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Its watershed area (excluding water) is 73 square miles (190 km 2), with 2% impervious surface in 1994. [3] The Nature Conservancy established its Nanjemoy Creek Preserve in 1978, which protects more than 3,510 acres (1,420 ha) in the watershed. [3] There is a large great blue heron rookery located at Nanjemoy Creek. [4]
Today the area is a renowned sanctuary for a variety of birds, harbor seals, river otters, bald eagles, and a colony of bats, as well as serving as an important great blue heron rookery. [2] A recent conservation program in the area between the State of Washington and the Nature Conservancy is the first of its kind in the country. [3]
From the east parking area, you can follow the trail northwards to the East Arm Little Calumet River. Across the river on the north bank is the rookery. Annually, these great birds return to nest. The great blue heron is the largest of the North American heron families. They stand 4 feet (1.2 m) tall and have a wingspan of 7 feet (2.1 m).
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Nanjemoy is within the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, approximately 25 miles (40 km) south of the Capital Beltway (Interstates 95 and 495).. The area is served by Maryland Route 6 and other two-lane state highways; the nearest major roads are Maryland Route 210 to the north and U.S. Route 301 to the east.
The great blue heron's niche in the Old World is filled by the congeneric grey heron (Ardea cinerea), which is somewhat smaller (90–98 cm (35–39 in)), and sports a pale gray neck and legs, lacking the brown hues of the great blue heron. The great blue heron forms a superspecies with the grey heron which also includes the cocoi heron of ...
Jun. 29—A district court judge has denied an injunction to halt development of a great blue heron nesting site west of Rochester. International Properties LLC, owned by Aderonke Mordi, plans to ...
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