Calvert Cliffs, MD

Location:

Calvert Cliffs of MD

~ 22-8 Million Years Old
Early to Middle Miocene
Chesapeake Group: Calvert, Choptank, and St. Mary's Formations

A Great Blue Heron near the mouth of a marsh along the bay.

Great Blue Herons come to the Chesapeake Bay to nest. They arrive around Valentines day and depart in late summer to warmer areas. Great Blue Herons are rather large birds. They can get around 4 foot tall, and have a wingspan of 6 feet.

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Location:

Calvert Cliffs of MD

~ 22-8 Million Years Old Early to Middle Miocene Chesapeake Group: Calvert, Choptank, and St. Mary's Formations

A Great Blue Heron near the mouth of a marsh along the bay.

~ 22-8 Million Years Old
Early to Middle Miocene
Chesapeake Group: Calvert, Choptank, and St. Mary's Formations