Tag: wildlife

Fairfax County is seeking volunteer “goose addlers” to help control the growing population of Canada geese. Addling is a humane practice, in which the goose eggs are coated with oil to prevent them from hatching. Anyone interested in joining this volunteer effort is invited to attend a hands-on training session Monday, April 5, 1:30-3 p.m., … Continued

Several Annandale residents have reported seeing more foxes lately during daylight hours. But that doesn’t necessarily mean the fox population is growing, says Michael McDonnell, manager of the Hidden Oaks Nature Center off Hummer Road in Annandale. He thinks the foxes are changing their behavior in response to the growing number of coyotes in the area. … Continued