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  1. Recent Stories

Wildlife

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Chesapeake Stewardship Partnership News Restoration Spotlight Travel, Recreation and Culture Watershed Science Wildlife

With only a week to live, luna moths are a rare sight

June 1, 2022

The luna moth can be seen in forested areas throughout the watershed

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Native to the Chesapeake, common milkweed is a food source for over 450 insects

May 4, 2022

Insects use the unpalatable compounds in milkweed plants to ensure their survival.

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Vigilant volunteers offer a safety net for migrating birds

April 18, 2022

Lights Out Baltimore works to reduce bird fatalities

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Lampreys in the Bay—vicious parasite or a welcome wonder?

April 6, 2022

The American brook lamprey is a native fish of the Chesapeake Bay

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Tracking the elusive tiger salamander on Maryland’s Eastern Shore

March 30, 2022

Vernal pool monitoring programs track the breeding activity of endangered tiger salamanders.

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The northern flicker is a delightful sight for birders

March 3, 2022

This ground-feeding woodpecker is known for its eye-catching patterns.

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Are there sharks in the Chesapeake Bay?

February 11, 2022

There are at least 12 species of sharks found in the Bay. Some are quite abundant, while others are very rare.

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Mourning doves raise multiple broods each year

February 1, 2022

These lovey-dovey couples find a mate each spring with their sorrowful coos

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5 reasons bald eagles are wild about the Chesapeake Bay watershed

January 10, 2022

I want to fly like an eagle…to the Bay!

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Dense forests in the Chesapeake watershed are home to eastern North America’s smallest owl species

January 3, 2022

Dense forests in the Chesapeake watershed are home to eastern North America’s smallest owl species

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