Thank you to everyone who was a subscriber to the Monticello Bird Club Email Alert. We appreciate everyone sharing their findings over the years. However, due to a lack of use in recent … [Continue reading] Shutting Down the Club’s Rare Bird Email Group
Club Members Volunteering in Our Community in 2023
This fall a number of club members participated in two events at Ivy Creek Natural Area, hosting a bird feeder area open house and the planting of a hummingbird garden across from the feeder … [Continue reading] Club Members Volunteering in Our Community in 2023
The Charlottesville Christmas Bird Count: January 1, 2024
Everybody is welcome to participate in the Charlottesville Christmas Bird Count. The Christmas Bird Count is a national survey of winter bird populations of North America run by the National … [Continue reading] The Charlottesville Christmas Bird Count: January 1, 2024
Club member Jenny Gaden wins the Virginia Society of Ornithology (VSO) Eike Service Award!
Congratulations to club member Jenny Gaden for winning the Virginia Society of Ornithology (VSO) Eike Service Award which recognizes VSO members for outstanding service to the VSO. As those … [Continue reading] Club member Jenny Gaden wins the Virginia Society of Ornithology (VSO) Eike Service Award!
Long-time Member Ron Kingston Passes Away
Ron Kingston was long-time member of the club, almost from its inception. His passion for bluebirds as well as purple martins is legendary. Ron established the Bluebird Trail at Ivy Creek Natural Area … [Continue reading] Long-time Member Ron Kingston Passes Away