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A "heronious" point of view: great blue herons are nesting
Posted March 18, 2025
March is prime time for viewing great blue herons as they are rebuilding their nesting colony on Woodstock Pond.
Virginia birds in The 12 Days of Christmas
Posted December 19, 2024
Winter is a great time for birding in Virginia. Participate in the Christmas Bird Count or simply go looking for winter wildlife on your own. Find out which Virginia birds you should be on the look out for this time of year.
Winter Wildlife Adventures at Virginia State Parks
Posted January 11, 2023
Wintertime is the perfect time to view wildlife at a Virginia State Park. Enjoy a ranger-led or self-guided program that showcases the birds and wildlife that reside at the park. Bring your binoculars so you can better view these stunning animals.
Count Birds for Science: The Great Backyard Bird Count
Posted February 10, 2022
Every year, the Cornell Ornithology Lab asks the public to count birds in the name of science. Join us in the Great Backyard Bird Count at a park near you!
Osprey & Prey Season
Posted March 01, 2021
Osprey are flying back to the area. So are their favorite fish.
Meet the Marsh: Grass & Sky
Posted August 20, 2020
Discover what birds and plants live in the marshes at York River State Park