Learn about the diverse group of wildlife known as waterbirds -- loons, herons, egrets, ducks, geese, grebes, pelicans, and more -- which makes up 30 families, and, collectively about 800 species. Waterbirds can be found in the mountains, rivers, marshes, and coastal plains; each adapted to their specific environment. Whether year-round residents or long-distance migrants, many waterbirds depend on critical wetland habitats. Learn more about these amazing avian wildlife and how we can change our behaviors to help their habitats and populations.

Hosted by Ed Clark, UNTAMED takes you behind the scenes of the Wildlife Center ofVirginia, where diagnosing and treating the injuries of its patients is just thebeginning of the Center’s investigative and conservation work. The team alsostrives to identify and address the threats and hazards that cause harm to wildlifein the first place—issues ranging from illegal human activities to environmentalcontamination to emerging wildlife disease.

Visit The Wildlife Center of Virginia and UNTAMED websites to learn more!