Quiz: Fish on the move!
/ Willis KliefothWhat do you know about the species that summer (or winter) in our waters?
Photo Courtesy of the Chesapeake bay program.
Migration isn’t just for the birds! Hundreds of species of fish call the Potomac River and its tributaries home - but some keep a second home elsewhere.
Some of our favorite native fish spend part of the year or part of their lives away from our waters. But this doesn’t make the Potomac, and its health, any less important to them. Migratory fish not only directly connect our ecosystem with the open ocean, but depend on the Potomac for vital parts of their life cycle. Why else would they swim hundreds of miles back here to give birth?
Test your knowledge of these busy swimmers with our quiz all about fish on the move. Then head to the river to welcome these intrepid travelers home!
How’d you do? Don’t worry, the fish care more about the health of the Potomac than your quiz score! Check out our most recent Potomac River Report Card to see how vital fish populations are faring.
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The Potomac River region boasts around 120 bird species thanks to plentiful food and habitat options.
Check out these five large birds you can easily spot on a thirty-minute walk along the river—and read on for inspiration on what smaller species to look out for next!
The Potomac River region boasts around 120 bird species thanks to plentiful food and habitat options. Check out these five large birds you can easily spot on a thirty-minute walk along the river—and read on for inspiration on what smaller species to look out for next!
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As dolphins are currently returning to our waters, learn from expert Ann-Marie Jacoby of the Potomac-Chesapeake Dolphin Project about the history, lives, and behaviors of dolphins in the area.
Have you ever wondered how our local critters get through the winter?
Whether it’s packing on the pounds, getting out of Dodge, or cozying up with some friends, Mother Nature has quite an amazing response to the cold. Find out how five common critters spend the winter.
Curious about how local critters get through the winter?
We’ve got the intel for you! Whether it’s packing on the pounds, getting out of dodge, or cozying up with some friends, Mother Nature has quite an amazing response to the cold. Find out how five common critters spend the winter.