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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…
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…
To view the full PDF, click the newsletter image below. SISKINTheNewsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 71, No. 1February 2026www.nvabc.orgInsideNVBC GENERAL MEETING—TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 8 PM•Amazing Andes in Search of Hummingbirds••Calendar of NVBC field trips,February 13 – May 9, 2026A Coastal Virginia AdventureBirding in Sydney, AustraliaA reminder to pay your 2026 duesIf not paid,…
To view the full PDF, click the newsletter image below. SISKINTheNewsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 70, No. 4Inside••••••Calendar of NVBC field trips,October 29, 2025 – February 8,2026Winter Chincoteague TripUpcoming Christmas Bird Countsin Northern Virginia2026 Northern Virginia BirdAlliance Winter Waterfowl Survey2025 Treasurer’s ReportBirding in UgandaInsert – 2026 membership renewalnoticeNVBC Board UpdateJoin us in welcoming…
To view the full PDF, click the newsletter image below. SISKINTheNewsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 70, No. 3Inside•••Calendar of NVBC field tripsAugust 9 – November 1, 2025Spring Chincoteague Trip ReportBirding in ArmeniaNVBC 2025 – 2027Board Officers and DirectorsThe followingofficers anddirectors began their two-year term ofoffice July 1, 2025.President: Larry MeadeVice President, Programs:Vice President,…
To view the full PDF, click the newsletter image below. Vol. 70, No. 2 April 2025 www.nvabc.orgNVBC GENERAL MEETING-THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 8 PMBirding in HawaiiSpeakers: Steve and Anne BielamowiczSteve and Anne Bielamowicz are Northern Virginia residents who picked up binoculars in May 2020 to enjoy nature and became immersed in thiswonderful hobby. They have traveled…
To view the full PDF, click the newsletter image below. Vol. 70, No. 1 February 2025 www.nvabc.orgNVBC GENERAL MEETING-THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 8 PMBirding in Western MexicoSpeaker: Benjamin Hackenjamin Hack, a birder and science journalist based in Arlington, will present on his trip to the west Mexican states of Nayarit and Jalisco.Western Mexico’s wide range of…
Vol. 69, No. 4 November 2024 www.nvabc.orgNVBC GENERAL MEETING-THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 8 PMExploring the Birds of ChileSpeaker:Dixie Sommersixie Sommers joined a WINGS Birding Tours trip to Chile in November 2023. The tour ranged from the far south and sea level Tierra del Fuegoto the far north and high altitude Atacama Desert. The group counted 258…
Vol. 69, No. 3 August 2024 www.nvabc.orgGeneral Meeting Notes: Early bird refreshments start at 7:30 p.m. Any contributions of food or beverage will be most gratefully received. There will be a drawing for door prizes. Northern Virginia Bird Club pins will be available for members who would like to buy them ($5 each).MEETING PLACE: St….
SISKINTheNewsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 69, No. 2April 2024NVBC GENERAL MEETING—THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 8 PMInside••••www.nvabc.orgCalendar of NVBC field trips April10 – June 15, 2024Birds in Spring (photographs)2024 Winter Chincoteague tripreportBirding in Northern California the California CondorVirginia Birding Big DayThe first-ever Virginia BirdingBig Day will be held on May 4,The event is a traditional…
To view the full PDF, click the newsletter image below. The SISKINNewsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 69, No. 1February 2024Inside••••www.nvabc.orgNVBC GENERAL MEETING—THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 8 PMCalendar of NVBC field trips,February 14 – May 4, 2024Occoquan Bird Banding StationReportWay Out – Off Wi-FiUnexpected Birding in TaiwanA reminder to pay your 2024 duesIf not paid,…
The SISKINNewsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 68, No. 4November 2023www.nvabc.orgInsideNVBC GENERAL MEETING—THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 8 PM•Research on the Effects of Forest Fragmentation onBirds of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo•••••Calendar of NVBC field trips,November 1, 2023 – February 11,20242024 ASNV Winter WaterfowlSurveyUpcoming Christmas Bird Countsin Northern Virginia2nd VA Breeding Bird Atlas Update2023 Treasurer’s ReportPelicans at Smith…
