Wildlife
Learn more about your favorite Chesaepake Bay wildlife.
The black skimmer is a rare find in the Chesapeake region
December 9, 2024This skillful forager has trouble finding safe, undisturbed beach habitat
Read storyJuvenile striped bass numbers low in both Maryland and Virginia
November 25, 2024Habitat pressure is impeding reproduction for the Bay’s signature fish
Read storyThe Eastern whip-poor-will is a vocal night-time forager who is attuned to the moon
November 6, 2024This native bird was named after its distinctive call
Read storyBrook trout resurgence in the Potomac headwaters is a beacon of hope
October 31, 2024New funding helps Trout Unlimited continue its restoration work
Read storyThese creatures celebrate Halloween every day with their permanent costumes
October 30, 2024Five critters around the watershed use mimicry to protect themselves
Read storyIn search of a true river monster
October 29, 2024The Atlantic sturgeon is slowly recovering in Virginia
Read storyThe bloodroot plant is so much more than just an early spring flower
August 6, 2024The bloodroot plant possesses a bright red sap sometimes used as a natural dye
Read storyBeing an influential pollinator is no sweat for these bees
July 17, 2024Sweat bees possess unique traits that make them crucial for pollination
Read storyThe eastern fence lizard: Nature’s master of disguise
May 8, 2024A reptile well-versed in defense
Read storyInaugural State of the Streams report card shows the health of five waterways around Washington, D.C.
April 26, 2024All monitored creeks scored “fair” in the Nature Forward report card
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