Starting in 1927, state birds began to be selected by states. The first states to adopt a state bird were Alabama, Florida, Maine, Missouri, Oregon, Texas and Wyoming. The last state to pick its ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Monday is the deadline to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count, a worldwide event that encourages families to get outside and interact with nature. Each year ...

Data: USDA; Map: Kavya Beheraj/Axios Virginia is facing the worst bird flu spike since the nationwide outbreak started in 2022, USDA data shows. Why it matters: It's wreaking havoc on farmers ...

Wildlife officials in Virginia are asking residents to help monitor cases of avian flu in the state’s bird population as cases rise in the United States. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — From the Commonwealth’s state dog to Virginia’s official salamander, Virginia actually has quite a few state animals. 8News has compiled a list of all of Virginia’s ...

And here in Virginia. state agencies are monitoring an increase in cases among wild birds in the eastern part of the state. They stress the risk of transmission to people is low. And the food ...

Virginia bird owners should report sick birds or unusual bird deaths to the State Veterinarian’s Office at 804-692-0601 or at ...

Virginia has reported its first case of bird flu in a mammal, as the disease continues to ravage the U.S. poultry industry sending the price of eggs skyrocketing. The Blue Ridge Wildlife Center in ...

Do you find yourself somewhere along the spectrum between casual nature enjoyer and dedicated bird-watcher? The Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) has created a winter birding guide to allow Virg… ...

Health officials in Virginia are tracking an uptick in bird flu cases. ... or contacting the state veterinarian’s office at 804.692.0604 or vastatevet@vdacs.virginia.gov..