2023 Blackwater NWR Eagle Survey

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The 2024 Mid-winter Eagle Survey at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge was completed recently, with promising results. Volunteers and staff counted 174 eagles during the 30-minute count period, including 114 adult bald eagles, 48 immature bald eagles, and 12 unknowns. No golden … Continued

2020 Blackwater NWR Eagle Survey

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The 40th annual Mid-Winter Eagle Survey took place in January, 2020, at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. A total of 176 eagles were counted during the 30-minute count period at 14 survey points on and around the Refuge. The total included: … Continued

Chesapeake Conservancy Bird Cams

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Spring in the Chesapeake means the return of iconic bird species and with that return, millions of viewers will tune in to watch the Chesapeake Conservancy’s wildlife webcams. Chesapeake Conservancy is pleased to begin a new season with explore.org and … Continued

USGS Chesapeake Bay Osprey Study

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The world’s largest breeding population of ospreys is coping well with the long-lasting residues of toxic chemicals, according to a three-year study led by US Geological Survey scientists. The study focused on chemicals that were banned decades ago but remain … Continued

Chesapeake Bay Osprey-Falcon Cams

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Viewers from around the world are watching Chesapeake Bay birds of prey on the Chesapeake Conservancy’s webcams. The organization currently hosts wildlife webcams featuring peregrine falcons, osprey, and a great blue heron rookery on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Falcon Cam “Boh” … Continued