Wildlife Viewing
Introducing the Robert W. Duncan WMA & Mattaponi Bluffs WMA
The WMAs feature a diverse set of plant communities and habitats, and are excellent locations to pursue wildlife and angling activities. Read more…
Trillium at Thompson WMA
By far the most popular springtime activity on the Thompson Wildlife Management Area is viewing wildflowers where, at the higher elevations, a remarkable display of large-flowered trillium occurs. Read more…
Virginia’s Most Mysterious Birds
You might be surprised to discover the variety of owls that make Virginia home. And whoooo doesn’t love owls? Read more…
Foraging New Ground: A Pair of Endangered Woodpeckers Has Found a New Home in Big Woods Wildlife Management Area
DGIF is thrilled to share big news for a federally endangered species in Virginia: a pair of red-cockaded woodpeckers has moved in to Big Woods WMA! Read more…
Hog Island WMA: Eagles and More
Come spring, the Hog Island WMA offers some of the best wildlife watching in the Old Dominion. That’s because this season is an excellent time to observe bald eagles and other avian species. Read more…
The Richmond Falcon Cam
The 2019 Richmond Falcon Cam is live! Downtown Richmond has a new pair of peregrine falcons, ushering in a new era. Read more…
Birding Basics
Whether you are new to birding or just looking for additional tips (are you tracking and sharing your observations on eBird?), our Birding Basics page is the place for you! Ready to get started? Read more…
Winter Birding in Virginia
Winter is an outstanding time to birdwatch as typically most all of the migratory bird winter residents have arrived and the cold weather also causes “winter visitors” to appear as well. Read more…
How to Help Birds in 2019 and Beyond
As we take off into 2019, we reflect on 2018’s Year of the Bird, a celebration of birds that marked the centennial of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act—one of the first laws passed to protect wildlife and one of the most important for birds. Read more…