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  • 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…

  • November 2015

    The SISKINNewsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 60, No. 4November 2015InsideCalendar of NVBC field trips, November-11, 2015 – February 7, 2016Chincoteague winter tripHighland County winter trip2016 ASNV Winter Waterfowl Survey2015 Treasurer’s ReportUpcoming Christmas Bird Counts in Northern VirginiaBirding in Southeastern ArizonaInsert – 2016 membership renewal notice Youth Birding Scholarship OpportunityThe Northern Virginia Bird Club…

  • August 2015

    The SISKINNewsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 60, No. 3August 2015InsideCalendar of NVBC field trips, August 15-November 7, 2015Trillium Trail Trip ReportChincoteague and Highland County Trip ReportsBook NotesWorld Series of Birding ReportRaven Loonatics 2015 Birdathon New Club Officer and Dues StructureAt the Club meeting in April, members approved the slate of officers nominated for…

  • April 2015

    The SISKINNewsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 60, No. 2April 2015InsideCalendar of NVBC field trips April 15 – July 11, 2015Fantastic BirdsAccess Permit for WMASWinter Birding in JapanReport and photos from NVBC 2015 winter weekend tripsBook NotesA Home with an Escape Hatch Upcoming Weekend TripsSpring Chincoteague WeekendThe Chincoteague Spring Weekend club trip is scheduled…

  • February 2015

    The SISKINNewsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 60, No. 1February 2015InsideCalendar of NVBC field trips February 8 – May 10, 2015Great Backyard Bird CountChincoteague Trip ReportWinter Pelagic TripBluebirds in WinterBook Notes Winter Highland TripOur winter trip to Highland County will be held on the weekend of February 27 to March 1 (Friday to Sunday)….

  • November 2014

    The SISKINNewsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 59, No. 4November 2014InsideCalendar of NVBC field trips, November-12, 2014 – February 8, 2015Michigan BirdingHighland County winter trip2015 ASNV Winter Waterfowl SurveyUpcoming Christmas Bird Counts in Northern VirginiaeBirders: Practice and Changes2014 Treasurer’s ReportBook NotesReport from Camp ColoradoInsert – 2015 membership renewal notice Winter Chincoteague TripThe Winter Chincoteague…

  • August 2014

    The SISKINNewsletter of the Northern Virginia Bird ClubVol. 59, No. 3August 2014InsideReports and photos from NVBC’s 2014 spring weekend tripsCalendar of NVBC field trips, August 16 – November 8, 2014Report on bird banding Birds of the SeasonAmericans use the summer season for vacations, and so do birds. Millions of birds make the journey south during…