Recent News: #wildlife
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May 04, 2022
Native to the Chesapeake, common milkweed is a food source for over 450 insects
Insects use the unpalatable compounds in milkweed plants to ensure their survival.
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April 06, 2022
Lampreys in the Bay—vicious parasite or a welcome wonder?
The American brook lamprey is a native fish of the Chesapeake Bay
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March 30, 2022
Tracking the elusive tiger salamander on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
Vernal pool monitoring programs track the breeding activity of endangered tiger salamanders.
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March 03, 2022
The northern flicker is a delightful sight for birders
This ground-feeding woodpecker is known for its eye-catching patterns.
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February 01, 2022
Mourning doves raise multiple broods each year
These lovey-dovey couples find a mate each spring with their sorrowful coos
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January 10, 2022
5 reasons bald eagles are wild about the Chesapeake Bay watershed
I want to fly like an eagle…to the Bay!
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January 03, 2022
Dense forests in the Chesapeake watershed are home to eastern North America’s smallest owl species
Dense forests in the Chesapeake watershed are home to eastern North America’s smallest owl species
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October 22, 2021
Virginia’s largest seabird colony thrives amid rush hour traffic
Manmade habitat in Hampton offers shelter from larger threats
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October 12, 2021
Innovative projects to improve stream health, reduce urban runoff and restore fish passage receive funding
The Chesapeake Stewardship Fund awards $10 million for on-the-ground projects
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October 05, 2021
A tiny fuzzy bat calls Chesapeake trees home
The eastern red bat is the most common tree bat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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