Nature on the Neck: Double-crested Cormorant

Nature on the Neck: Double-crested Cormorant

By Kevin Howe – Board Member, Ecologist, Master Naturalist Over 490 species of birds have been recorded in Virginia, and in the Northern Neck scientists and bird lovers have recorded over 140 species. Some are “overly” common, like the Canada Goose while others...
Nature on the Neck: Frogs

Nature on the Neck: Frogs

By Kevin HoweBoard Member, Ecologist, Master Naturalist  Nearly everyone recognizes and appreciates frogs and toads. They are mostly cute, small, never bite and eat insects. What’s not to love? I think most people would be stunned to know that Virginia has 28...
Nature on the Neck: Groundhogs

Nature on the Neck: Groundhogs

By Kevin Howe – Board Member, Ecologist, Master Naturalist February 2nd is Groundhog Day, so it seems appropriate that we begin nature coverage this month with the groundhog. Most folks probably know the legend that if the Pennsylvania Groundhog, known as...