Birds
Wildlife Habitat Management on Private Lands: New Publication Released
This publication serves as a primer to landowners interested in making a difference for birds and other wildlife on their properties are a variety of habitats Read more…
Virginia, Ontario and the Loggerhead Shrike Connection
Shrike banding is being coordinated across multiple states. This is done to study the connections between breeding and wintering populations of this species. Read more…
Restoring the Red-cockaded Woodpecker in Virginia
In Virginia the DWR participates in a coalition working on RCW conservation that includes partners such as TNC and the USFWS Read more…
Tracking the Golden-winged Warbler
A gorgeous splash of lemon yellow graces the cap and wings of the male Golden-winged Warbler, this birds has to be seen in the field to feel its full beauty Read more…
Start of Red Knot Migration in Virginia
The Red Knot is one of the largest and most colorful sandpipers in North America and their migration is one of the longest of any bird. Read more…
Second Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas Launches This Spring!
Season one of the Second VABBA2 launches this spring as part of a 5-year study to document the breeding status and distribution of native birds. Read more…
Spring Migration Begins in Virginia
As the Blue-headed Vireos and Yellow-throated Warblers have already begun to arrive in Virginia we look toward the beginnings of Virginia’s Spring migration. Read more…
The Comeback of the Peregrine Falcon in Virginia
For many people, the mention of a peregrine falcon immediately conjures up images of a raptor diving through the air at breathtaking speeds to catch their prey Read more…
First Signs of Spring
The first signs that spring is just around the corner are here! Robins have been spotted in large flocks foraging for insects in fields and back yards. Read more…