Wildlife Viewing
Birding Basics
Whether you are new to birding or just looking for additional tips (are you tracking and sharing your observations on eBird?), our Birding Basics page is the place for you! Ready to get started? Read more…
Winter Birding in Virginia
Winter is an outstanding time to birdwatch as typically most all of the migratory bird winter residents have arrived by late fall and unique species abound. Read more…
How to Help Birds in 2019 and Beyond
2018’s Year of the Bird, a celebration of birds that marked the centennial of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act—one of the first laws passed to protect wildlife. Read more…
Get Started Photographing Birds!
Birds are delightful subjects, offering many creative challenges to the photographer. By starting in your own backyard, you too can enjoy photographing them! Read more…
VABBA2 Season Three Summary: Halfway Home
In 2018, we waved hello and goodbye to the halfway point for this project and are now blazing ahead toward the finish line in 2020. Read more…
Less Is More! Easy Ways to Improve Habitat for Birds This Fall
Simplifying your yard routines and land maintenance practices really can make a difference for birds; follow these tips from DWR’s experts on attracting birds Read more…
Elk & Other Wildlife Adventures Await in Southwest Virginia
Additional outdoor adventure opportunities that will facilitate the Virginia Elk and wildlife experience in the Appalachia Valley are now open to the public! Read more…
Represent Virginia Birds in the October Global Big Day
Global Big Day is a 24-hour event seeking to document as many bird species as possible across the world this page is for the 2018 annual event. Read more…
Fall Migration is Reaching its Peak! Visit the Virginia Bird & Wildlife Trail to View Migrating Birds
Learn about the best sites to see the fall migration of raptors and warblers in Virginia as collected by the VBWT such as Rockfish gap Read more…