Virginia has more than 400 bird species, according to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Virginia is home to every naturally occurring species on the East Coast, from the seashore to the highlands. Previously scarce or vulnerable species such as eagles and osprey have made a considerable comeback in Virginia because to the tireless work of conservation groups.
The following images were created with the help of talented photographers from across the state. Even if you are not a “birdwatcher” by definition, thanks to them, you can enjoy the beauty of Virginia’s birds for a few seconds. Take in the scenery!
- Winter Cardinal
2. Papa Osprey Bringing Home Dinner On The Potomac River
3. Female Hooded Merganser In Hybla Valley
4. American Goldfinch
5. Black-Throated Green Warbler At Natural Chimneys Regional Park, Mt Solon
6. Spring Cardinal…truly the bird for all seasons
7. A Male Downy Woodpecker Trying For A Snack
8. Great Horned Owl Looking None Too Pleased
9. A Family Of Hooded Mergansers – I guess they will grow into their “hair”
10. Mama Osprey And Her Chicks At Belle Haven
11. Prothonotary Warbler At The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
12. Red-Bellied Woodpecker At The Feeder In Arlington
13. This Scarlet Tanager Looks Like He Was Painted Into The Scene
14. Seagull At Virginia Beach… sometimes the light works magic
15. And Sometimes It’s The Water…
16. A Virginia Rail Camouflaged In The Marsh At Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
17. Wilson’s Snipe In Groveton
18. A Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
19. Swainson’s Warbler At The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
20. Male Red-Winged Blackbird Giving A Shout Out
21. Mighty Eagle At The Virginia Living Museum In Hampton
22. Greylag Goose At Byrd Park In Richmond
23. A Cooper’s Hawk With His Lunch
24. An Eagle On His Perch At Deep River Basin, Richmond
25. A Great Blue Heron Looks Out From His Perch
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