Nuthatches
The white-breasted nuthatch is one of our most common and recognizable birdfeeder visitors. Their call of “ank-ank-ank” and the speed with which they move up …
Pre-K Accepting Winter/Spring Registrations
The Chesapeake Adventurers Pre-K is in its Winter session, which runs until March 1, 2019. Spaces are still available! Classes run M/W/F (with no class …
Winter Events and Cattails
Marshy Point’s Winter event calendar (covering December 2018 to February 2019) is now online. The Winter edition of our newsletter, Cattails, is also available! Check …
The Opossum’s Tale
While their strange appearance and unusual habits, Virginia opossums (Didelphis virginiana) are one of our most interesting mammals. They are the only marsupials found in …
Fall Events and Cattails
Marshy Point’s Fall event calendar (covering September to November 2018) is now online. The Fall edition of our newsletter, Cattails, is also available! Check them …
Osprey Update
Both of our osprey chicks fledged the nest in late July. The parents will migrate separately to South America towards the end of August while …
Summer Events and Cattails
Marshy Point’s Summer event calendar (covering June to August 2018) is now online. The Summer edition of our newsletter, Cattails, is also available! Check them …
Osprey Nest Cam
In March, an osprey pair returned from their winter migration and build their nest on our osprey platform. Three eggs were laid, although one was …
Great Blue Herons
For anyone who is not familiar with these large, long-legged wading birds and their prehistoric sounding calls, an encounter with a great blue heron can …
Registration Open for Fall Pre-K
Registration is now open for the Chesapeake Adventurers’ Fall session, which will run from Sept. 5 to Nov. 30, 2018. You can also register for …