Virginia Wildlife
New Regulations to Protect Virginia’s Snapping Turtles
While snapping turtles are the embodiment of turtles who shared the planet with dinosaurs for a time they now face a threat to their survival. Read more…
On the Road for Kestrels
A surprising decline in this once common falcon sends volunteers out to give them a place to raise their young. Read more…
Start a Nature Journal
Journaling has a phenomenal history of teaching a person to really see what’s around them. Why not give it a try? Read more…
Virginia’s Most Mysterious Birds
You might be surprised to discover the variety of owls that make Virginia home. And whooooo doesn’t love owls? Read more…
Special Regulation Trout: Something for Everyone
A look at five of the numerous rivers and streams designated as “special regulation” which offer high quality trout fisheries for all. Read more…
Fishing Season is Almost Here!
Before you know it, birds will be singing, trees will be blooming and the fish will be biting. Fishing season is right around the corner. Will you be ready? Read more…
Get Started Photographing Birds!
Birds are delightful subjects, offering many creative challenges to the photographer. By starting in your own backyard, you too can enjoy photographing them! Read more…
How Sweet Sweet Sweet It Is!
With support from the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation and volunteers. A citizen science project aims to help a songbird in the Roanoke River basin. Read more…
What’s Going On With The Butcher Bird?
Impaling its prey is the signature behavior of the loggerhead shrike, aptly nicknamed the “butcher bird.” which has been experiencing a decline in population Read more…