Birds
Catching the Blue Streak: Following the Cerulean Warbler on its Trans-continental Migration
Birds often reveal their presence to us through their vocalizations, before we even have a chance to see the bird itself such as with the Cerulean Warbler Read more…
Good Birding Continues with a Roseate Spoonbill and More at Hog Island WMA
In addition to the ruff and the roseate spoonbill, birders have been turning in some impressive eBird checklists for Hog Island WMA Read more…
Rare Bird Attracted By Renovation Project at Hog Island Wildlife Management Area
Ruff sightings in coastal Virginia are rare–the last documentation at Hog Island was in May of 1986! but recently one has be spotted once more. Read more…
Represent Virginia Birds in the Global Big Day
Global Big Day is a 24-hour event seeking to document as many bird species as possible across the world! Last year the count was a new record! Read more…
The Northern Saw-whet Owl: Virginia’s “Other” Small Owl
When it comes to Virginia’s owls, the Eastern Screech-Owl is often thought of as our smallest species but it really is the Northern Saw-whet Owl Read more…
Spring Migration Has Begun! Visit the Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail to View Migratory Birds
Each spring, warblers travel through Virginia along the Atlantic Flyway. This annual journey presents a opportunity to experience spring migration. Read more…