Birds
Plant Native Flowers for Hummingbirds and Other Pollinators and Birds
Many beautiful native flowers will attract hummingbirds providing nectar and creating great habitat for other pollinators and birds. Read more…
The Many Benefits of Virginia’s Non-Game Program
Many Virginians may be unaware of how beneficial the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources’ (DWR) non-game program is to all wildlife species. Read more…
HRBT September Update: So Long and Thanks for all the Fish!
In the last blog of the 2021 HRBT seabird colony season, encouraging news about this year's results and some exciting plans for the future. Read more…
DWR Advises Following Best Practice Guidelines to Resume Feeding Birds
After a decrease in numbers of bird mortality reports, DWR advises to resume feeding birds while following guidelines. Read more…
Update on Bird Mortality Event in Northern/Northwestern Virginia
An update on the 2021 bird mortality event in Northern/Northwestern Virginia. Read more…
Continuing Avian Mortality Event in Northern/Northwestern Virginia
A variety of agencies continue to look into multiple reports of sick and dying birds in the area. Read more…
HRBT June Update: On the Crèche of Greatness
Chicks have been spotted on the Fort Wool and barges nesting sites! Read more…
20 Top Places to See Royal Terns and Other Seabirds this Summer
There's much more to seabirds than seagulls! Find great places to view all of Virginia's seabird species this summer. Read more…
DWR Statement on Sick and Dying Birds in Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia
A variety of agencies are looking into multiple reports of sick and dying birds in the area. Read more…