Wildlife Viewing
How to See Virginia’s Awe-Inspiring Elk
Multiple opportunities exist to view and enjoy the restored Virginia elk herd. Read more…
HRBT July Update: Out of the Crèche and into the Corral
We’re delivering a birds-eye view of the recent royal and sandwich tern banding efforts that took place on Ft. Wool. Watch…
The Rappahannock River at Carter’s Wharf is Rich with History and Wildlife
The Rappahannock River near Carter's Wharf boat landing is contains a variety of history, wildlife, fishing, and more. Read more…
20 Top Places to See Royal Terns and Other Seabirds this Summer
There's much more to seabirds than seagulls! Find great places to view all of Virginia's seabird species this summer. Read more…
HRBT May Update: The Birds are Back in Town
As of this month, not only have all of the remaining species arrived (including state-threatened gull-billed terns), but nesting is also officially underway! Read more…
A Virginia Big Day!
Four birders hit the road for an epic Big Day across the state. Read more…
Red-cockaded Woodpecker Nestlings at Big Woods WMA Get Their Bands
Banding is important for tracking the population of red-cockaded woodpeckers clustered in the Piney Grove Preserve and Big Woods WMA. Read more…
Run for the Wild is Back!
We invite you to join us to Run for the Wild, a virtual 5K run/walk (3.1 miles) supporting our mission to ensure wildlife has healthy places to live and thrive. Read more…
Spring Brings a New Hope for Red-Cockaded Woodpeckers at Big Woods WMA
An annual nest check by DWR employees showed the fourth documented red-cockaded woodpecker nest at Big Woods WMA. Read more…