From the Marsh: Meet the Mummichog

From the Marsh: Meet the Mummichog

Welcome back to the marsh! Today we will be examining one of the smaller fish that call our tidal marshes home, the mummichog! Mummichogs, Fundulus heteroclitus, are a very common species of killifish that can be found in the James River watershed from Richmond to...
From the Marsh: Snowy Egret

From the Marsh: Snowy Egret

It’s cold, gray, and rainy here at the marsh! What is the best marsh creature to talk about during the holidays? Why, snowy egret, of course! Snowy egrets are one of the many species of heron that spends at least part of the year in marshes throughout the James River...
Stranger Things in the James River Watershed

Stranger Things in the James River Watershed

The James River is a beautiful respite for many of us and also serves as a reminder that we are all connected both to nature and to one another. Its watershed spans 10,000 square miles and includes mountains, piedmont, and coastal plain. While we normally share ways...