Jug Bay - Chesapeake Bay, MD

Fauna (Animal Life)

Jug Bay is located within the Atlantic Flyway and is a haven for more than 200 species of birds. It is a very important site for waterfowl during the non-breeding season. Twenty- two species of wintering waterfowl use the area, including large flocks of tundra swans, Canada geese and green winged teal. The wild rice provides a major migratory staging area for Sora rails. Wood ducks also nest in the area. The peregrine falcon has been sighted at Jug Bay. Bald eagles are common in winter and at least one pair nests within a mile of the sanctuary. Many species of migratory songbirds also pass through the area. Other birds of interest include pied-billed grebe, sharp -shinned hawk, northern sawhet owl, yellow-bellied sapsucker, Swainson's thrush, loggerhead shrike, marsh wren, golden crowned kinglet, red-breasted nuthatch, mourning warbler and dark-eyed junco.

Endangered Species

Endangered species in the area include several plants, like the smooth tick trefoil, downy bushclover, threadlaid naiad, downy milk pea and a rynchosia. The threatened red turtlehead is also found in the site. Highly state rare species include Desmodium viridiflorum and anglepod. Other important species at the Jug Bay component include the large flowering partridge pea and the awned mountain mint. Birds of threatened, endangered or rare status include the American bald eagle and the peregrine falcon.

Jug Bay

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