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Yellow Eyes in Moonless Skies: Researching the population status of the enigmatic Northern Saw-whet Owl

Yellow Eyes in Moonless Skies: Researching the population status of the  enigmatic Northern Saw-whet Owl

There’s something truly delightful about autumn nights. The crispness of the air, the sound of the trees rustling in the wind, and catching a glimpse of fluttering owls from deep within the woods. Northern Saw-whet Owl migration kicks off in late October which means another season of observing these elusive raptors!

Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas Transitions to Next Stage

Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas Transitions to Next Stage

The second Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas, known as VABBA2, is one of the largest citizen science projects in Virginia’s history. Over the last five years, more than 1,400 volunteer birders have gathered data on breeding activity of over 200 species throughout the Commonwealth, resulting in over 6 million records.