NATURE: Rhythms & Tides
 | The Snow Goose Spectacle
If there's one wildlife experience that defines Delmarva in the winter, it may be the annual arrival of migrating Snow Geese to our coastal marshes and farm fields.
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 | Winter Forest Hiking
Hiking in Delmarva's forests this winter is a great reason to spend time outside.
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 | Feeding Our Feathered Friends
We may not spend much time in our garden during this time of year, but that does not mean that other folks don't hang out there. Feathered folks - that is.
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 | Terrapin Beach Nature Park
If you can spare an hour or more next time you're crossing the bridge, stop near Stevensville, Maryland, to explore Terrapin Nature Park.
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 | Delmarva’s Wild Turkeys
Today, these large, spectacular birds are a fairly common sight, and easy to recognize as they strut along the forested edges of Delmarva's open fields.
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Wildlife This Month
Assateague mares start to show off recently born foals. The northern spring migration is well underway by the end of April. Song birds are arriving. Waterfowl and raptors are moving on. A few transient green wing teal are still in the area as of the beginning of the month. Animals also begin to shake of their winter doldrums and are sometimes more visible. Deer, unafraid with hunting season over can also be seen more frequently. In the water, look for muskrats and otters. Baby terrapins are also making an appearance. Watch for them in your lawn when mowing for the first time this spring.
Fishing & Hunting
Upper Shore Bays & Streams: Crappy, Yellow Perch, & Shad (which is catch & release)
Mid Shore Atlantic Ocean & Bays: Mackerel, Sea Bass, Blue Fish, Tautog, & Rock Fish
Mid Shore Chesapeake: Red Drum, Perch & Speckled Trout
Lower Shore Chesapeake Bay & Atlantic Ocean: Red & Black Drum
If you are looking for fresh locally caught seafood in local markets the following are available to consumers around the Eastern Shore: Black drumfish, Blue Crab, Catfish, Clams, Croaker, Flounder, Lobster, Monkfish, Oysters, Perch, Sea Bass, Weakfish
Remember if commercial fisherman can catch these fish then you may be able to catch them too - though they may have an advantage with better equipment and boats. But don't let that stop you from trying or picking some up at your local fish market.
For weekly trends and bait suggestions check these online fishing report resources before you head out:
Make sure you are legal - check local regulations:
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Thank you to our community partners. |
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