June 3, 2026

Maryland’s Bald Eagle Success Story

Bald Eagle

The Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership estimates there are more than 1,400 breeding bald eagle pairs in Maryland. They now nest in every county and in Baltimore City

Fighter Squadron, F-16s Move to Maryland

F-16

Maryland’s Air National Guard will get a fighter squadron of F-16s from Washington, DC. The US Air Force said it will transfer the 121st Fighter Squadron from the DC Air National Guard to Maryland.

Bald Eagle Could Officially Become America’s National Bird

Bald Eagle

The bald eagle has been a symbol of the United States for centuries, but it’s not officially America’s national bird. But it most likely will be soon.

MD’s New Ambassadors — Bald Eagles

Bald Eagles

Rehabilitated bald eagles Buck and Mo, along with a contingent of Maryland Park Service rangers, were invited to the White House to celebrate the anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, which was signed into law 50 years ago.

Season Ends … Season Begins – Message From the Captain

The Cap’n writes, as spring engulfs the Chesapeake ……. End of one season and beginning of another…. and also begins meanderings upon “birds of a feather”

Jelly Fish & Others Winter in the Chesapeake

Jelly Fish & Others bald eagle

Jelly fish, bald eagles, and a raft of ducks spend the winter in the Chesapeake Bay. This and more important seasonal information in this Message from the Cap’n.