Wildlife
Listen for the “Peent” to View Timberdoodles in Flight
A male timberdoodle's distinctive call and aerial displays are a welcome harbinger of spring approaching. Read more…
Visit VBWT Sites on Prince William County’s African American History Trail
Three Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail sites are also included on Prince William County's guided tour of sites important to the county's history and that of its African American residents. Read more…
Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Downlisted to Threatened
In a milestone for the species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that they are planning to downlist the red-cockaded woodpecker from endangered to threatened status under the federal Endangered Species Act. Read more…
Join Us for the 2nd Annual Virginia Birding Classic Event!
The Virginia Birding Classic is a statewide birding competition in which teams of birders search the public lands of Virginia every spring for as many species as they can find in 24 hours. Read more…
Tear Down That Dam: Reconnecting a Piedmont Stream
A unique public/private partnership to remove a dam will restore aquatic habitats and have significant impacts on aquatic wildlife in Rock Island Creek. Read more…
Spotted! The Once-Endangered Kirtland’s Warbler Visits Virginia
Not many Virginia birders have check off the mega-rare Kirtland's warbler from their list, but this fall brought an unusual opportunity. Read more…
Virginia Master Naturalists Make a Difference for Wildlife
The Virginia Master Naturalists volunteer organization works with DWR and others to benefit Virginia's wildlife and their habitats. Read more…
Celebrate 15 Years of the Winter Wildlife Festival!
Over 15 years, the Winter Wildlife Festival has grown in its length and offerings and now spans nine days of wildlife viewing, education, and fun. Read more…
Not So Spooky: Mythbusting Snakes and Bats
Are snakes and bats really scary? Or dangerous? Read more…