observe the breeding and nesting cycle of the Common Raven had a rare treat.

Tagged: Common Raven, Nesting Birds, Birding, Bird Behavior

Jess Michetti
May 30, 2023
News

Say “NO” to Both Mosquitoes and Mosquito Control Companies

Jess Michetti
May 30, 2023
News
Say “NO” to Both Mosquitoes and Mosquito Control Companies

It’s that time of year again, and even though we’ve had a couple of cool, rainy days in May, summer is upon us. That means the dreaded mosquitoes are beginning to make their move.

Tagged: Mosquito Control, Natural Pest Control, Mosquitoes

Jess Michetti
May 30, 2023
News

Plant This, Not That: Replacing Spanish Bluebells

Jess Michetti
May 30, 2023
News
Plant This, Not That: Replacing Spanish Bluebells

I got some bad news recently. I picked up a new edition of “Plant Invaders of Mid-Atlantic Natural Areas” and found that one of my favorite bulbs, Hyacinthoides hispanica, or Spanish Bluebells, is a new entry, its invasive qualities manifesting in my area.

Tagged: Plant This Not That, Native Plants, Native Landscaping

Jess Michetti
May 30, 2023
News

Monday Mystery - May 29, 2023

Jess Michetti
May 30, 2023
News
Monday Mystery - May 29, 2023

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

Tagged: Monday Mystery, Facebook, Nature Trivia, Contest

Jess Michetti
April 28, 2023
President's Corner

President's Corner

Jess Michetti
April 28, 2023
President's Corner
President's Corner

I am excited to announce a new ASNV program called Stretch Our Parks. It is a community-based conservation initiative, centered around northern Virginia parks, to be implemented via partnerships among ASNV, parks, conservation groups, and neighborhood and community groups.

Tagged: President's Corner, Stretch Our Parks

Jess Michetti
April 28, 2023
News

Recovering Our Night Sky for People and Wildlife

Jess Michetti
April 28, 2023
News
Recovering Our Night Sky for People and Wildlife

Remember the last time you saw the Milky Way? Around 33 percent of the world’s population can’t see it. In North America, nearly 80 percent of us cannot.

Tagged: Lights Out, Light Pollution, Migration

Jess Michetti
April 28, 2023
News

Shopping for the birds

Jess Michetti
April 28, 2023
News
Shopping for the birds

Warm weather has many of us headed to the garden center, where lovely blooms await. Did you know that those shopping trips can double as one of the most effective ways to contribute to a healthier environment?

Tagged: Plant NOVA Natives, Plant NOVA Trees, Native Plants, Native Gardening, Habitat Restoration

Jess Michetti
April 28, 2023
News

Why Did the Canada Goose Cross the Road?

Jess Michetti
April 28, 2023
News
Why Did the Canada Goose Cross the Road?

Ah, the notorious Canada Goose. We see them on golf courses, at parks, on corporate office campuses, near ponds, and of course, casually crossing busy roads in suburban neighborhoods.

Tagged: Canada Goose, Waterfowl, Breeding Birds

Jess Michetti
April 28, 2023
News

Welcome Back Yellow Warblers

Jess Michetti
April 28, 2023
News
Welcome Back Yellow Warblers

Spring is a busy time for bird-watchers in northern Virginia as flocks of tiny warblers migrate through our area to northern breeding grounds. But there are some that migrate to northern Virginia to breed, and it’s exciting to welcome them back.

Tagged: Warblers, Yellow Warbler, Bird Watching, Conservation, Migration

Jess Michetti
April 28, 2023
News

Observations from Meadowood: May 2023

Jess Michetti
April 28, 2023
News
Observations from Meadowood: May 2023

Judy Gallagher is an ASNV board member and a regular surveyor of local wildlife who also captures photos of what she sees, in particular the less common species.

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

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