Tracking eagles in 3D
Friday, January 13, 2017
During the spring of 2016, CCB assisted the U.S. Department of Defense to deploy 12 transmitters on bald eagles near airports.
Master's student studies at the Cary Institute
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Spencer Tassone is one of a handful of students awarded an opportunity to study at the prestigious Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, New York.
Plovers navigate the dangers of Hurricane Matthew
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
The impact of large storms on barrier island or beach systems isn’t always negative, and some birds have adapted.
Breeding birds of Virginia
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
On 21 May, 2015 the Virginia Academy of Science held a symposium on the campus of James Madison University entitled, "State of Virginia's Environment."
Virginia peregrine falcons leap forward
Thursday, January 5, 2017
The 2016 population is the largest ever recorded in the state and represents the fourth consecutive year exceeding the historic mark.
Eastern black rails in free fall
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Considered the most secretive of the marsh birds, the population of the eastern black rail is declining sharply.
Panama Avian Field Ecology program takes over VCU's Instagram page
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
The VCU Make It Real Instagram page is being taking over this week by VCU Life Sciences' Panama Avian Field Ecology study abroad program.
The Progress-Index interviews VCU River Rivers Center's Matt Balazik
Monday, December 12, 2016
VCU Rice Rivers Center Matt Balazik speaks to the Progress-Index about his capture last month of two juvenile sturgeon in the James River.
Vulcan Materials donates construction materials for VCU Inger Rice Lodge project
Friday, December 9, 2016
The VCU Rice Rivers Center has received tons of support - 475 tons to be exact - from Vulcan Materials.
Oysters in the classroom
Thursday, December 8, 2016
The Virginia Oyster Shell Recycling Program was recently awarded a grant from the Dominion Foundation to bring oysters into two area high schools.
