Wildlife
HRBT April Update: A Tale of Two Islands
As the first seabird arrivals for the 2021 nesting season have start to arrive on Ft. Wool, learn more about how DWR, VDOT, and the HRBT contractor are working together to make sure they settle and nest safely on Ft. Wool. Read more…
Groundbreaking Regulations Pass to Protect Virginia’s Migratory Birds
New Virginia regulations protect migratory birds at the state level. Read more…
March Means Morels!
Morels can make a great addition to your ingredients, so go out foraging! Read more…
Tired of Netflix? Enter the World of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Seabird Breeding Colony
Preparations are underway for another successful seabird nesting season at Ft. Wool. Read more…
If You Build It, They Will Come
How DWR relocated Virginia’s largest seabird colony on a tight timeline. Read more…
The Richmond Falcon Cam
As a new decade dawns, we are happy to welcome you to a new season of the Richmond Falcon Cam! Read more…
It’s Tax Time: Consider Supporting DWR’s Non-Game Program
Sometimes Virginia’s wildlife needs a little extra help, which is why state outdoors enthusiasts should consider supporting the Department of Wildlife Resources’ (DWR) non-game wildlife fund. Read more…
Resist the Temptation To Feed Wild Animals
Feeding wildlife might seem like a kind thing to do, but it can have serious consequences for both you and the animals. Read more…
In Search of the Snowy Owl
A day spent searching for an elusive snowy owl is never a wasted day! Read more…