Birds
Prospecting for Gold – The Golden-Winged Warbler on Highland WMA
The discovery of golden-winged warblers on the Highland WMA is a habitat management success story. Read more…
On the Quest for Rare Species on the Tidewater Loop of the VBWT
Blogger Wade Monroe experiences fantastic bird watching experiences at three different Wildlife Management Areas on the Tidewater Loop of the VBWT. Read more…
Unmistakeable! A Painted Bunting in Virginia
A vibrantly colored species makes an unusual winter appearance in central Virginia. Read more…
Plant Native Flowers for Hummingbirds and Other Pollinators and Birds
Many beautiful native flowers will attract hummingbirds providing nectar and creating great habitat for other pollinators and birds. Read more…
The Many Benefits of Virginia’s Non-Game Program
Many Virginians may be unaware of how beneficial the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources’ (DWR) non-game program is to all wildlife species. Read more…
HRBT September Update: So Long and Thanks for all the Fish!
In the last blog of the 2021 HRBT seabird colony season, encouraging news about this year's results and some exciting plans for the future. Read more…
DWR Advises Following Best Practice Guidelines to Resume Feeding Birds
After a decrease in numbers of bird mortality reports, DWR advises to resume feeding birds while following guidelines. Read more…
Update on Bird Mortality Event in Northern/Northwestern Virginia
An update on the 2021 bird mortality event in Northern/Northwestern Virginia. Read more…
Continuing Avian Mortality Event in Northern/Northwestern Virginia
A variety of agencies continue to look into multiple reports of sick and dying birds in the area. Read more…