Great Horned Owl

Great Horned Owl

One of the most populous owls in the Western Hemisphere, its name comes from the tufts of feathers that looks like horns called plumicorns. Watch closely-camouflaged feathers make these owls tough to spot.

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

With a wingspan of almost six-and-a-half feet, this is the biggest heron in North America. You can usually catch sight of these majestic birds on the shoreline hunting for their next meal.

 Pileated Woodpecker

Pileated Woodpecker

With a wingspan of almost six-and-a-half feet, this is the biggest heron in North America. You can usually catch sight of these majestic birds on the shoreline hunting for their next meal.

 Bufflehead Duck

Bufflehead DuckWith a wingspan of almost six-and-a-half feet, this is the biggest heron in North America. You can usually catch sight of these majestic birds on the shoreline hunting for their next meal.

Swainson's Warbler


Swainson's Warbler

This is one of the rarest birds in the area, so keep your eyes peeled and your ears open for its beautiful song. If you're lucky enough to see one, you'll be the envy of birders everywhere.

John James Audubon, founder of the National Audubon Society, once said, "Never give up listening to the sounds of birds." In the nature of Chesapeake, there's always something to see and hear. Let the moments begin.