Wildlife
Learn more about your favorite Chesaepake Bay wildlife.
Lampreys in the Bay—vicious parasite or a welcome wonder?
April 6, 2022The American brook lamprey is a native fish of the Chesapeake Bay
Read storyTracking the elusive tiger salamander on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
March 30, 2022Vernal pool monitoring programs track the breeding activity of endangered tiger salamanders.
Read storyThe northern flicker is a delightful sight for birders
March 3, 2022This ground-feeding woodpecker is known for its eye-catching patterns.
Read storyAre there sharks in the Chesapeake Bay?
February 11, 2022There are at least 12 species of sharks found in the Bay. Some are quite abundant, while others are very rare.
Read storyMourning doves raise multiple broods each year
February 1, 2022These lovey-dovey couples find a mate each spring with their sorrowful coos
Read story5 reasons bald eagles are wild about the Chesapeake Bay watershed
January 10, 2022I want to fly like an eagle…to the Bay!
Read storyDense 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
Read storyWildlife managers race against the clock to protect centuries-old trees
December 2, 2021The hemlock woolly adelgid threatens the future of hemlock trees in the Bay watershed and beyond.
Read storyGuardians of the road
November 4, 2021Vultures are commonly seen hovering above roadways ready to serve their important ecological role.
Read storyVirginia’s largest seabird colony thrives amid rush hour traffic
October 22, 2021Manmade habitat in Hampton offers shelter from larger threats
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