Wildlife
Learn more about your favorite Chesaepake Bay wildlife.
The 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
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Brook trout resurgence in the Potomac headwaters is a beacon of hope
October 31, 2024New funding helps Trout Unlimited continue its restoration work
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These creatures celebrate Halloween every day with their permanent costumes
October 30, 2024Five critters around the watershed use mimicry to protect themselves
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In search of a true river monster
October 29, 2024The Atlantic sturgeon is slowly recovering in Virginia
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The 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
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Being an influential pollinator is no sweat for these bees
July 17, 2024Sweat bees possess unique traits that make them crucial for pollination
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The eastern fence lizard: Nature’s master of disguise
May 8, 2024A reptile well-versed in defense
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Inaugural 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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The eastern painted turtle: A natural work of art
April 5, 2024A reptile famous for its colorful shell
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A small creature faced with a big environmental task
March 6, 2024Brook floaters are threatened by climate change, invasive species and pollution
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