Wildlife
Spotted: A Superstar Red-Flanked Bluetail Far from Home
A species usually seen on the other side of the world was spotted in Virginia. Read more…
Winners of 2026 Restore the Wild Artwork Competition Chosen
The winners were announced at the Opening Reception of the Restore the Wild Artwork Exhibition. Read more…
Watch the Shad Cam!
Shad Cam provides viewers with a glimpse under the surface of the James River as fish swim upstream through the fishway. Read more…
Join Us for the 3rd Annual Virginia Birding Classic Event!
The Virginia Birding Classic is a statewide birding competition in which teams of birders search public lands for as many species as they can find in 24 hours. Read more…
I Spy Salamanders
Virginia Master Naturalist volunteers have been providing crucial vernal pool data for more than 15 years. Read more…
2025 Acorn Production Report: Sweet Music to the Ear
Good news! Surveys indicate an abundance of acorns across many areas of the state. Read more…
Help Prevent Migratory Bird Collisions
There are steps you can take to reduce confusing the navigational instincts of migratory birds as they fly south. Read more…
A Blueprint for Biodiversity
The third iteration of the Virginia Wildlife Action Plan expands an essential roadmap to help species at risk in the Commonwealth. Read more…
