Salisbury in Wicomico County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Wildfowl Blind
Photographed By Nate Davidson, July 25, 2014
1. Wildfowl Blind Marker
Inscription.
Wildfowl Blind. . This area was developed thanks to the efforts of the local Boy Scouts to provide a protected area from which to watch the birds. Watch how the different waterfowl feed. Some "stand on their head", tail-up to nibble on the underwater plants. Others dive and swim after fish and other aquatic animals. Osprey soaring overhead, swoop to catch fish near the surface of the pond. Remember, though, many of the birds are here all year long in any weather, others are migratory and only here at specific times of the year.
The box in front of you is a nest for wood duck. The dense habitat necessary for this species to nest is scarce, therefore nesting boxes are built. You may also see several species of bids that like to nest in the thick plant cover.
This area was developed thanks to the efforts of the local Boy Scouts to provide a protected area from which to watch the birds. Watch how the different waterfowl feed. Some "stand on their head", tail-up to nibble on the underwater plants. Others dive and swim after fish and other aquatic animals. Osprey soaring overhead, swoop to catch fish near the surface of the pond. Remember, though, many of the birds are here all year long in any weather, others are migratory and only here at specific times of the year.
The box in front of you is a nest for wood duck. The dense habitat necessary for this species to nest is scarce, therefore nesting boxes are built. You may also see several species of bids that like to nest in the thick plant cover.
Erected by Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Environment.
Location. 38° 21.083′ N, 75° 34.25′ W. Marker is in Salisbury, Maryland, in Wicomico County. Marker can be reached from S. Schumaker Drive. Located along a trail at the Ward Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salisbury MD 21804, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dry Thickets (here, next to this marker); Fruited Trees and Vines (within shouting
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2014, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2014, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
