What did a Ranger See Today?

Wildlife and Scenery the QAC Park Rangers have spotted throughout their travels in our Park system.

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DateLocationInformationPicture
January 29, 2026Jackson Creek LandingRed Fox1000016544
December 4, 2025Terrapin Nature ParkBald Eagleimage0000
December 3, 2025Cross Island TrailAmerican WoodcockWoodcock
November 15, 2025Terrapin Nature ParkBald EagleBald Eagle
November 6, 2025Terrapin Nature ParkExtreme Low TideLow tide
October 22, 2025Old Love Point ParkGreat Blue Heron20251022_092145
October 21, 2025Terrapin Nature ParkRed Maple Tree20251022_130459
June 25, 2025Terrapin Nature ParkBarred Owlowl
June 5, 2025Terrapin Nature ParkSnapping Turtle20250605_071701
May 22, 2025Terrapin Nature ParkDeer1000010401
May 12, 2025Terrapin Nature ParkSkinkPXL_20250512_143007478
May 6, 2025Terrapin Nature ParkZebra Swallowtail Butterflyzebra swallowail butterfly
March 17, 2025Terrapin Nature ParkTurtles are waking up for the new year.Turtle
January 17, 2025Terrapin Nature ParkThe tide was so far out you could almost walk to the Bay Bridge from Terrapin.Terrapin Dog
October 14, 2024Matapeake ClubhouseComet Tsuchinshan -ATLASComet Tsuchinshan - ATLAS
October 13, 2024Terrapin Nature ParkSnapping TurtleSnapping Turtle
October 11, 2024Matapeake ClubhouseNorthern LightsNorthern Lights
August 30, 2024Chesapeake Heritage Visitors Cener Blue Heron2024.08.30 Blue Heron at CHVC_1
August 6, 2024Ferry Point ParkHatched Turtle Egg Shellshatched turtle egg shells
July 29, 2024Terrapin Nature ParkTurkeyTurkey
July 29, 2024Terrapin Nature ParkTurtleTurtle
July 23, 2024Terrapin Nature ParkImperial MothImperial Moth
July 14, 2024Terrapin Nature ParkMarsh Fiddler CrabFiddler Crab
June 12, 2024Kent Narrows Landing
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May 23, 2024Matapeake BeachHorseshoe Crabs
The migration usually takes place from May through July, and its peak culminates with high tides on or around each full and new moon in May and June https://ow.ly/lkMr50RNGZx
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May 22, 2024Terrapin Nature ParkDeer20240521_184847
May 22, 2024Ferry PointHeron20240522_195527
April 18, 2024Terrapin Nature ParkPair of Osprey20240418_131026
April 13, 2024Chesapeake Heritage Visitor Center20lb Blue Catfishblue catfish 4.13.24
April 12, 2024Terrapin Nature ParkTurtleturtle 4.15.24
April 11, 2024Terrapin Nature ParkTurtle20240411_105757
April 7, 2024Matapeake BeachOsprey2024.04.07 Osprey
March 31, 2024Ferry PointSunsetEaster sunset Bay Bridge
February 18, 2024Cross Island Trail2 Bald Eagles20240218_143053
November 9, 2023Ferry PointBald Eagle20231109_092512
November 6, 2023Terrapin Nature ParkFoxFox
November 5, 2023Matapeake ClubhouseGroundhog20231105_122341
October 26, 2023Cross Island TrailFall Colors20231026_082923
October 18, 2023Terrapin Nature ParkOsprey
September 11, 2023Cross Island TrailTurtleTurtle on cross island trail
September 4, 2023Terrapin Nature ParkGreat Blue Heron2023.09.08blue heron
August 17, 2023TravelingInjured Blue Heron found by Park Rangers.  Rangers transported it to a care facility.IMG_2540
 August 16, 2023Terrapin Nature ParkWhitetail DeerPXL_20230816_193311681
July 10, 2023Matapeake BeachScenic ViewMatapeake View
July 10, 2023Terrapin Nature ParkTurk's Cap LilyTurk's Cap Lily
July 9, 2023Terrapin Nature ParkGreat Blue Heron
July 1, 2023Matapeake BeachDogs Swimming20230701_133444
June 23, 2023Romancoke Fishing PierTerrapinIMG-3444
June 8, 2023Terrapin Nature ParkWhitetail Deer20230603_163119
June 2, 2023Thompson Creek LandingTerrapinIMG-3428
October 30, 2022Terrapin Nature ParkNorthern Leopard FrogResized_2
October 15, 2022Matapeake Fishing PierRed Drum Fish2022.10.15 Red Drum Fish at Matapeake
October 3, 2022Romancoke Fishing PierImmature Black Drum Fish2022.10.3 Immature Black Drum FIsh at Romancoke
October 3, 2022Romancoke Fishing PierBlack Drum Fish2022.10.3 Black Drum Fish at Matapeake
September 6, 2022Terrapin Nature ParkSunsetTerrapin Sunset
July 22, 2022Terrapin Nature ParkWaterfront SunsetResized_2
July 21, 2022Terrapin Nature ParkBlackberries Resized_2
July 14, 2022Terrapin Nature ParkYoung Great Blue HeronResized_2
June 20, 2022Terrapin Nature ParkWhitetail DeerWhitetail Deer
June 5, 2022Terrapin Nature ParkSnapping TurtleSnapping Turtle
June 5, 2022Terrapin Nature ParkRedwing BlackbirdRedwing Black Bird
June 5, 2022Terrapin Nature ParkHorseshoe CrabHorseshoe Crab