Wildlife
How the Migratory Bird Treaty Helps Protect Wildlife and Habitat
2016 marks two significant centennial milestones in Virginia conservation history specifically the 100 year anniversaries of the VDWR and the Migratory Bird act Read more…
Squirrel Appreciation Day: Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel
In honor of Squirrel Appreciation Day, we’d like to introduce you to a unique squirrel you may not be as familiar the Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel Read more…
Frog Friday: Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad
The Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad, is not actually a “True” Toad, but instead belongs to family Microhylidae, the Narrow-mouthed Toad family. Read more…
Frog Friday: Pine Woods Treefrog
Pine Woods Treefrogs are found in the southeastern Coastal Plain of Virginia, which forms the northern limit of its range. Read more…
Frog Friday: Barking Treefrog
The spotlight for today’s Frog Friday is on the Barking Treefrog. Read more…
Frog Friday: Leave Your Leaves
Fall is a beautiful time of the year in Virginia. The leaves are changing and there’s a crisp feel in the air and the frogs in every nook and cranny. Read more…
Frog Friday: Green Frog
Green frogs are considered one of the most active and widespread frogs in Virginia in both temporary and permanent wetlands that are surrounded by forestland. Read more…
Frog Friday: American Bullfrog
American Bullfrogs will breed in almost any permanent body of water, including lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Rarely will they inhabit an ephemeral wetland. Read more…
Frog Friday: Atlantic Coast Leopard Frog
The genetic results are in and we do indeed have a new species: the Atlantic Coast Leopard Frog (Rana kauffeldi)! Read more…