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For some native reptiles like turtles, preparation for colder months is important. These incredible species rely on the region’s diverse habitats, from forests to coastal shorelines, to feed, nest, and find shelter as temperatures begin to drop.
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Where do some of our favorite bugs go during the colder months? Some migrate, some hibernate (in a sense), and some leave their eggs to overwinter in a safe place to support next year’s generation. Let’s take a look at what some of the Chesapeake’s more iconic insects do during the winter months.
For wildlife in the Chesapeake, it’s time to get to work. From the water, to the land, to the sky, summer for many species is breeding and nesting season.
The Baltimore oriole is a dazzling jewel of Maryland’s forests and woodlands, a vibrant songbird whose presence signals the arrival of spring and the renewal of life in our trees.
From February to May, the Atlantic Flyway — the broad migration super highway that runs through eastern North America from Florida to northern Quebec (and the other way around in the fall) — turns our region into one of the busiest routes of migratory birds in North America.
For many of us, the blankets of snow on our landscapes invoke serene images of mother nature in a deep restorative slumber, but it is actually a surprising hotspot for biological activity.
Are you eager for beavers? Explore the intricasies of these fascinating ecosystem engineers.
Are you scared of snakes? They don’t want anything to do with you either! Many people fear our legless friends, but they play an integral role in our ecosystems and try their best to avoid humans.
Move over Puxatawney Phil, there may be a new furry meteorologist in the Chesapeake Bay watershed! That’s right, the Wooly Bear Caterpillar has been rumored to be able to predict the harshness of the upcoming winter!
North America is home to nearly 300 unique species of freshwater mussels. Southeastern states, particularly those with tributaries flowing to the Mississippi River, host a massive hotspot of freshwater mussel species diversity.
