Tagged Stories: "wildlife"
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These spooky spiders are master engineers
October 14, 2022A female yellow garden spider stands over prey wrapped in in silk in her web. (Photo courtesy of Rik Brittain/iNaturalist CC BY-NC)
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With only a week to live, luna moths are a rare sight
June 1, 2022The 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, 2022Insects use the unpalatable compounds in milkweed plants to ensure their survival.
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Lampreys in the Bay—vicious parasite or a welcome wonder?
April 6, 2022The 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, 2022Vernal 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, 2022This ground-feeding woodpecker is known for its eye-catching patterns.
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Mourning doves raise multiple broods each year
February 1, 2022These 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, 2022I 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, 2022Dense forests in the Chesapeake watershed are home to eastern North America’s smallest owl species
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Virginia’s largest seabird colony thrives amid rush hour traffic
October 22, 2021Manmade habitat in Hampton offers shelter from larger threats
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