Wildlife Viewing
2023 Restore the Wild Artwork Competition Winners
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is pleased to announce the winners of its annual 2023 Restore the Wild Artwork Competition. Read more…
Two Golden Eagle Members Participate in a Birding Adventure at Princess Anne WMA
During the Winter Wildlife Festival, Golden Eagle Restore the Wild members participated in a birding tour led by DWR. Read more…
You’re Invited to a Snot-Otter Spectacular!
All entries to the third annual Restore the Wild Artwork Competition will be displayed in a month-long exhibition. Read more…
See Inside A Bear Den!
This footage came from DWR trail cameras that were used to monitor the den of a GPS collared female black bear during the winter of 2020. The camera was placed on the den following a work up to change out this bear’s GPS collar. Read more…
The Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Returns
A red-cockaded woodpecker identified as a maturing fledging from 2022’s clutch of two hatched eggs in Big Woods WMA one of the first from this location. Read more…
Photo Tips: Hunt for Textures and Patterns in the Winter
Don't put down your camera during the colder months! Textures and patterns are a fun way to hone your skills in taking pictures. Read more…
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 known as the MacGillivray's Warbler 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! Such as observing a belted kingfisher! 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…