Wildlife Viewing
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…
Spring Migration Has Begun! Visit the Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail to View Migratory Birds
Each spring, warblers travel through Virginia along the Atlantic Flyway. This annual journey presents a marvelous opportunity to experience the colors and sounds of spring migration. Read more…
Season Three of the 2nd Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas – How You Can Help
Harness your interest in birds and the great outdoors by contributing to a homegrown project that aims to make a difference for bird conservation right here in Virginia! Read more…
Progress Continues on Loggerhead Shrike Project
These fascinating songbirds behave more like a bird of prey, hunting insects, birds, lizards, and small mammals from perches. Read more…