Nature & Wildlife

Summer days seem to be filled with millions of insects of all different varieties. They thrive in the warm temperatures that spring and summer bring.

Something that I really like about Virginia State Parks and James River State Park in particular is the various ecosystems that are being managed.

Sometimes my back yard seems like a sound track from a nature show! It’s hard to believe all the different bird song I hear but cannot see the

Spring weather is finally here at Mason Neck State Park, and with warmer days we see not only more park visitors but more park wildlife. We also see

Scott Baron, a ten year Virginia State Parks volunteer, has provided the following Winter Virginia Bird Watching report from Sky Meadows State Park.

Snakehead fish in Virginia.

Snakes seem to get a bad rap for one reason or another. Personally, I am a great admirer of snakes. Sure, some could be dangerous when provoked, but

Snow came a little early this year to central Virginia. It is unusual for us to get snow before Christmas, but maybe some will stick around until the

Snuffleufagus the rehabilitated harp seal began his journey back into the wild at 2pm Tuesday, March 31st at First Landing State Park! At first