Wildlife Viewing
The Thrashers Top the 3rd Virginia Birding Classic
Virginia’s birding community delivered record participation and outstanding competition across the Commonwealth for the 3rd Annual Virginia Birding Classic. Read more…
Drought and Aquatic Wildlife
The historic drought that has plagued the southeastern U.S. this spring is impacting aquatic wildlife. Read more…
What’s In DWR’s Back Yard?
A trail camera revealed a wide variety of wildlife sharing space with DWR’s Headquarters area in a suburban neighborhood. Read more…
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…