From Congressman Andy Harris: House Committee Approves Harris Chesapeake Bay Amendment On July 13, the House Appropriations Committee adopted an amendment introduced by Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) to the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2018. This amendment prohibits the use of funds to implement or enforce the designation of […]
Bald Eagle Shot Near Havre de Grace on 4th of July; Police Seek Suspects
A juvenile bald eagle found injured on Independence Day at a Havre de Grace area park had been shot, according to Maryland Natural Resources Police. The wound was crippling enough that regional wildlife rehabilitators and veterinarians were forced to euthanize the raptor. Natural Resources Police have initiated an investigation and are encouraging the public to […]
Susquehannock Wildlife Society Celebrates 2nd Annual ‘Night with the Wild;’ Benefit for Wildlife Center
From the Susquehannock Wildlife Society: More than 200 patrons hooted and howled the night away at Harford County’s wildest party – a “Night With the Wild,” a charity event to benefit the nonprofit Susquehannock Wildlife Society. The event, held on April 29 at Deer Creek Overlook, was the second held by the Harford County-based non-profit […]
Harford Glen Environmental Center Celebrates New Bird Hide
From Harford County Public Schools: Custom-made for viewing wildlife, sponsored by Bluegrass Materials Company On March 30, 2017, the Harford Glen Environmental Education Center (Harford Glen) and the fifth grade students from Norrisville Elementary School celebrated the opening of Harford Glen’s new bird hide with an official ribbon cutting ceremony. A hide is a building […]
“Night With The Wild” Gala Invites Harford to Embrace its Wild Side; Fundraiser Set for New Wildlife Center
From the Susquehannock Wildlife Society: Embrace your wild side this summer and help raise awareness and funding for the creation of the region’s first dedicated wildlife center! Susquehannock Wildlife Society, a non-profit conservation/education/rescue-rehabilitation organization based in Harford County, will celebrate its first “Night With the Wild” gala on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Deer Creek […]
Coyotes Howling for a Future in Harford
From the Susquehannock Wildlife Society: It was a clear, moonlit night at the Susquehannock Wildlife Center. After a long evening of construction work on the facility, we huddled around a small campfire, enjoying the last remnants of warm autumn weather before winter would start to creep in. Suddenly, up the hill to the north, we […]
Susquehannock Wildlife Society to Manage DNR Site; Future Park Will Include Wildlife Center
From the Susquehannock Wildlife Society: (Bel Air, MD) – – Susquehannock Wildlife Society has partnered with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for management of a newly acquired Harford County property, to protect and enhance the sensitive habitat and begin work on what will become the region’s first dedicated wildlife center. The property – […]
American Alligator Found Dead in Harford County; Reinforces Dangers of Releasing Pets into Wild
From the Susquehannock Wildlife Society: A five-foot long, 50-pound American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) found dead in Harford County on Friday is believed to have been an exotic pet, released into the wild when its owner could no longer care for the growing reptile. Not only did the alligator pose a threat to animals already living […]
