Wildlife
Spotted Skunk Study Underway
DWR and Virginia Tech are working on a study to determine the population status of spotted skunks in Virginia and factors that influence their distribution Read more…
Why Is the Loggerhead Shrike Disappearing?
The loggerhead shrike is nicknamed the “butcher bird” for its habit of impaling prey on thorny shrubs and barbed wire. Read more…
Happy Groundhog Day!
Happy Groundhog Day! Now that we know Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction, here are a few facts about groundhogs that you may not know. Read more…
How the Migratory Bird Treaty Helps Protect Wildlife and Habitat
2016 marks two significant centennial milestones in Virginia conservation history specifically the 100 year anniversaries of the VDWR and the Migratory Bird act Read more…
Squirrel Appreciation Day: Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel
In honor of Squirrel Appreciation Day, we’d like to introduce you to a unique squirrel you may not be as familiar the Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel Read more…
Frog Friday: Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad
The Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad, is not actually a “True” Toad, but instead belongs to family Microhylidae, the Narrow-mouthed Toad family. Read more…
Frog Friday: Pine Woods Treefrog
Pine Woods Treefrogs are found in the southeastern Coastal Plain of Virginia, which forms the northern limit of its range. Read more…
Frog Friday: Barking Treefrog
The spotlight for today’s Frog Friday is on the Barking Treefrog which is the largest of Virginia’s treefrogs and one of the most varied in appearance. Read more…
Frog Friday: Leave Your Leaves
Fall is a beautiful time of the year in Virginia. The leaves are changing and there’s a crisp feel in the air and the frogs in every nook and cranny. Read more…