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** December 2022 ASNV HOME ([link removed]) DONATE ([link removed]) JOIN ([link removed])
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** President's Corner
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Fiery Skipper on Blue Mistflower, Libby Lyons

I was thrilled last month when our eighth-of-an-acre property was certified by ASNV’s Audubon at Home program as a “Wildlife Sanctuary.”
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** State of the Birds 2022
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Bobolink, Adam Brandemihl/Audubon Photography Awards

The 2022 State of the Birds report gives us concern but also provides some basis for hope for the future.

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** Protecting Birds Improves the Lives of People
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Habitat restoration, Maddie McGarvey/Audubon

Bird conservation helps to slow the decline in bird populations, but it also contributes to human well-being in a variety of ways.

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** Managing Larger Properties for Birds, Butterflies and People
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Native plantings, courtesy of Plant NoVA Trees

The outdoor space on larger properties in Northern Virginia, whether residential or commercial, is typically divided into formal landscaping close to buildings and natural areas at the periphery.

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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.


** 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
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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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** All About the Wildlife Center of Virginia with Ed Clarke
Ed Clarke
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The Wildlife Center of Virginia (WCV) is the leading teaching and research hospital for wildlife and conservation medicine. It trains veterinary students and professionals from every vet school in the U.S. and Canada and from nearly 40 other countries worldwide. The Center was named Conservation Organization of the Year for the entire U.S. in 2007. It produces the Emmy-nominated, weekly series “Untamed,” that appears on PBS affiliates nationwide. Ed Clark will introduce us to WCV and its important work and update us on new initiatives underway to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

When: Thursday, January 19, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Virtual
Members: $15
Non-members: $25
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** Audubon Afternoon with Carla Dove
Forensic Ornithologist Carla Dove
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Join us on Sunday afternoon for our semi-annual live Audubon Afternoon at the National Wildlife Federation in Reston. We’ll gather informally starting at 2:30 so you have an opportunity to reconnect with everyone. We welcome any food and drink you would like to share with everyone during the informal portion of the program. At 3 PM, we’ll have a presentation by Forensic Ornithologist Dr. Carla Dove, a scientist with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

When: Sunday, January 22, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: National Wildlife Federation Building, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190
Fee: FREE; registration is requested
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** Winter Animal Tracking with Ranger Emily Jones
Ranger Emily Jones with tracks
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Winter is a great time to practice your detective skills. While many mammals are nocturnal, they do leave behind evidence of their activities such as footprints and scat. Join this informative webinar to learn how to identify tracks and scat of our common Virginia wildlife. Ranger Emily will also lead us through some interactive tracking mysteries to help us practice our observation and naturalist skills. Do you have a photo of some mystery tracks? Email it to [email protected] and we may cover it during the presentation!

When: Tuesday, January 24, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Virtual
Members: $15
Non-members: $20
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** 2022 Audubon Photography Awards and 'Birds on Film' Screening
White-tailed Kites, Jack Zhi/Audubon Photography Awards 2022 Grand Prize Winner
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Join us for an evening of art appreciation. The Walker Nature Center will feature a screening of short films about birds and showcase the Video Prize winners from the 2022 Audubon Photography Awards. The Video Prize recognizes the dynamic movement and behavior of birds and the ways we view and memorialize them. After the films there will be time for attendees to view the winning photographs. Learn more about the contest here ([link removed]) .

When: Friday, January 27, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Dr, Reston, VA 20191
Free, but donations appreciated
Registration through the Reston Association is required.
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** 2022 Audubon Photography Awards and 'Birds on Film' Screening
White-tailed Kites, Jack Zhi/Audubon Photography Awards 2022 Grand Prize Winner
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Please join us to view the 2022 Audubon Photography Awards Traveling Exhibition at Walker Nature Center in Reston, VA. Visitors can enjoy a display of the stunning winning images (and videos) and learn more about local birdlife in Virginia.

When: Sunday, January 29, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Dr, Reston, VA 20191
Free but donations appreciated
No registration required
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** Bird Walks
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Birding, Luke Franke


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** ASNV News
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** The Perfect Holiday Gift for a Budding Birder
Various Photographers/Audubon
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A ticket for our Spring Ornithology Course! Click through for special early access pricing.

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** Christmas Bird Count
Birder, Camila Cerea/Audubon
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Would you like to help count birds and connect with other birders during the 123rd Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC)?

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** Applications Open for Hog Island Scholarship
Chrissy Brownson and Candice Centinkaya
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Each summer, ASNV offers a full scholarship and transportation to “Sharing Nature: An Educator’s Week” at the National Audubon Society’s Hog Island Audubon Camp in coastal Maine.

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Monthly Features


** Observations from Meadowood
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Metricus Paper Wasp, 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
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Turkey Tail, Judy Gallagher

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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** Plant This, Not That
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Itea virginiana (Virginia Sweetspire), Elaine Mills

This new series by Alyssa Ford Morel offers suggestions on replacing invasive non-native plants with northern Virginia Natives.

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** Conservation Counts
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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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** Maximize Your Impact
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Green Heron, Jay Stout/Audubon Photography Awards

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