Welcome to Turning the Tide, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's podcast that ran from March 2015 to September 2018. Join President Will Baker and guests as they share with you their thoughts on what it will really take to turn the tide—to restore our Bay and its rivers and streams.
EPISODES
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June: Intro to Summer
23 Jun 2021Join John Page Williams for an expedition into the summer Bay and its common species on and off the water.
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August: A Challenging Month for Osprey Chicks
11 Aug 2021In this episode, John Page shares the challenges young osprey have in learning all the skills they need before they start their migration to South America in late September.
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December: Swan Time
08 Dec 2021When the cold fronts push into the Chesapeake region you can expect to see (and hear) large flocks of tundra swans sweeping in after them. These are creatures of habit, or some may say tradition, flying more than 1,000 miles to the same wintering grounds each year. In this episode, John Page shares some of the reasons these birds select the Chesapeake, as well as what changing conditions in the Bay may mean for their future.
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November: Oysters
24 Nov 2021Sometimes it can be easy to forget that oysters share the basic processes of life with us--like eating. In this episode of "Chesapeake Almanac," John Page Williams explains the intricate system of how oysters eat and what makes them so plump in November and December (prime time for oyster stuffing and oyster stew!).
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November: Menhaden Migrations
03 Nov 2021Where do the menhaden go as they get older? And how do we know? Tagging fish that are caught by the tens of thousands requires an ingenious system. What about winter migrations? In this episode, John Page shares observations of scientists and watermen about the most important fish in the sea.
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September: Terns: Bright Sparks of Life
29 Sep 2021Terns' flying skills make even ospreys look slow and ponderous--and make them captivating to watch. In this episode, John Page introduces us to some of the various species of terns in the Chesapeake--where they get their strength for their aerial acrobatics, their diet and habitat. And why human population pressure is harder on these bright sparks of life.
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July: The Proud Red Badge
28 Jul 2021Join John Page Williams as he introduces us to the red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus), found from Virginia salt marshes to Maryland tidal fresh marshes, and Pennsylvania river meadows.
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August: What Good Are Sea Nettles?
18 Aug 2021In this episode, you might not get a good answer to this question, but you will find out a lot of interesting things about these pesky creatures.
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October Travelers: Ospreys and Canada Geese
06 Oct 2021Two of the Bay's best-loved birds are traveling this month. Ospreys are migrating to South America, following their pattern of seeking endless summer. Canada geese are arriving for a more moderate wintering from the Ungava Peninsula in Quebec. In this episode, John Page provides some interesting insights into the October lives of these fall travelers.
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