Birds
Prospecting for Gold – The Golden-Winged Warbler on Highland WMA
DWR biologists never fancied themselves as prospectors, but this past June they struck gold on the Highland WMA – in the form of the golden-winged warbler Read more…
Unmistakeable! A Painted Bunting in Virginia
A vibrantly colored species makes an unusual winter appearance in central Virginia; the painted bunting is a sight to see. Read more…
Plant Native Flowers for Hummingbirds and Other Pollinators and Birds
Many beautiful native flowers will attract hummingbirds providing nectar and creating great habitat for other pollinators and birds. Read more…
The Many Benefits of Virginia’s Non-Game Program
Many Virginians may be unaware of how beneficial the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources’ (DWR) non-game program is to all wildlife species. Read more…
DWR Advises Following Best Practice Guidelines to Resume Feeding Birds
After a decrease in numbers of bird mortality reports, DWR advises to resume feeding birds while following guidelines. Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…