Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

The history of wildlife conservation in Pennsylvania is filled with courage and devotion. This video covers 20th century progress to restore and protect both habitat and wildlife.

Learn how supplemental wildlife feeding can have unintended consequences and discover responsible landowner practices that support healthy wildlife populations.

Above a Pennsylvania hawk watch on Stone Mountain, the global saga of fall migration is played out each year. Explore migrating raptors and the wonders of a hawk watch in this video.

The history of wildlife conservation in Pennsylvania is a tale of abundance, exploitation, and restoration. This video covers from European settlement to the end of the 19th century.

This article introduces the reader to the threat posed by rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus serotype 2 to the native rabbits and hares of Pennsylvania and the northeastern United States.

This article details the biology, life cycle, and population threats to the eastern massasauga, a venomous rattlesnake found in Pennsylvania.

A review of how wildlife management can help enhance human health and well-being

White-tailed deer movements in forests are at times predictable and other times unexplainable. Research reveals where deer go during hunting and other seasons.

Hummingbirds inspire a long list of superlatives: extravagant, remarkable, extraordinary, stunning, and unique to name a few. Discover why in this video.

White-tailed deer are an important wildlife species. Research on their behavior and impacts help people manage deer populations and forest habitat.

Join the Master Watershed Stewards for guided wetland bird walks across the PA Wilds. Learn bird identification, ecology, and photography tips while exploring diverse habitats.

Forest birds of Pennsylvania and northeastern North America come in all different shapes, sizes, seasons, and songs. Explore their background and behaviors.

Forest dwelling reptiles are widely distributed but seldom seen. Their important and diverse roles in ecosystems and their physical adaptations are fascinating to learn about.

During the First Investigation of Stream Health (FISH) activity, one optional data field records the number of frogs and toads observed or heard. Different species are active during different months in Pennsylvania.

Forest dwelling amphibians are fascinating frogs and salamanders with complex life cycles, adaptations, and ecological roles. Their wellbeing mirrors ecosystem health.

This article explains what prion diseases like chronic wasting disease (CWD), bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) are. These fatal neurological diseases can be difficult to grasp.

Raptors are birds of prey that are often migratory species and indicators of global environmental conditions. Their identification when observed at high altitudes is the birder’s challenge.

Golden Eagles undertake a spectacular annual migration following the western ridges of the Appalachians – passing over Pennsylvania heading north in the spring and south in the autumn.

A step-by-step guide to the purpose and parts of a field notebook.

Wildlife observation is an important pastime for many people and properly placed trail cameras can provide key information about which wild species are present and active.

Explore local wildlife on a guided walk focused on bird and plant identification while learning about Pennsylvania’s ecology in a fun, family-friendly setting.

How to detect conjunctivitis in birds, which birds are affected, effects, and how to prevent the spread of the disease.

Hunters are finding solutions for the issues caused by lead hunting ammunition. Lead-free rifle ammunition offers a solid choice for addressing this conservation issue.

A brief overview of the natural processes of an earthen pond and how to maintain a healthy pond.

A behind the scenes and "inside the box" view of the secret and busy life of a nesting bluebird.