Wildlife
On the Quest for Rare Species on the Tidewater Loop of the VBWT
Blogger Wade Monroe experiences fantastic bird watching experiences at three different Wildlife Management Areas on the Tidewater Loop of the VBWT. Read more…
Help the Bees, Butterflies, Bucks, and Bears: Create a Pollinator Plot
Each region of Virginia has unique native regional plants that would work well when creating an pollinator plot to enhance the local wildlife populations 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…
What is Early Successional Habitat?
What exactly is early successional habitat? and how does it impact the ecosystem around it to improve species diversity? Read more…
Chase Spring Wildflowers at Clinch Mountain WMA
Every spring, the mountain landscape at Clinch Mountain WMA explodes into a mosaic of pastels, attracting naturalists from all over. Read more…
Luck and Preparation at the Peaks of Otter on the VBWT
Blogger Meg Raynes explores the Peaks of Otter Loop of the Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail, finding some great views and interesting wildlife. Read more…
If You Find a Fawn, Leave it Alone
If a wild animal has been injured or truly orphaned, do not take matters into your own hands. Help us protect Virginia's wildlife! Read more…
Good Fire on the Mountain
A wall of smoke and fire rolling across a Virginia mountaintop is normally a sight to stoke fear in nearby locals but planned fires are good fires. Read more…
Growing Eastern Tiger Swallowtails and Other Wildlife
Think beyond flowers when planting for Virginia's pollinators; native plants for caterpillars to consume are just as important for butterflies. Read more…