Wildlife Viewing
Elk & Other Wildlife Adventures Await in Southwest Virginia
Additional outdoor adventure opportunities that will facilitate the Virginia Elk and wildlife experience in the Appalachia Valley are now open to the public for elk and other wildlife watching! Read more…
Represent Virginia Birds in the October Global Big Day
October 6th, 2018 is the Global Big Day, a 24-hour event seeking to document as many bird species as possible across the world. Participation is easy – get outdoors and do some birdwatching! Read more…
Fall Migration is Reaching its Peak! Visit the Virginia Bird & Wildlife Trail to View Migrating Birds
Learn about the best sites to see the fall migration of raptors and warblers in Virginia Read more…
Connecting Children to Nature via The Virginia Wildlife Grant Program
DGIF encourages you to introduce a child to nature to help foster their love for wild animals and wild places. A single encounter can spark a lifelong passion. Read more…
Good Birding Continues with a Roseate Spoonbill and More at Hog Island WMA
In addition to the ruff and the roseate spoonbill, birders have been turning in some impressive eBird checklists for Hog Island WMA, including reports of American avocet, tri-colored heron, little blue heron, white ibis, and glossy ibis. Read more…
Rare Bird Attracted By Renovation Project at Hog Island Wildlife Management Area
Ruff sightings in coastal Virginia are rare–the last documentation at Hog Island was in May of 1986! Read more…
Wildlife Viewing with the Virginia Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments
A very special thank you to Richmond Ford for supporting this program through the Virginia Wildlife Grant Program. Watch…
Represent Virginia Birds in the Global Big Day
May 5th, 2018 is the Global Big Day, a 24-hour event seeking to document as many bird species as possible across the world. Participation is easy – get outdoors and do some birdwatching! Read more…
The Northern Saw-whet Owl: Virginia’s “Other” Small Owl
Relatively little is known about Saw-whets in Virginia due to their nocturnal and secretive habits. Learn how you can help gather needed information by conducting Saw-whet surveys for the VABBA2. Read more…