Photo: Red-shouldered Hawk, Evelyn Garcia/Audubon Photography Awards

When: Sunday, June 2, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: National Wildlife Federation Building, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190
Fee: FREE

Join us Sunday, June 2, for a brief annual meeting followed by a program, “Raptor Senses and Abilities,” featuring live birds! We will gather informally starting at 2:30 PM in the cafeteria of the National Wildlife Federation Building, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, in Reston. We welcome you to bring snacks and drinks to share.

At 3:00 PM we’ll have a brief Annual Meeting where we will elect officers and directors. The agenda is below.

Our main program will begin at 3:15PM, when Secret Garden Bird and Bees will present “Raptor Senses and Abilities.” Did you know that barn owls are the only raptors with a pectinate talon – like a tiny comb – to preen their feathers? You probably know that eagles have excellent eyesight, but do you know how their vision is tested? Why don’t hawks fall off their perch while they sleep? Is it because one side of their brain sleeps while the other is awake to hold on – or is it something else? Do you know why owl eyes are more forward facing than hawk eyes? It might not be what you think! Do you know why screech owls sometimes have smelly poop? Secret Garden Birds and Bees will share some of the amazing things we’ve learned about raptor adaptations – from vision and hearing to beaks and talons. And you will be able to meet their live hawks, owls, and a tiny falcon up close to see some of these adaptations in person. You might even get to take a selfie!

Secret Garden Birds and Bees is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization working with wildlife rehabilitators, falconers, naturalists, biologists and beekeepers to share their love of nature and wildlife with our communities.

The agenda for the business meeting is as follows:

• Results of the Birdathon competition.

• A brief explanation of ASNV’s budget for fiscal year 2025.

• Recognition of Officers and Board Members whose terms are expiring.

• Election of Officers and Directors of ASNV (see candidates below).

• Invitation to join ASNV’s committees.

Candidates for Officers and Directors of the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia

Elizabeth (Libby) Lyons
Candidate for President for a two-year term.  President since July 2022. Member of the Board since July 2021.

Ron Grimes
Candidate for Treasurer for a two-year term. Treasurer since July 2022. Member of the Board since July 2021.

Eileen Ellsworth
Candidate for Secretary for a two-year term. 

David Luther
Candidate for the Board for a three-year term. Member of the Board since January 2022.

Herlitz Davis
Candidate for the Board for a three-year term.