President's Corner
King Rail, Josh Galicki
It seems all too often that a new report documents significant losses in bird biodiversity in the U.S. and around the world. The October release of the State of the Birds 2022 report for the U.S. (SOTB) continued that trend, but it also provided reason for hope linked to an increased sense of urgency.
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Our Very Necessary Insects
Differential Grasshopper, Bob Veltkamp
People spend more time trying to kill insects than trying to save them, University of Delaware entomologist Douglas Tallamy told a Zoom gathering of 300 on September 25.
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Keeping Our Wooded Areas Beautiful
Healthy Woods, Margaret Fisher
If your community owns some wooded common land, or if you yourself own a wooded property, you may have noticed that the woods around here have been slowly changing, and not for the better.
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Upcoming Classes and Events
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 for our full schedule of events.
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Winter Seed Sowing with Laura Beaty and Donna Murphy
Laura Beaty and Donna Murphy
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Do you want a garden brimming with life for a fraction of the price you’d pay to install full-grown plants? Learn how to propagate native plants from seed with this helpful tutorial. Now is the time to collect and sow seeds in trays of seed-starter medium for over-wintering and sprouting seedlings in the spring and summer. Laura Beaty and Donna Murphy will recommend seed sources, share helpful tips and tricks, and answer questions from the audience.
When: Tuesday, November 1, 7:00-8:00 PM
Where: Virtual
Member Ticket: $10
Non-member ticket: $15
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Wingspan: A Board Game About Birds with Creator, Elizabeth Hargrave
Elizabeth Hargrave and Wingspan
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Join us online to hear game designer and birder Elizabeth Hargrave speak about how she started birding, her journey to create the award-winning game Wingspan, its rise to popularity, and its impact. Wingspan is Ms. Hargrave’s first game, so you also can look forward to hearing about what she is working on now and her favorite nature-themed board games.
When: Tuesday, November 15, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Online
Member Ticket: $15
Non-member Ticket: $25
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Project FeederWatch Workshop with Greg Butcher
Northern Cardinal, Alexis Hayes
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Project FeederWatch is the easiest citizen science you will ever do! From the comfort of your home, you simply count the winter birds that visit your feeders and report your data to Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
This FREE workshop will cover a bit of Project FeederWatch history, its purpose, tips for identifying birds, and the protocols to be followed while counting. After the presentation we’ll test your identification skills with a Kahoot!
When: November 22, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Virtual
Ticket: FREE but donations are appreciated
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Make Your Own Holiday Cards: Bird Watercolor Painting with Ronna Fujisawa
Cedar Waxwing, Ronna Fujisawa
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Birds are an excellent source of inspiration and a joy to paint. Join this live, online class to paint alongside Ronna Fujisawa, an experienced watercolor painter, art educator, and bird enthusiast.
When: December 1, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Virtual
Member ticket: $20
Non-member ticket: $30
Registration coming soon!
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Songbird Research: Prothonotary Warblers with Shirley Devan
Prothonotary Warbler collage, Jim Easton
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Cure your winter blues with a pop of yellow! Join Shirley Devan to learn all about the Prothonotary Warbler, the only Eastern warbler species that nests in cavities. Populations of this striking bird, affectionately described by some as a "flying lemon," have declined by 34 percent since 1970. The class covers the life history of the Prothonotary Warbler and the 20+-year banding and monitoring program conducted by the Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory (CVWO). Shirley Devan is a member of the board of directors for the CVWO, the Virginia Society of Ornithology, the Historic Rivers Chapter of Master Naturalists, and the Williamsburg Bird Club.
When: December 15, 2022, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Virtual
Member ticket: $15
Non-member ticket: $25
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Bird Walks
Birding, Luke Franke
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Check this page for upcoming walks! Registration is no longer required for ASNV-sponsored walks.
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Spend Some Time with the Bird Migration Explorer
American Kestrel, Matt Felperin
Fall migration through northern Virginia is by no means over, but the numbers of birds traveling to, as well as passing over and through, our area is on the decline.
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Christmas Bird Count
Winter Wren, Therese Scheller/APA
The 123rd Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC) will take place between this December 14 and January 5, 2023.
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Autumn Acoustics and Great Horned Owls
Great Horned Owl, Michael Rosenbaum/APA
Autumn is in full swing. November and December are the best times to enjoy the beautiful sound of hooting, especially from Great Horned Owls (Bubo virginianus).
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Observations from Meadowood
Bold Jumper, Judy Gallagher
Judy Gallagher is a long-time participant in the Meadowood Recreation Area survey. Here are some of her findings.
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Monday Nature Mystery
Rose-breasted Grosebeak, Dana Greindl/APA
Monday Nature Mystery continues! Read on to learn who correctly identified our last mystery and see what this week's mystery holds.
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Conservation Counts
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, 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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E-Activist Network: Volunteers Needed
The National Audubon Society invites all Auduboners to join its e-activist network. When you subscribe to the Society’s newsletter, you'll receive alerts about important congressional actions and information about how you can affect legislation by contacting your members of Congress. https://www.audubon.org/
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Maximize Your Impact
Green Heron, Jay Stout/Audubon Photography Awards
Help ASNV build its nest egg through planned giving. Learn how here.
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