A recent expansion of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge includes 410 acres of forest and wetland habitat that is important for birds and other wildlife. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) acquired the properties from The Nature Conservancy. The expansion … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently confirmed that a deceased manatee was found near Baltimore Maryland. DNR located the manatee in Dundalk after receiving a call from a citizen who reported the apparent death of the animal. The … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting entries for its annual photo contest through Aug. 31, 2016. Photographers of all skill levels may enter images featuring birds, insects, flora, outdoor recreation, nature in action, scenic landscapes, and/or wildlife. New … Continued
Winter Wildlife Festival January 29-31, 2016 Hampton Roads Virginia The 2016 Winter Wildlife Festival includes birding trips on the Chesapeake Bay, Pleasure House Point, Lake Lawson/Lake Smith, Back Bay/False Cape, Urban Birding, nature photography seminars, whale watching, workshops and exhibits … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the first portion of Maryland’s draft State Wildlife Action Plan. This first section focuses on threatened wildlife species and their habitat. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requires … Continued