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When will we next see the Monarch?
February 19, 2006
This monarch butterfly, photographed on a plant in western Pennsylvania -- the milkweed plant provides a favorite food -- was born in late summer in the Northeastern United States, then migrated southwest across the Chesapeake watershed, continued further . . .
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Nanjemoy Creek,--- Both highly precious and highly threatened
February 12, 2006
Pictured here is Nanjemoy Creek in Charles County, Maryland (photo and text contributed by Robyn Wyrick). Though threatened by ever increasing development, it is one of the cleanest waterways in Maryland. Nanjemoy Creek is well buffered and protected by . . .
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Snapping Turtle Takes a Stroll
February 5, 2006
This big old snapping turtle, about 15 inches across, came up out of a Chesapeake marsh to brave the automobile traffic as she strolled across the road, then slid back into the marsh on the other side. She was photographed at the road's edge, just after . . .
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Image of the Week Archive — February 2006
