Wildlife Viewing
HRBT August Update: Empty Nest Syndrome
Welcome to the August update in our monthly series highlighting the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Seabird Colony! Read more…
Teach Children to Explore the Wild!
Getting children outdoors to engage with nature can be simple and ignite their passion for nature through fishing, foraging and many other activities. Read more…
How to See Virginia’s Awe-Inspiring Elk
Multiple opportunities exist to view and enjoy the restored Virginia elk herd through festivals, tours and even a field camera! Read more…
HRBT July Update: Out of the Crèche and into the Corral
We’re delivering a birds-eye view of the recent royal and sandwich tern banding efforts that took place on Ft. Wool. Watch…
The Rappahannock River at Carter’s Wharf is Rich with History and Wildlife
The Rappahannock River near Carter's Wharf boat landing is contains a variety of history, wildlife, fishing, and more. 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…
HRBT May Update: The Birds are Back in Town
As of this month, not only have all of the remaining species arrived (including state-threatened gull-billed terns), but nesting is also officially underway! Read more…
A Virginia Big Day!
Four birders hit the road for an epic Big Day across the state scouting from Bridgewater to Chincoteague for rare native species Read more…
Red-cockaded Woodpecker Nestlings at Big Woods WMA Get Their Bands
Banding is important for tracking the population of red-cockaded woodpeckers clustered in the Piney Grove Preserve and Big Woods WMA. Read more…