The Ivory-billed Woodpecker is one of the 100+ species on the Lost Birds list. Image: Ivory-billed Woodpeckers, John James Audubon.
More in local bird and nature news:
Our first Alliance Afternoon of the year is on Sunday: We will conduct chapter business, celebrate our first annual calendar contest and the Christmas Bird Count and discuss advocacy opportunities. Stick around for a presentation by John Mittermeier on the Search for Lost Birds. This event is FREE and open to all - join us!
Climate change workshop: On Wednesday you can join us for a virtual presentation on climate breakdown and how it affects birds specifically. Bill Young will give an overview of the subject, so this is a great opportunity for all - no specific bird or climate knowledge required! Learn more and register here.
How do wildlife rehabbers do it? Join us on Saturday for an in-person event with our friends at Animal Education and Rescue Organization (A.E.R.O.) to learn about the fundamentals of raptor rehab with Dr. Belinda Burwell. This workshop provides hands-on training geared toward at-home rehabbers. Dr. Burwell will also discuss the negative impacts of rodenticides on raptors.
Have you seen our Annual report yet? 2025 was a transformative year for NVBA. Take a look at our Annual Report to see why. We have a new format available for download as a pdf and an online version.
We need your help:Check out our volunteer page for all the different ways you can lend a hand! From pulling invasives to helping with tabling events and counting birds and insects, there’s something for everyone.
See you out there,
The Northern Virginia Bird Alliance Team
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