(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Enjoy a late afternoon walk to learn why winter is the best time to go owl-ing. During a story reading, learn to identify local owl calls, discover why owls are nicknamed flying tigers of the night and enjoy a woodland stroll. Children must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered in the class. Ages ...
(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) The Winter Waterfowl Count is a citizen science effort organized by Northern Virginia Bird Alliance to track data about winter waterfowl. it will take place Feb 1st and 2nd. This survey complements the Christmas Bird Count, and the data is shared openly with the public. Although we expect many veterans from past years to return, ...
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Have your kids join us in making these fun pinecone bird feeders full of healthy treats for our outdoor bird and squirrel friends! The easy recipe is great to do at home as well! Ages 6 to 10. Find more Arlington Parks nature and stewardship events here.
(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) The Winter Waterfowl Count is a citizen science effort organized by Northern Virginia Bird Alliance to track data about winter waterfowl. This survey complements the Christmas Bird Count, and the data is shared openly with the public. Although we expect many veterans from past years to return, we can always use new volunteers. Each volunteer ...
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Bring a clean, empty, plastic bottle to make a bird feeder. We discuss tips for feeding birds and learn to identify common birds that visit home bird feeders. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Ages 2 to Adult. More Fairfax County Parks nature events can be found ...
(Audubon) (Cornell Lab) Between February 14–17, the world will come together for the love of birds. During the Great Backyard Bird Count you can spend time in your favorite places watching birds— then identify them, count them, and record them in eBird or Merlin. During this virtual live event, you'll discover how to join a group taking part in the ...
(Audubon) (Cornell Lab) Between February 14–17, the world will come together for the love of birds. During the Great Backyard Bird Count you can spend time in your favorite places watching birds— then identify them, count them, and record them in eBird or Merlin. During this virtual live event, you'll discover how to join a group taking part in the ...
(Audubon) (Cornell Lab) Connect to birds, to nature, and with each other. Birds are everywhere, all the time, doing fascinating things. Join us, February 14–17, 2025, when the world comes together for the love of birds. How does it work? Spend time in your favorite places watching birds—then tell us about them! In as little as 15 minutes notice the ...
(VA) (Friends of Huntley Meadows) The Monday Morning Bird Walk is sponsored by the Friends of Huntley Meadows Park and takes place every Monday at 8 a.m. Following the walk, members of the group gather at the nearby Denny’s for breakfast and to compile the morning’s bird list. All are welcome.
(VA) (NOVA Parks) "Whooooo cooks for youuuu? Whoooo cooks for youuuu allllll?" No, this is not a chef looking for a job! This is the call of a Barred Owl, perhaps Northern Virginia's most frequently observed owl. Join the roving naturalist on a quest to find these feathered friends. Learn more about owl adaptations, behavior, and role in the ecosystem ...
(DC) (DC Birds Alliance) We'll have demonstrations of how eBird and iNaturalist data may be downloaded and transformed into graphical visualizations. Be prepared to participate actively, because the evolved map captures the collective thoughts of your fellow attendees. Furthermore, the map represents concerns that are important to you: the DCBA community!
(MD) (Nature Forward) n his Sand County Almanac, conservationist Aldo Leopold described the mating display of the American Woodcock as a “sky dance.” Announcing its presence with nasal “peents”, the male woodcock ascends high in the sky at dusk. To the accompaniment of a constant twittering, it circles, then plummets back to earth in a series of zigzag movements, wings ...
