Wildlife
Counting Butterflies for Conservation
Keeping track of the number of butterflies in a preserve, garden, or other appropriate habitat is like conducting a check-up on the habitat itself. Read more…
The Twitchers Top the Inaugural Virginia Birding Classic
The winning team of the inaugural Virginia Birding Classic had a great day in the field spotting 132 species in a month. Read more…
An Introduction to Virginia’s Butterflies
A brief introduction to butterfly biology and a few of Virginia’s common species for the 6 taxonomic families found in Virginia. Read more…
12 Hours, 210 Miles, 100 Species: Rockfish Gap Hawk Watch Celebrates Raptorthon
At these hawk watch sites, thousands of people gather each fall to witness the annual great raptor migration of Virginia's 35 native species. Read more…
What’s the Wildlife Action Plan and Why Does it Matter?
What's a Species of Greatest Conservation Need? How does DWR decide what wildlife conservation work to do for those species? The Wildlife Action Plan! Read more…
Wildlife Aren’t Pets
Keeping wild animals captive can result in threats to public safety, inhumane conditions for the animals, and stress for wildlife professionals. Read more…
2024 Restore the Wild Artwork Competition Winners Chosen
Six winners were celebrated at an opening night reception of the Restore the Wild Artwork Competition Exhibit. Read more…
Protecting Turtles on Jamestown Island and Near You
Local wildlife enthusiasts have made a big difference for turtles on Jamestown Island by taking care to avoid turtle hatchlings when driving. Read more…
The Holly Grail of Wildlife Habitat
An American holly tree in your back yard can be a boon for wildlife of all sorts of species providing winter shelter and sustenance. Read more…