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A forest's hopes rest on golden wings
February 7, 2017Pennsylvania couple battles invasives and benefits a bird in decline
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More wintering waterfowl observed in Maryland in 2017
February 6, 2017Early-December cold snap spurs migration of ducks, geese and swans
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A walk for the water
February 6, 2017Indigenous women walk for the spirit and health of the Potomac River
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Falcons find homes among man-made structures
February 3, 2017After drastic population decline, peregrine falcons reestablished in Bay region
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Bay Barometer shows measured progress in Chesapeake health, restoration
February 1, 2017Leaders caution more work lies ahead
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By the Numbers: 502
January 31, 2017The number of sustainable public and charter schools in the Chesapeake Bay watershed
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Piecing together the food web puzzle
January 27, 2017Survey of fish diets helps scientists understand Bay's predators and prey
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How six Chesapeake Bay critters survive the winter
January 25, 2017From migration to hibernation, learn how native critters spend the season
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Photo Essay: Birders of a feather flock together
January 20, 2017Audubon Society's 117th annual Christmas Bird Count brings bird watchers to the Bay
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‘Winter jellyfish’ basks in cold Bay waters
January 20, 2017When temperatures drop, the lion’s mane jellyfish thrives
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