We're excited to announce that this year's osprey chick will be named Poppy! Despite a turbulent summer, Poppy has been resilient and fledged. We expect Poppy to leave the nest soon for migration south, followed shortly by Tom and Audrey. Tune in at www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/webcams/osprey

Join Chesapeake Conservancy for a tour of Fort McHenry, birthplace of "The Star-Spangled Banner!" Explore this landmark of history while discovering its lasting legacy, natural resources, current events and surrounding communities. Register at lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/y2t4d...

Help us welcome Dr. Zhengxiao Yan, our new data specialist with the Conservation Innovation Center! Dr. Yan will use geospatial data science and artificial intelligence to address environmental and conservation challenges in the Chesapeake region. www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/staff/dr-zhe...

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We're proud to sponsor the Bay Journal monthly newscast which delivers the latest on environmental news from across the Chesapeake Bay watershed! Catch up on their latest episodes at www.bayjournal.com/newscast/

The air over the #ChesapeakeBay comes from an area much larger than our watershed, up to 570,000 square miles. That means wildlifefire smoke and air pollution can impact our region from much further away. Thank you Chesapeake Bay Foundation for this representation!

#ICYMI our summer Shorelines newsletter was published! This season's issue celebrates the planting of 100,000 live stakes, conservation of two significant parcels of land, expansion of high-resolution data for Virginia and more. Read it today at buff.ly/6BRW3Xt

Sad news to report from the osprey nest. As a result of the heat wave, we believe two of the chicks have succumbed to the temperatures. Crazy Osprey Lady has been monitoring the nest and can only see one active, moving chick. We're sorry to report on this news.

Zoinks! The osprey webcam is currently down due to technical issues. explore.org and Crazy Osprey Lady are putting in the work to resolve the issue and restore the feed. Thank you for your patience. Until then, we hope you enjoy a lookback at years past with the highlights mode at buff.ly/gXzyUpH

Black history abounds in every corner of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Discover and explore significant sites of Black history this #BayAwarenessWeek! Check it out today at buff.ly/30q3ewf

What's on your summer book list? We're reading Campfire Stories: Chesapeake Bay, Tales and Travel Companion. Take a journey through Bay ecology, history, culture and more. Pick up your copy today at www.campfirestoriesbook.com/chesapeake-bay

Chesapeake Conservancy is hiring a Director of Land Conservation! This person will be a member of our management team and provide leadership, coordination and execution of our conservation activities across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Learn more and apply at www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.p...

Chick alert! We're excited to share that two osprey chicks successfully hatched yesterday. Fingers crossed we'll see the third chick hatch soon. Tune in today at buff.ly/nOk0Win

Help us welcome Katie Gardner, our project coordinator/geospatial analyst. Katie will work on our Chesapeake Tributaries Initiative to support our rapid stream delisting initiative, as well as other projects. We can't wait to see the cool projects you'll work on. buff.ly/71yy9sl

2025 was a big year for Chesapeake Conservancy, from expanding public access to advancing land use and land cover data and growing partnerships. We’re grateful to our donors, partners and supporters who helped make this work possible. See more in our 2025 Annual Report: buff.ly/8TjHUge

Egg alert! Audrey laid her first egg of the season this morning, April 21! Congrats to the proud osprey parents. Fingers crossed we see a few more eggs in the next several days. Don't miss a moment and tune in today at www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/webcams/osprey

A splash of color goes a long way! Tom & Audrey have built a beautiful nest for the season. Fingers crossed we see some eggs soon to fill it up. Don't miss a moment this osprey season at www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/webcams/osprey @explore.org

Breaking bird news! A new clutch of eggs has been laid on the falcon scrape. Over the weekend, Barb laid two eggs on April 4 and April 5. The initial egg, laid by a different female, has been moved aside. Could we see more eggs this season? Tune in today at explore.org/livecams/fal...

Breaking bird update! We have confirmation from Crazy Osprey Lady that the pair of Osprey on the platform are indeed the Tom & Audrey from last year. Tune in today and watch the pair rebuild their nest at buff.ly/ovzZEv9

Bird news! We’re excited to announce a new peregrine falcon cam with exclusive on-site photos! Tune in today for the plush adventures of a peregrine falcon and discover the secret world of stuffies this spring. #AprilFools

Could our fave osprey couple finally be home? A pair of familiar-looking osprey landed on the nest platform earlier this morning. We can't confirm Tom and Audrey yet but fingers crossed! Tune in today at www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/webcams/osprey

Spring has sprung! Thank you to our volunteer, Poppy, for capturing the first osprey visits of the season this morning! And thank you to explore.org for a new webcam. Incredible video! Check out the osprey webcam today at www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/webcams/osprey

Make your voice heard! Join fellow community members this afternoon for a conversation on what a future Phoebus-Ft. Monroe Coalition could look like. Learn more about this opportunity at buff.ly/eOyl1dU

Heron alert! Though off to a windy start, we've spotted Rell & Eddie making themselves known on the wildlife webcam. The property owner has even spotted a few nests in the trees. Tune in today and check out the heron cam at buff.ly/fz733SB explore.org

Osprey watch! Our osprey cam, in partnership with explore.org, is live! In past years, we've seen Tom & Audrey return in mid-to-late March. Fingers crossed we'll see an osprey on the nest soon. Tune in today at buff.ly/tNV0MQv

Egg alert! Barb the peregrine falcon has laid her an egg! Barb tends to lay four eggs in a season. Here's hoping we see a few more! Tune in today at buff.ly/yILZbKY explore.org #WildlifeWednesday

#DYK Harriet Tubman was a military veteran? In the Civil War, Tubman served as a spy, Union nurse and led an armed raid along the Combahee River, freeing 750 enslaved people. Hats off to Harriet! Learn more at www.nps.gov/hatu/learn/h... 📸: Harvey B. Lindsley, The Library of Congress

We're kicking off heron season! The camera is up and running, and the property owner has confirmed there is recent bird activity. We're eagerly waiting for a heron to return to the featured nest. Tune in to catch a glimpse at buff.ly/HyFHzly Thank you explore.org!

Bird season is starting up soon! Barb tends to lay her eggs between late-February and mid-March. We can't wait for the next generation of eyases. Tune in now at www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/webcams/pere...

Chesapeake Conservancy is hiring! We're looking for a Data Project Manager to join our team and manage our geospatial work between our Conservation Innovation Center, EPA and the Chesapeake Bay Program. Learn more about the cool opportunity and apply today at www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.p...