by Jamie Brunkow | Sep 24, 2019 | James Riverkeeper, News, Wildlife of the James |
An ancient creature is returning to the James River. It is continuing an annual migration that has taken place for eons, traveling great distances to reach its home spawning grounds. You can witness this endangered species return the James River where its population...
by Ryan Walsh | Sep 5, 2019 | News, Watershed Restoration, Wildlife of the James |
Marshes, like most other habitats, are best described by the plants that live in them. Differing conditions, such as the fluctuation of salinity and temperature, can allow for varied species to colonize areas. The marshes of Hampton Roads are home to many unique...
by Ryan Walsh | Aug 9, 2019 | News, Watershed Restoration, Wildlife of the James |
Welcome back to the marsh! At this time of the year, the heat from the summer is beginning to fade and the vast expanse of Spartina (also called Cordgrasses) turns from vibrant green to a more subdued gold. Gulls and terns begin their southward migration, while...
by James River Association Intern | Jul 24, 2019 | News, Wildlife of the James |
Have you ever heard a frog chuckle? The Southern Leopard Frog, scientific name Lithobates sphenocephalus, does! During the breeding season, the male is said to have a chuckle-like call. Though affected by urbanization, loss of water, and water pollution, these frogs...
by Ryan Walsh | Jul 8, 2019 | Conservation Tips, News, Watershed Restoration, Wildlife of the James |
Welcome to the saltmarsh, one of the most dynamic habitats in the James River Watershed! Here, salty water from the Atlantic Ocean meets freshwater from the James River and its tributaries. Plants and animals that call the saltmarsh home have to deal with constantly...
by Ryan Walsh | Apr 23, 2019 | Conservation Tips, News, Wildlife of the James |
Have you ever ventured into the woods after a rainy spring day and found what appears to be a new pond? You may have discovered one of the most exciting, albeit temporary, habitats in Virginia!Known as vernal pools, these ephemeral bodies of water appear with rains in...
