Wildlife
How to See Virginia’s Awe-Inspiring Elk
Multiple opportunities exist to view and enjoy the restored Virginia elk herd through festivals, tours and even a field camera! 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…
Opportunities Abound to Watch Virginia’s Elk Herd
The opportunity for wildlife watching related to elk is a unique experience as elk have only been reintroduced to Virginia a few decades ago. Read more…
Don’t Feed Wildlife, Provide Habitat for Them
With the continued spread of CWD in white-tailed deer, mange in black bears and other parasites here are some mitigation methods to protect your local wildlife. Read more…
Prescribed Neglect and Creating Yard-Itat. It’s Really Not That Hard!
Creating small areas of wildlife habitat in your own yard, or yard-itat, doesn't actually require much effort! Read more…
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…
Seeking the Super Six Summer Fruits
Summer berry bushes not only provide a great food source and essential habitat for wildlife, but also are fun to harvest for human consumption. 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…
The Most Important Week of a Fawn’s Life
The first 7 days of a white-tailed deer's life are the most important. For most of the fawns born in Virginia this will be somewhere between May and June. Read more…