How You Can Help Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Thrive This Spring and Summer
A hummingbird hovers above a blooming flower, his red-throat patch shining bright like rubies. He zips and zags. Upwards. Backwards. To the side. Around a tree. Preening his emerald-green feathers amongst the fragrant blossoms, his wings nearly translucent beneath the...
A Little Bit About Skunks
As most people know, skunks are those funny, furry, white, and black mammals that can cause a stink when they are cornered or threatened. But what most don’t know, is that there’s technically twelve types of skunks: the Striped Skunk, the Hooded Skunk, the Western...
Crusty Bird Ailment
Wildlife centers, rehabilitators and veterinarians are searching for answers to numerous reports of sick and dying birds with swollen eyes, a crusty eye discharge and neurological signs such as unusual head bobbing and difficulty with balance.
Wildlife Laws in Virginia
You might not think so, but wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and release are heavily regulated activities. In an effort to better educate the public on wildlife laws in Virginia, we have compiled the following set of FAQs for our readers.
Rehabilitators, Our Unsung Heroes
Read the story of Mattie Libre, a NoVa wildlife rehabilitator who works with vultures and opossums.
