Wildlife
Resist the Temptation To Feed Wild Animals
Feeding wildlife might seem like a kind thing to do, but it can have serious consequences for both you and the animals. Read more…
In Search of the Snowy Owl
A day spent searching for an elusive snowy owl is never a wasted day! After a strenuous day of searching this birder checked another bird off their life list. Read more…
Of Bear Cubs, Restless Winters, and Research
How GPS collars are helping orphaned bear cubs and improving biologists' understanding of bears in Virginia's Piedmont region. Read more…
Get Outdoors this Winter to See Virginia’s Abundance of Winter Birds
Are you looking for an outdoor activity to do this winter? Try Winter birdwatching! Many northern and Artic species will migrate into our state for the season Read more…
Wildlife Watcher Spotlight: Meet Monica Hoel
Monica Hoel's involvement with the Virginia Master Naturalists has helped her appreciate wildlife watching; here's some wonderful things she's seen. Read more…
Where Do Frogs Go in the Winter?
Frogs have evolved special behaviors and physical processes to survive winter by hibernating underground during the winter cold. Read more…
All About Antlers
Fascinating facts about antlers! Such as how to use them to tell a deer's age and the natural variations you can see between individuals. Read more…
Mixed News for Virginia’s Bats After 10 Years of White-Nose Syndrome
Virginia's bat populations have seen significant declines in certain species after a decade of white-nose syndrome, but other species seem stable. Read more…
Wildlife Watcher Spotlight: Meet Lindsay Kagalis
Lindsay Kagalis loves to slow down and look at the details while wildlife viewing within Richmond Virginia and it's surrounding counties Read more…