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American Bald Eagle
(Haliaeetus Leucocephalus). . .
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| . . . the only eagle unique to North America. (Picture by Pat Piper.) |
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OSPREY
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| The Osprey (Pandon haliaetus) is a Chesapeake Bay success story. Three decades ago, this hawk-like sea bird was rarely seen because of the effects of DDT on reproduction. Today, the Osprey is common throughout the Chesapeake and its tributaries. The Osprey migrates to South America during the winter and returns to the same location on the Chesapeake every year on or around March 17th. This Osprey lives on a channel marker offshore from Rose Haven Park. (Picture by Pat Piper.) |
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GREAT BLUE HERON
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The Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) is a symbol of the Chesapeake Bay. It is seen on Maryland license plates and is a familiar sight throughout the region. This Great Blue Heron has made Rose Haven Park a feeding ground because of the ample and available supply of small fish in the shallow waters.
(Picture by Sue Wills.) |
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SWANS
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| These are Whistling Swans in the water off the park. They winter on the Chesapeake Bay before heading north for the summer. The other common swan seen in Rose Haven park is the mute swan which has a splash of orange on its bill. (Picture by Pat Piper.) |
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PURPLE MARTIN
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| A young Purple Martin rescued from the ground after having fallen from its gourd. The Martin was returned to its nest and we hope is on its way back this Summer. |
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