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…
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…
Meeting in the parking lot at Silver Lake Regional Park our group of 21 was greeted by a clear blue sky and lovely spring weather. It was a peaceful start, but the outing took an unexpected turn. Out in the water, a Canada Goose was spotted struggling in tangled fishing line. Without hesitation, Ed waded…
The early spring morning offered a perfect canvas for our field trip at Leopold’s Preserve. Twenty-six birders showed up for a walk in the mixed wetland-grassland environment. Over at the wetland, the songs of Red-winged Blackbirds filled the air. In spite of the winds, Turkey Vultures, raptors, and a big flock Common Grackles soared high,…
Our large group of 27 birders gathered at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge in the morning, greeted by a dense fog that limited our visibility to a mere half-mile. With temperatures hovering in the brisk upper 40s and a light breeze moving through the trees, the overcast weather didn’t dampen spirits. The morning got off…
There’s a specific kind of peaceful anticipation in the air right on the edge of spring. Our group of eight gathered under a clear, bright sky to take advantage of the beautiful weather. With the temperature climbing comfortably into the 50s and a gentle, cool breeze coming right off the river, the conditions were perfect…
