Wildlife
Virginia’s Fall Bird Migration is Almost Here
Don’t miss out on the fun of observing birds as large as golden and bald eagles or as small as golden-crowned kinglets. The best viewing is yet to come! Read more…
New Regulations to Protect Virginia’s Snapping Turtles
Declining snapping turtle populations called for protective measures. Read more…
It’s Time to Gather Summer Mushrooms
Gather some insight, recipes, and safety tips for foraging for summer mushrooms. Read more…
Virginia Creeper Trail Birding
Everyone from bikers to birders to anglers can enjoy the Virginia Creeper Trail, much of which is part of the Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail. Read more…
Come See The Butterflies At Cavalier WMA
Anytime between mid-June and the end of July is a great time to visit Cavalier to see dozens of species of butterflies. Read more…
Red-cockaded Woodpecker Chicks Fledge Nest at Big Woods WMA
The red-cockaded woodpecker chicks have fledged their nest! Read more…
First Nestlings of the Endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker Hatched on Big Woods Wildlife Management Area
The banding of two nestlings of the federally endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker, the first ever to be hatched on the WMA. Read more…
On the Road for Kestrels
A surprising decline in this once common falcon sends volunteers out to give them a place to raise their young. Read more…
Start a Nature Journal
Journaling has a phenomenal history of teaching a person to really see what’s around them. Why not give it a try? Read more…