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Chesapeake Almanac Podcast
During a 24- to 30-month life span, a blue crab will molt over 20 times. What goes on inside the animal to trigger the shedding of it's entire shell? And what does it mean for the crab, and for the crabbers who do business in soft crabs? John Page Williams sheds light on both the human and critter stories.
Chesapeake Almanac Podcast
How does a freshwater town 58 miles from the Chesapeake Bay have highest average daily tide change of any location on the Chesapeake? John Page Williams explains the many elements that converge to create Walkerton, Virginia's unique place on the tide tables.
Chesapeake Almanac Podcast
Did you know cattails are edible? In this episode, John Page Williams talks about the different ways to enjoy two species of cattails common to Chesapeake Bay country.
Video
What is air pollution? Where does it come from? And how can we help improve air quality? Find the answers to these questions and more with this new video from CBF Educators.
Chesapeake Almanac Podcast
May is the beginning of horseshoe crab spawning season on the Chesapeake Bay. John Page Williams takes a look at the reproductive cycle and history of these curious critters.
Chesapeake Almanac Podcast
You can start finding diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) around the Chesapeake Bay region in May, when they emerge from their winter hibernation under the mud to mate and simply absorb spring's warmth and sunshine. In this episode, John Page Williams shares the species' history along the Chesapeake and the challenges they continue to face.
Educational Video
A CBF Education Student Investigation: The early life of a Chesapeake Bay blue crab can be perilous. Explore the different stages of a blue crab’s early life in this video.
Webinar
Your yard can be an oasis, a rest area for birds, bees, and butterflies to fuel up and raise their young. Few of us have a blank slate to work with, so this webinar takes you through practical steps of assessing your yard, prioritizing changes, and planting with a purpose in the Chesapeake Bay region.
Chesapeake Almanac Podcast
The well-stocked Chesapeake is home to a lot of fishing birds. In creeks and coves with high, sandy, wooded banks and shallow flats full of tasty little fish, the dominant fisher is the belted kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon). John Page Williams provides insights into what makes these brightly colored birds such successful fishers.
Chesapeake Almanac Podcast
April is a turning point for migrating birds, and the flow of life through the Chesapeake is heavy. It's the time for spotting some small travelers coming from as far south as Patagonia, at the southern tip of South America.
Chesapeake Almanac Podcast
The Chesapeake region is home to a broad variety of turtles. The most common species, however, is the common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina serpentina).
Chesapeake Almanac Podcast
In this episode, John Page shares the challenges young osprey have in learning all the skills they need before they start their migration to South America in late September.
