Wildlife Viewing
Massive Volunteer Effort Helps the Second Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas Build a Mammoth Database
Five years of the largest citizen science bird conservation project in the state has created a database for study. Read more…
Elk in Virginia: Return of a Native Species
The restoration work for elk, including substantial habitat management and efforts to provide wildlife viewing, offers a unique opportunity to enjoy this charismatic and majestic species. Read more…
Wildlife Watcher Spotlight: Meet Karlie Pritchard
Meet wildlife watcher Karlie Pritchard! What lead her to gain this hobby and some of the stupendous things she's seen. Read more…
Wildlife Watcher Spotlight: Meet Kimberly Brydge
Meet wildlife watcher Kimberly Brydge! and learn about her interest in wildlife viewing and the things she's seen. Read more…
Become a Citizen Scientist and Help Box Turtles
Chances are, whether in your backyard or on a hike through the woods, you’ve seen an eastern box turtle at some point in your life. Read more…
Run for the Wild Virtual 5K Results
Our inaugural virtual 5K run/walk took place on July 17, 18, & 19, 2020. More than 400 runners joined us to help support our mission to keep Virginia’s wild places wild! Read more…
Wildlife Watcher Spotlight: Meet Jeff Trollinger
The Department of Wildlife Resources' own Jeff Trollinger has been a dedicated wildlife watcher his whole life. Read more…
Wrap-up of 2020 Red-cockaded Woodpecker Season at Big Woods Wildlife Management Area
A summary of the 2020 nesting season of the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker at Big Woods Wildlife Management Area. Read more…
A Year in the Life of a Cow Elk
What does a year in the life of a cow in the elk herd of Southwest Virginia look like? DWR Elk Project Leader David Kalb describes it. Read more…