Wildlife
Seen a Salamander? Vernal Pools are Unique Habitats
Spring is the time of year when vernal pools are full of salamanders and frogs looking for a place to reproduce. Read more…
Seabird Conservation in Hampton Roads
The South Island of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) complex in the City of Hampton and at the mouth of the James River supports the single largest seabird colony in all of Virginia. Read more…
Habitat at Home: A New Awakening
Taking notice of the small things in your home outside environment can help alleviate stress such as flowers and spider webs. Read more…
Birding Warbler Road in the Blue Ridge Mountains
You won't find a more productive and exciting spot along the scene Blue Ridge than the Warbler Road which is host to many endangered warbler species Read more…
American Black Duck Banding In Progress
As winter begins to dwindle away, Virginia DWR waterfowl biologists are busy with their annual winter waterfowl banding. Read more…
Three Billion Birds Gone…and Virginia’s Answer
The impacts of a recent study that estimates that nearly three billion birds have disappeared from the United States and Canada since the 1970s. Read more…
A Year in the Life of a Young Great Horned Owl
A Great horned owl couple nesting, and then hatching and fledging their owlet chronicled in words and photos for your enjoyment. Read more…
Ducks Flocking to Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area
Princess Anne WMA is a popular eastern Virginia wildlife viewing destination, and an important stopover for migratory birds and waterfowl. Read more…
Stream Restoration and Dam Removal on Moores Creek in Charlottesville, Virginia
DWR, along with several key partners, completed two restoration projects on Moores Creek in Charlottesville to benefit aquatic wildlife and water quality. Read more…