Tag: Birds

Birds in West Virginia

West Virginia is a great state to live and visit, if you love watching birds and tracking them as they...

Winter bird feeder care tips

Winter has begun, but it's not too late to put out bird feeders. Our winged friends will thank you for...

West Virginia winter wildlife viewing checklist

While many of the Mountain State's animals are cozied up in dens, nests and burrows until spring, the winter season...

First wild bobwhite quail chicks in 50 years hatch at Tomblin WMA

Five months after releasing 48 bobwhite quail at the Tomblin Wildlife Management Area, the once native birds have produced West Virginia’s first wild brood in more than...

Thousands of geese in WV wear bands. Here’s what it means.

When it comes to counting migratory game birds such as Canada geese, 1-2-3 is easier said than done. That’s why...

You might be staying inside, but West Virginia wildlife is coming out to play

So, spring's here and we're all stuck inside. Life will get back to normal for us humans eventually, but it's...

Everything you need to know about bird watching in West Virginia

State parks are a great place for beginner bird watching Most people can easily pick out West Virginia's state bird,...

Spring cleaning? Tips for getting your bird house in order.

Spring is here and birds all over West Virginia have started nesting in nooks, crannies and trees where they'll raise...

Help WV DNR Protect Loggerhead Shrikes

Loggerhead shrikes, also known as "Butcher Birds", are farm-friendly predatory songbirds with the peculiar habit of impaling prey on thorns or...

New Wildlife License Plates Available

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, in coordination with the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles, recently released two...