There are over 400 species of birds found in Virginia, according to the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). Of those, birdwatchers should look out for the following rare species: 1.

Tufted titmouses are gray birds with black on the forehead and a white or buff-colored chest. Adults are about 5 to 6.5 inches long, with a wingspan of about 9.75 inches. White-throated s parrow ...

The osprey is in decline in one of its key territories and some scientists blame overfishing of menhaden, an important food ...

Ten or more other wild bird species found dead in the same area Notify DWR by calling the Virginia wildlife conflict helpline at (855) 571-9003, or email [email protected] Share this page ...

In Virginia, only an estimated 300 of the birds have survived the rigorous challenges ... to petition the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the bird under the Endangered Species Act.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has reported an increasing number of sick or dead wild birds throughout the Eastern Shore. This comes after a ...

Fall bird migration in Northern Virginia peaks from mid-September to early November. Earlier this fall, several uncommon sightings included an American avocet, an American white pelican and a tri ...

The Virginia Cooperative Extension is warning the public about a recent bird flu outbreak that could affect poultry in the Commonwealth. The outbreak was reported in Accomack County on Jan. 16 ...