Wildlife
Calm After the Storm for the Elk
After the rut, some interesting dynamics play out in the elk herd that you can identify while watching the elk cam. Read more…
Restoring the Wild with a Quail-Friendly Wildlife Corridor
This is a restoration story that all involved hope will inspire its readers—an undertaking that demonstrates what can be done to restore the wild. Read more…
Storing Up for Winter with Forageables
Fall can be a great time to forage! Here are some forgeable native plants that you can harvest and theoretically consume if you desire. Read more…
It’s Not About the Mushrooms
This avid outdoorsman is sharing his love of foraging with his children. Read more…
Menace of the Marsh
DWR is making a concerted effort to ensure that nutria, an invasive rodent species destructive to wetlands, don't spread north into the state. Read more…
The Rut Has Kicked In!
The rut is an exciting time on Elk Cam! Learn what elk behavior is common during the rut, and what to look out for on Elk Cam. Read more…
HRBT September Update: So Long and Thanks for all the Fish!
In the last blog of the 2021 HRBT seabird colony season, encouraging news about this year's results and some exciting plans for the future. Read more…
From Delicacy to Decline: A Tale of the Diamond-Backed Terrapin
The Northern diamond-backed terrapin has played an interesting role in the culture and history of Virginia’s shore over the centuries. Read more…
We’re Ready for Musselrama 2021!
Musselrama is a week-long mussel survey focused on determining how stocked mussels are doing. Read more…