Birds
Virginia’s Barrier Islands: A Vital Refuge for Shorebirds and Seabirds
Virginia’s most undeveloped habitats are its Barrier Islands along the shore despite their protections and remote location plastic pollution is still a problem. Read more…
Tracking the Golden-winged Warbler from the Highlands of Virginia to South America
In May 2015, DWR sponsored an crew from VCU in Bath and Highland counties to affix small migratory songbirds with tiny GPS units for tracking their migration Read more…
Represent Virginia Birds in the Global Big Day
Global Big Day is a 24-hour event seeking to document as many bird species as possible across the world! Last year the count was a new record! Read more…
The Northern Saw-whet Owl: Virginia’s “Other” Small Owl
When it comes to Virginia’s owls, the Eastern Screech-Owl is often thought of as our smallest species but it really is the Northern Saw-whet Owl Read more…
Spring Migration Has Begun! Visit the Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail to View Migratory Birds
Each spring, warblers travel through Virginia along the Atlantic Flyway. This annual journey presents a opportunity to experience spring migration. Read more…
Season Three of the 2nd Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas – How You Can Help
Harness your interest in birds and the great outdoors by contributing to a project that aims to make a difference for bird conservation right here in Virginia! Read more…
Progress Continues on Loggerhead Shrike Project
These fascinating songbirds behave more like a bird of prey, hunting insects, birds, lizards, and small mammals from perches. Read more…
Celebrating 15 years of Nesting by Richmond’s Peregrine Falcons
Paying tribute to the falcon pair that has nested in Virginia’s capital city for the past 15 years. Read more…
Second Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas Wraps Up Season Two
The Atlas is a project of the DWR in partnership with the Virginia Society of Ornithology and the Conservation Management Institute at Virginia Tech. Read more…