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…
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…
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…
HRBT August Update: Empty Nest Syndrome
The breeding grounds on Ft. Wool look distinctly different as the juvenile seabirds continue to fledge. 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 our behind the scenes video highlighting all the action from the crèche to the corral! Watch…
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…
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…