Wildlife
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 throughout Virginia. Read more…
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
Welcome to the August update in our monthly series highlighting the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Seabird Colony! Read more…
Teach Children to Explore the Wild!
Getting children outdoors to engage with nature can be simple and ignite their passion for nature through fishing, foraging and many other activities. Read more…
How to See Virginia’s Awe-Inspiring Elk
Multiple opportunities exist to view and enjoy the restored Virginia elk herd through festivals, tours and even a field camera! 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…