March 6, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Tag: wildlife

Animal service officers rescue a hawk

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Officers with Fairfax County Animal Services rescued a hawk caught in a batting cage at Pine Ridge Park in Annandale last week. The hawk was distressed and unable to fly away. “Hawks play a crucial role in maintaining balance in an ecosystem,” the Animal Shelter reported. “Without predation, prey populations would quickly grow out of … Continued

Deer bow-hunting season starts Sept. 6

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Fairfax County’s deer hunting season starts on Saturday, Sept. 6, and runs through Feb. 14, 2026. The program is aimed at curbing deer overpopulation. The program allows authorized archery groups to shoot deer in certain parks from 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset Monday-Saturday. Parks will remain open to the public. According … Continued

Watch out for turtles and bears

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Wildlife experts warn the public to be aware of turtles on roadways. And if you see a bear in the area, stay calm and don’t bother it. May through July is nesting season for turtles, so it’s common to see male turtles out and about searching for a mate. As spring turns into summer, more … Continued

Mason District Animal Welfare Alliance formed

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Supervisor Andres Jimenez has formed a Mason District Animal Welfare Alliance with local animal advocates to improve services for pets, wildlife, and companion animals. The group will work with his office, local agencies, nonprofits, and advocacy organizations “to advance county resources, policies, and programs that strengthen animal welfare and promote coexistence in both residential and … Continued

‘Abandoned’ baby wildlife don’t need rescuing

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Every spring, Fairfax County’s animal protection police and wildlife management office get lots of calls about young wildlife that appear to be orphaned or abandoned. In most cases, these baby animals are not in danger and people should leave them alone. Many species of wildlife hide their young for safety, leaving them alone for extended … Continued

Reducing nighttime lighting protects migrating birds

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Fairfax County urges commercial building owners and residents to turn off unnecessary outdoor lights during bird migration season. The Board of Supervisors recently approved a board matter calling for the county to promote the Northern Virginia Bird Alliance’s “Turn Lights Out for Birds” spring campaign.   The Bird Alliance encourages residents and businesses to reduce excessive … Continued

Leave that fawn alone

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If you find a baby deer resting motionless in your yard or in tall grass, leave it alone. The Fairfax County Animal Protection Police and wildlife management specialist get lots of calls every spring from people who think white-tailed deer fawns have been orphaned or abandoned by their mothers. In most cases, these fawns are healthy and … Continued

Deer hunting season starts Sept. 9

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Deer hunting season in Fairfax County parks starts Saturday, Sept. 9, and runs through Feb. 17, 2024. The deer management program enlists qualified bowhunters to cull deer in 19 clusters throughout Fairfax County. Parks in the Annandale/Mason District area where deer hunting is allowed include the following.   In the Accotink Stream Valley cluster: In … Continued

Don’t mess with fawns

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The rehabilitation of deer fawns in Fairfax County will be prohibited, as of May 1, the Fairfax County Police Department announced April 20. This rule, administered and enforced by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, is being implemented to reduce the transmission and spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) among deer populations.   CWD is … Continued

Deer hunting in parks starts Sept. 10

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Deer hunting season starts in Fairfax County parks on Sept. 10 and will run through Feb. 18, 2023. The county’s deer management program allows qualified hunters to use archery to reduce the deer population in designated parks. The 2022-23 deer program allows archery in these parks in the Annandale/Mason District area: • Accotink Stream Valley … Continued

Otters sighted in Annandale

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A river otter in Long Branch Stream. Annandale has otters – or at least it did when a local resident took these photos.  Three river otters were sighted this fall in Long Branch Stream near Woodland Way and Canterbury Woods Elementary School, according to the Friends of Long Branch Stream Valley. 

Rabid raccoon found at Luria Park

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A rabid raccoon who has been chasing people and pets in Luria Park has been confirmed to have rabies, the Fairfax County Health Department reported Oct. 27.  Anyone who has been in contact with the animal – or whose pet might have been exposed to rabies – should contact the Health Department Rabies Program at 703-246-6004.