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…
