Author: Troy Barbour

  • November 2018

    The SISKIN: Newsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 63, No. 4 — November 2018InsideCalendar of NVBC field trips, November 7, 2018 – February 3, 2019 2018 Treasurer’s Report 2019 ASNV Winter Waterfowl Survey Upcoming Christmas Bird Counts in Northern Virginia Val Kitchens Memorial Plaque in Fort C.F. Smith Park Delightful Kites in Northern Virginia…

  • August 2018

    The SISKIN: Newsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 63, No. 3 — August 2018InsideCalendar of NVBC field trips, August 11-November 7, 2018 New Webmaster Chincoteague and Highland County Trip Reports Occoquan Bay Bird Banding 2018 Nemesis Donations for the Val Kitchens Memorial Educational Grant ProgramThere was much enthusiasm and affirmation of approval at our…

  • April 2018

    The SISKIN: Newsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 63, No. 2 — April 2018InsideCalendar of NVBC field trips April 11 – July 7, 2018 VA Breeding Bird Atlas Block Busting Field Trips Val Kitchens Education Grant for 2018 – Community Cloud Forest Conservation 2018 Winter Chincoteague trip report ASNV Bird Behavior class Eastern Screech-owl…

  • February 2018

    The SISKIN: Newsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 63, No. 1 — February 2018InsideCalendar of NVBC field trips, February 7 – May 5, 2018New Web Site: Monticello ParkProgram: Evolution’s Subtle Signs in Marsh WrensCape May Trip ReportYouth Birding Scholarship – Deadline February 1, 2018Call for Photographs for the NVBC Web SiteGrand Canyon Trip ReportTo…

  • November 2017

    The SISKINNewsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 62, No. 4November 2017InsideCalendar of NVBC field trips, November 8, 2017 – February 4, 20182018 ASNV Winter Waterfowl SurveyUpcoming Christmas Bird Counts in Northern Virginia2017 Treasurer’s ReportYouth Birding Scholarship Report from Hog IslandObserving Mississippi Kites in Northern VirginiaInsert – 2018 membership renewal noticeTo see the newsletter photographs…

  • August 2017

    The SISKINNewsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 62, No. 3 August 2017 Inside Calendar of NVBC field trips, August 12 – November 4, 2017NVBC Officers 2017-2019Chincoteague and Highland County Trip ReportsNew Trip Site: Royal Lake – Lakeside ParkTo see the newsletter photographs in color, go to www.nvabc.org and click on the Siskin icon. Cape…

  • April 2017

    The SISKINNewsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 62, No. 2April 2017Inside Calendar of NVBC field trips April 12 – June 24, 2017Upcoming Weekend Trips – Chincoteague and Highland CountyReport and photos from NVBC 2017 winter weekend tripsVal Kitchens Memorial Youth Birding Scholarship awardee for 2017 Black-backed Oriole photographSeneca, Maryland/Virginia Christmas Bird CountTo see the…

  • February 2017

    The SISKINNewsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 62, No. 1February 2017InsideCalendar of NVBC field trips, February 11-May 6, 2017Spring Chincoteague TripYouth Birding Scholarship DeadlineApril 2017 Board electionSaving Secretive Marsh BirdsCape May Trip ReportNVBC web site – Tech TalkShrike PhotographsReport on Hungary and Czech Republic TripTo see the newsletter photographs in color, go to www.nvabc.org…

  • November 2016

    The SISKINNewsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 61, No. 4InsideCalendar of NVBC field trips, November 9, 2016 – February 5, 2017Highland County winter trip2017 ASNV Winter Waterfowl Survey2016 Treasurer’s ReportUpcoming Christmas Bird Counts in Northern VirginiaYouth Birding ScholarshipReport from Camp AvocetOccoquan Bay Bird Banding 2016Insert – 2017 membership renewal notice Winter Chincoteague TripThe Winter…

  • August 2016

    The SISKINNewsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 61, No. 3August 2016InsideCalendar of NVBC field trips, August 13-November 5, 2016Chincoteague and Highland County Trip ReportsSpring Spectaculars-Birding NebraskaReport on Hog Island Cape May Fall WeekendAfter a hiatus of several years we are returning to Cape May. From October 28 to 30, we will be hanging out…

  • April 2016

    The SISKINNewsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 61, No. 2April 2016InsideCalendar of NVBC field trips April 13 – June 25, 2016VSO Annual Meeting, April 29-May 1Virginia Breeding Bird Survey Atlas ProjectBirding Madness – The BirdathonReport and photos from NVBC 2016 winter weekend tripsBirding in MinnesotaMating Barred Owl photographsBook Notes Upcoming Weekend Trips: Spring Chincoteague…

  • February 2016

    The SISKINNewsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 61, No. 1February 2016InsideCalendar of NVBC field trips, February 7- May 7, 2016Christmas Bird Count AdventuresGreat Backyard Bird CountHow Does Noise Affect Birds’ Communication PresentationYouth Birding Scholarship DeadlineBook NotesReport on Virginia Beach Pelagic Trip Winter Highland County TripOur winter trip to Highland County will be held on…