Robin Duska will present “The Smithsonian’s Bird Collection.” She will highlight some of the vast collection’s contents and describe how bird specimens contribute to science. She’ll also profile some of the colorful personalities who collected specimens, many during challenging expeditions. Robin has been volunteering at the National Museum of Natural History since 2009 and assisting…
On nice-sized group of club members made the long drive out to the Shenandoah University River Campus at Cool Spring Battlefield. With temperatures starting in the low 60s degrees and a gentle breeze under cloudless skies, the day promised a rewarding walk. The group was immediately greeted in the first meadow by a family of…
On a warm, sunny morning the club gathered in the parking lot of Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. With high humidity and a soft southwesterly breeze rolling over the mudflats, we organized into a small convoy of cars to tackle the refuge’s famous wildlife loop. Right out of the gate, the first freshwater impoundment delivered…
Click here for Full Scanned Document 912 H. Wayne Street Arlington 1, Virginia September 25, 1956 Dear Fred, I owe you and Betty an apology for failing to express my appreciation for your hospitality on my weekend trip to Waverly back in August. I delayed because I wanted to send you a copy of the…
The SISKINNewsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird Club Vol. 71, No. 3 | August 2026NVBC GENERAL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 7 PMThe Smithsonian’s Bird CollectionSpeaker: Robin DuskaRobin Duska will present “The Smithsonian’s Bird Collection.” She will highlight some of the vast collection’s contents and describe how bird specimens contribute to science. She’ll also profile some…
June 13th delivered one of those rare gifts — a calm, crystal morning in the Blue Ridge with temperatures in the low 60s and not a cloud to interrupt the sky. A nice group of us gathered at the Limberlost Trail parking lot on Skyline Drive, and before we’d even sorted out our binoculars, the…
On a slightly overcast morning, our eager group of birdwatchers gathered at the Walker Nature Center in Reston for a spring migration walk. With temperatures hovering around 50°F and a light breeze rustling the spring foliage, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation. The day started with plenty of avian action, though the birds kept high…
April 25th brought a cool, overcast morning to the Clifton Institute — the kind of gray day that might give a casual visitor pause, but does nothing to dampen the spirits of a dedicated birder. A large group of us gathered for one of the walk series’ most popular outings, guided by two knowledgeable Clifton…
What a morning it was! Under a patchwork of scattered clouds and with that perfect April warmth settling into the low seventies, a wonderful group of fellow birders set out to explore the preserve, and the birds did not disappoint. From the moment we stepped into the meadow, the air was alive with movement. Tree Swallows sliced…
On a perfect morning, we set out under beautiful blue skies for a morning of birding. With temperatures resting in the comfortable 70s and a gentle breeze rolling off the water, the day was off to a fantastic start. We started at Aquia Landing Park, where we were quickly greeted by so many Ospreys circling…
Kestrels and Cold Snaps: March Birding at Brawner Farm On the morning of March 28, 2026, a hearty group of birders gathered to brave a chilly morning and stiff breeze at Manassas National Battlefield Park. The clear sky offered a beautiful backdrop for our walk, even though the wind kept many smaller birds hunkered down…
SISKINNewsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 71, No. 2 | April 2026www.nvabc.orgInsideCalendar of NVBC field trips April 8 – June 13, 2026 What to Do When eBird Asks for Details 2026 Winter Chincoteague Trip reportNVBC GENERAL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 8 PMThe Cape May Raptor Banding ProjectSpeaker: Paul NapierPaul Napier will present “The Cape…
