Recent News: #wildlife
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June 01, 2020
Clearing up confusion around the snowberry clearwing
This strange-looking insect has been perplexing people for years
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May 01, 2020
Born to stand out
Five-lined skinks provide a pop of color to the forest floor
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April 24, 2020
Eight ways to explore the Chesapeake Bay from home
Can’t get outside? Here are eight ways to access the Bay from the comfort of your couch
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April 10, 2020
Wooded wetlands host amphibians aplenty
The wood frog is an early-season visitor to vernal pools
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April 01, 2020
Ten Chesapeake species with unique nicknames
These creative names will bring some joy to your day
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March 27, 2020
Female birds show their colors
Though the females are often drab, there are exceptions to every rule
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March 20, 2020
Is the Chesapeake Bay fresh or salty?
Salinity makes a big difference to underwater life
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March 06, 2020
Tiny crustaceans in their transient ponds
Fairy shrimp thrive in short-lived woodland wetlands
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February 20, 2020
Eastern Neck is a quiet retreat for waterfowl lovers
Wildlife has long lured (not too many) people to the island refuge
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February 19, 2020
A new shoreline uses oyster castles to shield a community
Volunteers in a Virginia neighborhood work together to restore their backyard
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