Wildlife
Elk Cam Kicks Off Its 2021 Season
As Elk Cam gets underway, you can learn the best times of day to watch the camera and what to look for when trying to spot elk. 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
The breeding grounds on Ft. Wool look distinctly different as the juvenile seabirds continue to fledge. Read more…
Teach Children to Explore the Wild!
Getting children outdoors to engage with nature can be simple and ignite their passion for nature. Read more…
How to See Virginia’s Awe-Inspiring Elk
Multiple opportunities exist to view and enjoy the restored Virginia elk herd. 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…
Opportunities Abound to Watch Virginia’s Elk Herd
The opportunity for wildlife watching related to elk is a unique experience as elk have only been reintroduced to Virginia a few decades ago. Read more…
Don’t Feed Wildlife, Provide Habitat for Them
With the continued spread of CWD in white-tailed deer, mange in black bears and other parasites here are some mitigation methods to protect your local wildlife. Read more…
Continuing Avian Mortality Event in Northern/Northwestern Virginia
A variety of agencies continue to look into multiple reports of sick and dying birds in the area. Read more…