At the rate of $33.49 per volunteer hour, volunteers provided over $7.4 million ($7,405,710,68) worth of work to Virginia ...

As more and more "historical" checklists are added to the platform, birds we've lost now mingle with those still hanging on.

He gained a cult following through novels that married zany, acid-tinged humor with philosophical inquiry and literary zest.

Tom Robbins, the novelist and prankster-philosopher who charmed and addled millions of readers, has died. He was 92.

Southside SPCA Assistant Director Francee Schuma sees it as a great time for the pups and an even more exciting opportunity ...

For seed-eating birds, black oil sunflower seeds are the all-around favorite because they are high in fat and have thin shells that are easy to crack. Some birds will also eat sunflower hearts, nyjer ...

Animals, particularly birds, have been observed for their behaviors that sync with seasonal shifts. One such belief is that two woodpeckers seen on a tree may indicate a harsh or early winter, a piece ...

From sandy beaches to mountain summits to sparkling lakes, Virginia just seems to have it all. Erin Gifford is a travel and outdoor writer based in Virginia with 20+ years of writing and editing ...

or Bluesky (@Bowmanoutside). DALE’S MAILBAG “The wife and I spotted two pileated woodpeckers, along the Sag Valley Trail (Yellow Trail) near Swallow Cliffs [on Jan. 25]. . . . They were in the ...

A female Pileated Woodpecker spreads its wings as it gets ready to eat from a suet feeder near WV 2. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art ...

Small wounds inflicted on a tree by a woodpecker are less concerning than those areas where damage extends farther around the trunk.

And if you’re really lucky, you might even see a pileated woodpecker, which looks like it’s wearing a punk rock mohawk and has a beak that could probably drill through concrete. For those who prefer ...