This almost 700-acre property just outside Leesburg has a great mix of habitat, including a lot of open fields with many miles of trails. Prairie Warblers, Willow Flycatchers, Field Sparrows and the like will breed in the fields. Mature forest near the entrance and along the edges of the property complement the fields. A couple ponds, a seep and Goose Creek provide water in several different areas of the property. Regular walks are led here on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 8am.
Accessibility: See hours on the Banshee Reeks website - most recently closed on Monday and Fridays, but open all other days. Gate is locked when the park is closed. Plenty of parking and a nature center with bathrooms.
Owner/Manager: Loudoun County Parks and Recreation
eBird Hotspot: Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve
—Bryan Henson, March 2021