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For today’s #funkyfaunafriday, we thought we would introduce you to one of the funkiest looking fish in our watershed, the Oyster Toadfish! While this tough fish can survive out of water for a lengthy period, be wary of its powerful snapping jaw if you catch one. This scaleless fish can grow to about 12 inches and uses its strong jaw to munch on oysters, mollusks, small crabs and other crustaceans. A fun funky fact about the Oyster Toadfish is that spawning males make a very distinct “foghorn” call to attract a mate! ... See MoreSee Less
During these cold, wet, winter months, it can be hard to find life in the Coastal Bays. However, there are many interesting creatures who call our watershed home during these chilly times, such as migrating waterfowl! Check out February's Creature Feature to learn more about some of the species that visit the Coastal Bays during the winter months.
During these cold, wet, winter months, it can be hard to find life in the Coastal Bays. However, there are many interesting creatures who call our watershed home during these chilly times, such as mig...
Trivia is BACK!!! We hope you will join us on Thursday, March 4th from 7-8 pm for our 3rd annual Coastal Bays trivia night. This fun-filled VIRTUAL evening will be sponsored by Burley Oak, and hosted by none other than Tom Simon himself. There will be Burley Oak prizes for the winners, an online auction for the week leading up to trivia, and extra points to those who are drinking Burley drinks/wearing merchandise. Trivia will take place using Zoom.