Wildlife Viewing
Join Us for the Inaugural Virginia Birding Classic Event!
The Virginia Birding Classic is a statewide birding competition in which teams of birders search the public lands of Virginia this spring for as many species as they can find in 24 hours. Read more…
Protecting Turtles on Jamestown Island and Near You
Local wildlife enthusiasts have made a big difference for turtles on Jamestown Island by taking care to avoid turtle hatchlings when driving. Read more…
The Holly Grail of Wildlife Habitat
An American holly tree in your back yard can be a boon for wildlife of all sorts of species providing winter shelter and sustenance. Read more…
Discovering The Secrets of a Familiar Coast: My First Whale-Watching Tour
A whale-watching tour off the coast of Virginia Beach offers glimpses at aquatic watchable wildlife you might not associate with Virginia. Read more…
Watching Winter Waterfowl by Water
Taking to the rivers and creeks by boat can provide some unique waterfowl viewing opportunities; providing a unique vantage point to see the parks. Read more…
There Are Some Who Call Me Twig: IDing Trees in Winter
Identifying trees in the winter can be a bit more challenging, but possible when you know what to look for to identify many trees using their bark. Read more…
Not Dead Yet!
Resist the urge to remove dead flowers and stalks as winter approaches; often small insects will hibernate within the stalks. Read more…
Understanding the Eastern Spotted Skunk is a Step Toward Conserving It
A recent study has shed light on some surprising facts about the elusive spotted skunk that will aid in conservation endeavors. Read more…
Is Recovery on the Horizon for the Candy Darter?
This brightly colored endangered fish species exists only in 17 populations in Virginia and West Virginia and is a species of great conservation need. Read more…