Wildlife Viewing
DWR’s Efforts to Restore the Wild Attract a Rare Bird to Lake Shenandoah
The habitat created and maintained at Lake Shenandoah attracted a rare avian visitor. Read more…
A Kingfisher to Finish the Year on the Seashore to Cypress Loop of the VBWT
Exploring the Seashore to Cypress Loop of the VBWT resulted in some interesting sightings! Read more…
Restore the Wild Artwork Competition & Exhibition
DWR welcomes artists to create and submit an original piece of art for the 2023 Restore the Wild Artwork Competition/Exhibition. The subject focus of 2023’s artwork is the Eastern Hellbender and clean water. Read more…
Flora, Fauna, and Fossils on the Northern Neck Loop of the VBWT
The Northern Neck loop of the VBWT has a remote and wild feel at many of the locations along the loop remain despite thousands of years of human settlement. Read more…
Elk Opportunities Abound in October!
October is a great time for all things elk! From hunting to just watching them, these rare herbivores are sight to see. Read more…
Finding Feathered Friends while Exploring the Wild on the VBWT Eastern Shore Loop
Blogger Meg Raynes has grand adventures while exploring the Eastern Shore Loop of the Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail. Read more…
Solving the Appalachian Monkeyface Mussel Mystery
Years of research by the staff at DWR's AWCC resulted in the successful propagation and release of one of the rarest species of mussel in the U.S. Read more…
WMAs Are a Wonderful Place to Explore the Wild on the VBWT Heart of the Piedmont Loop
Pollinators abounded at multiple Wildlife Management Areas on the Heart of the Piedmont Loop of the Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail. Read more…
Good Weeds
Many native plants have “weed” as part of their common name, which can be off-putting as people are seeking plants to beautify their home spaces. Read more…