With sand in our eyes and frostbitten fingers, we clung to our binoculars and tallied an impressive 82 species over the weekend at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and around town. Carpooling in seven cars and armed with walkie-talkies, we headed to the beach Friday afternoon, where we were rewarded with a full scoter trifecta, Long-tailed…
Our group of 15 birders met at Riverbend Regional Park on a damp, gray morning, but the weather had a magical surprise in store for us. As we birded down the trail, a wall of heavy snow flurries moved in over the Potomac, transforming the forest into a quiet winter wonderland. Despite the chill, 38°F…
Our group of about 20 enthusiastic birders headed out for a “Northern Neck X-Trip” this past weekend, greeted by a mostly sunny sky and a crisp 44 degrees—perfect conditions for a winter outing. We began our search at the ponds along Lagrange Lane, where the water was teeming with freshwater waterfowl. While we sifted through…
What a glorious, if frosty, morning we had on Saturday at the Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia! Eleven dedicated birders bundled up for our 8:30 AM start, kicking off over three hours of fantastic winter birding. It was a crisp 27degrees with a brilliant, clear blue sky and just enough snow on the ground…
Six participants wrapped up their morning of birding with a short but rewarding 45-minute stop at the Crow’s Nest Natural Area Preserve boardwalk and canoe launch after spending a couple of hours at nearby Aquia Landing. Under clear skies and temperatures around 40°F, a steady breeze kept the air brisk, but the bright sunshine made…
Our group of six gathered at 8:00 a.m. at Aquia Landing Park for a crisp but beautiful outing under clear skies, with temperatures in the upper 20’s and a light breeze. The sunny conditions made for excellent viewing, starting with a large flock of gulls resting along the far shore and several grebes tucked into…
