Pamela D'Angelo
Pamela D'Angelo
Pamela D'Angelo has an extensive background in journalism, including experience as a foreign correspondent in Kenya for The Dallas Morning News and The Washington Times and as Washington Desk Editor for United Press International. Pamela also has had writing and editing assignments for The Washington Post and other publications, as well as international press and environmental reporting fellowships in Africa. Pamela has a journalism degree from American University and teaches a journalism course at The University of Richmond.

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Famous Eagle Quietly Re-released in Northern Neck Wildlife Refuge

The world-famous bald eagle found injured in the Northern Neck last December and rehabilitated at the Wildlife Center of Virginia was quietly released  at a refuge in the Northern Neck. WCVE Correspondent Pamela D’Angelo reports from Warsaw..

Photos by James R. Deal

Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Population Highest in 20 Years

The governors of Virginia and Maryland yesterday announced that a winter survey of the Chesapeake Bay blue crab has shown the population to be the highest in 20 years. Northern Neck Correspondent Pamela D’Angelo reports.

A waterman setting pots

Heathsville Episcopal Church First to Move Back Since Court Ruling

After winning a prolonged court battle in January, the first of seven Episcopal congregations in Virginia returned to their church this weekend in time to celebrate Palm Sunday. Northern Neck correspondent Pamela D’Angelo reports.

Center for Conservation Biology Launches Global Osprey Watch

It’s been just three weeks since The Center for Conservation Biology created Project Osprey Watch and already more than 400 people from across the U.S and in the United Kingdom have registered nearly 800 nests. The center, shared by William & Mary and Virginia Commonwealth University, wants to sign up even more. Northern Neck Correspondent Pamela D’Angelo reports.  Listeners can find more information at www.osprey-watch.org
 

Osprey chicks at one week old.
A full-grown osprey.

Mating Skunks Hit Virginia's Roads

This time of year, the road to Richmond is lined with skunks. Not the political sort. These are the black-furred, cat-like animals easily recognized for their bold white stripes and infamous, odious spray.  Northern Neck Correspondent Pamela D'Angelo reports.

Eastern Shore Clam Bill Put Off

A bill to help hard clam farmers on the Eastern Shore concerned Chesapeake Bay watermen and was continued to next year. Northern Neck Correspondent Pamela D’Angelo reports.

Clam aquaculture on the Eastern Shore. credit: Richard Ayers, Virginia Eastern S

Legislator Aims to Curb Powers of Conservation Officers

State legislation to reduce the authority of Virginia’s Department of Game and Inland Fisheries was defeated by the Virginia Senate last week, but two similar bills will be considered in the General Assembly next year. The bills introduced by Sen. Richard Stuart of Stafford have some questioning the intentions of its sponsor.

 

Celebrity Eagle on the Mend at Wildlife Center

In early December, a world-famous bald eagle was found injured in the Northern Neck and brought back to the Wildlife Center of Virginia, a teaching and research veterinary hospital in Waynesboro, where she is slowly on the mend. Northern Neck Correspondent Pamela D’Angelo reports.

Northumberland Board Approves Controversial Development on Chesapeake Bay

Last night, the Northumberland County Board of Supervisors approved a controversial 900-acre development on the Chesapeake Bay. WCVE-News Northern Neck Correspondent Pamela D’Angelo reports.

Kayakers enjoy the scenic conservation lands of Bluff Point.