Dear JVAS Community, While I may only have been a part of this community for a few short years now, the people I’ve come to know and the experiences I’ve had make me feel like I’ve been a JVAS member my whole life. I attended my first club meeting back in September of 2023, which … Continue reading JVAS Welcomes a New President!
On the Wings of Winter
Winter has a way of surprising those who are willing to step outside and look closely—and this season has rewarded us generously. What might seem like the quietest time of year has instead delivered moments of real excitement: Snow, Ross’s and Greater-white fronted Geese dropping into local fields, Lapland Longspurs and Snow Buntings flashing up … Continue reading On the Wings of Winter
The Work of Winter
As the last leaves fall and the air sharpens with the promise of winter, I’m reminded how nature has its own quiet celebrations this time of year. The fields and forests may appear still, but listen closely — the gentle “tseet tseet” calls of White-throated Sparrows return, the soft chatter of chickadees brightens the gray … Continue reading The Work of Winter
Autumn’s Horizon
Late summer has a rhythm all its own—a softer, slower pulse than the bright urgency of June. Goldfinches linger longer on their perches, the sun’s arc dips just a little lower in the sky, and the air, while still warm, carries the faintest whisper of cooler days ahead. Meadows are now stippled with goldenrod and … Continue reading Autumn’s Horizon