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...
by Ryan Walsh | Mar 25, 2019 | Conservation Tips, News, Wildlife of the James |
With warm weather approaching, you are likely to see one of the most beautiful spring and summer residents of the James River Watershed, the prothonotary warbler!Also known as the canary of the swamp, this gorgeous bird makes its home in wetlands, and nests in tree...
by Ben Watson | Jan 4, 2019 | Advocacy, Community Conservation, James River Watch, James Riverkeeper, News, Watershed Restoration, Wildlife of the James |
As we kick off 2019 and turn a very soggy page on the past year, it’s worth looking back at one of 2018’s main themes, at least as far as the James River is concerned: the rain. To state the obvious it’s been wet – I mean unrelentingly, record-settingly wet – across...
by Jamie Brunkow | Oct 22, 2018 | Education, James Riverkeeper, News, Wildlife of the James |
Juvenile Atlantic Sturgeon confirm successful spawning but concerns remain Last week, James River Association education staff discovered five young Atlantic sturgeon during an education program on the James River. On their 40-foot education boat, Spirit of the James,...
by Sophie Stern | Oct 22, 2018 | Conservation Tips, News, Wildlife of the James |
Bats have earned a bad reputation for being spooky, nuisance pests in backyards and attics. Let’s dispel those myths this Halloween and focus on how beneficial these flying mammals can be for your garden. Bats are excellent pollinators and natural pest control,...
by Adrienne Kotula | Feb 19, 2018 | Advocacy, James Riverkeeper, News, Wildlife of the James |
An adult menhaden can filter up to four gallons of water in a minute! These fish keep the ocean water clean and clear. The Atlantic menhaden also happens to be an extremely important food source for many other aquatic animals. Therefore, the Chesapeake Bay’s ecosystem...
