Wildlife
Nevertheless, The North Fork Holston River Has Persisted
Despite a history of pollution and catastrophe, the North Fork Holston River in Southwest Virginia is an often-overlooked gem that’s home to a wide array of aquatic life. Read more…
Lights Out for the Birds!
The simple act of flipping a light switch can help migratory birds. Read more…
Make a Plan for the Virginia Birding Classic!
What's the Virginia Birding Classic all about? Hear how things went for a team of DWR employees at least year's Birding Classic and get a few tips for this year's event! Read more…
2025 Restore the Wild Artwork Competition’s Atlantic Sturgeon Winners Chosen
“We were thrilled to see how creative artists got in their depictions of the Atlantic sturgeon and their aquatic habitat,” said DWR's Stephen Living of the Restore the Wild Artwork Competition. Read more…
The Richmond Falcon Cam
Welcome to a new season of the Richmond Falcon Cam! Read more…
Listen for the “Peent” to View Timberdoodles in Flight
A male timberdoodle's distinctive call and aerial displays are a welcome harbinger of spring approaching. Read more…
Visit VBWT Sites on Prince William County’s African American History Trail
Three Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail sites are also included on Prince William County's guided tour of sites important to the county's history and that of its African American residents. Read more…
Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Downlisted to Threatened
In a milestone for the species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that they are planning to downlist the red-cockaded woodpecker from endangered to threatened status under the federal Endangered Species Act. Read more…
Tear Down That Dam: Reconnecting a Piedmont Stream
A unique public/private partnership to remove a dam will restore aquatic habitats and have significant impacts on aquatic wildlife in Rock Island Creek. Read more…