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** September 2021 ASNV HOME ([link removed]) DONATE ([link removed]) JOIN ([link removed])
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** President's Corner
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Audubon New York, Luke Franke
It is likely that nearly every one of the readers of this newsletter has a love of birds and nature and understands the importance of preserving natural habitats. However, our success in protecting the environment hinges on passing that understanding on to the younger generation.
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** The Making of a Passionate Birder and Nature Photographer
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Barred Owl, Adit Nehra
Eighteen-year-old Adit Nehra has always loved birds. He officially started birding in 2014. Two years later, he joined Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy bird walks around the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve.
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** Belize and Guatemala | Neotropical Birds and Mayan Ruins January 2022
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Tikal, Rodrigo Campos
Audubon Society of Northern Virginia invites you for an international birding opportunity in Belize and Guatemala. Participants will be seeking out resident and migratory birds as well as other wildlife in this culturally rich area.
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** Conservation Grant Awards
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Shovels, Maggie Starbard
There can never be enough habitat for birds, wildlife, and pollinators in Northern Virginia! Thus, the Conservation Committee of ASNV administers grants to support native plant gardens throughout the region.
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** ASNV News
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** Avian Disease Update-It’s OK to Feed Birds Again
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Blue Jay, courtesy of DWR
On Thursday, August 19, 2021 the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources released updated advice about feeding birds.
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** Celebration of Trees
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Oak Leaves, max1-2-3 via Pixabay
ASNV is proud to announce the launch of Plant NOVA Trees, an initiative to encourage planting of more native tree species.
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** Upcoming Classes and Events
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We have some exciting classes and events coming up, both virtually and in-person! Click any event to learn more and register. You can also check our calendar ([link removed]) for our full schedule of events.
** Butterfly Identification Workshop with Dr. Elise Larsen
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Comma and Question Mark, Gary Myers
There is a large variety of butterfly species in our area and Dr. Larsen will focus on how to identify the 20 most common butterflies in Northern Virginia.
When: Thursday, September 16, 7:00 to 8:30 PM: Oniline
Fee: FREE, but registration is required
Field Trip: Saturday, September 18, 9:00 AM – Noon: Butterfly Count Field Trip
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** Audubon Afternoon: Mt. Cuba Native Plant Trial Gardens with Sam Hoadley
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Sam Hoadley
Join us for our fall Audubon Afternoon We’ll learn about the amazing native plant trial gardens at Mt. Cuba, how they evaluate plants and related cultivars for horticultural and ecological value.
When: Sunday, September 26, 3:00 to 4:30 PM: Online
Fee: FREE, but registration is required
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** September Fireside Chat with Dr. Tom Wood: What’s Up with Migration?
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Fire, Joshua Newton
We will discuss the migrants you may have seen and learn about what drives the ancient, natural history phenomenon of migration. Bring a photo haiku to share, or listen in and learn how to make your own.
When: Thursday, September 30, 7:00 PM: Online
Fee: FREE
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** Fundamentals of Avian Biology, the Study of Birds: Fall Session with Dr. Chris Haney
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Dr. Chris Haney
Are you new to birding and want to learn more or just want to dig deeper into the subject? Then this class is for you.
When: Mondays and Wednesdays, October 4 – November 15, 7:00 to 8:00 PM, Online
Fee, Online Instruction Only: $150 members / $75 non-members
Fee, Online Instruction and Field Trips: $250 members / $275 non-members
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** Fruit Talks and Field Walks: Persimmons with Eliza Greenman
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Persimmon, Bradley Keith
Join us for an exciting new series with Oak Spring Graden Foundation that focuses on native and heritage trees. The first workshop will be led by Eliza Greenman, a fruit explorer, horticultural historian, designer, and implementer of agroforestry.
When: Thursday, November 11, 7:00 to 8:00 PM: Online
Fee, Online Instruction Only: $15
Fee, Online Instruction and Field Trip: $75
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** Bird Walks are Back!
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Birders, Luke Franke
Join us for a bird walk! Walks are limited to a small number of participants and geared toward beginners. Check this page ([link removed]) for upcoming walks.
** Black and Latinx Nature Walks resume at Upton Hill Park
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Upton Trails, NOVA Parks
Northern Virginia Regional Parks and Arlington NAACP are resuming their popular nature walk series in September.
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News
Volunteer Opportunity with AAH ([link removed])
** Moth Field Trip ([link removed])
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How to Set Up A Mosquito Larva Trap ([link removed])
** Wintering Waterbirds Program with Friends of Dyke Marsh ([link removed])
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Monthly Features
** Observations from Meadowood
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Polistes species with Partridge Pea, Judy Gallagher
If you've ever been stung by a social wasp, you probably wonder why they should be allowed to exist. One subfamily of social wasps, the Paper Wasps, are brilliant architects. They make small nests with open combs consisting of cells for brood rearing.
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** September Bird of the Month: Roseate Spoonbill
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Roseate Spoonbill, Dixie Sommer
Roseate Spoonbills (Platalea ajaja) with their brilliant pink plumage, are one of those resplendent birds that attract birders from all over the world.
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** Monday Nature Mystey
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Dick Daniels , CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Can you guess what this is? Find out who won our latest contest and see if you can identify our latest mystery.
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** Conservations Counts
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Indigo Bunting, Rusty Moran
Join Jim Waggener in his ongoing natural resource surveys at two of Northern Virginia's best birding spots. Surveys alternate between Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area on Mason Neck.
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More News
* Celebrating Moth Week: Resources ([link removed])
E-Activist Network - Volunteers Needed
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The Bird Feeder offers 10% off for ASNV members
Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM, Closed Sunday
Curbside service available, call the store at 703-437-3335.
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