Wildlife Viewing
Second Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas Wraps Up Season Two
The Atlas is a project of the DWR in partnership with the Virginia Society of Ornithology and the Conservation Management Institute at Virginia Tech. Read more…
Virginia, Ontario and the Loggerhead Shrike Connection
Shrike banding is being coordinated across multiple states. This is done to study the connections between breeding and wintering populations of this species. Read more…
Celebrating Virginia’s Snakes in Honor of National Reptile Awareness Day
Every October 21st is National Reptile Awareness Day, a day created to promote education, conservation and appreciation for reptiles. Read more…
A Growing Elk Herd in Virginia
Since restoration efforts to restore this once-native species began a few years ago, Virginia’s Elk have been thriving! Read more…
The Story Behind the Cover
For the next few months we will be sharing stories by the photographers on how the outstanding images that grace this year’s 2017 calendar were captured. Read more…
Restoring the Red-cockaded Woodpecker in Virginia
In Virginia the DWR participates in a coalition working on RCW conservation that includes partners such as TNC and the USFWS Read more…
Coyote Research Study Update
Coyotes arrived in the western mountains of Virginia during the late 1970’s following a well-documented eastward expansion. Read more…
Sea Turtles in Virginia
All five species of sea turtles that can be found in Virginia are afforded protection under state and federal Endangered Species acts. Read more…
Tracking the Golden-winged Warbler
A gorgeous splash of lemon yellow graces the cap and wings of the male Golden-winged Warbler, this birds has to be seen in the field to feel its full beauty Read more…