Get outside and make a difference by collecting debris from the stream and living shoreline at Masonville Cove in South Baltimore. Masonville Cove Cleanup Get outside and make a difference by collecting debris from the stream and living shoreline at Masonville Cove in South Baltimore.

Masonville Cove is home to Baltimore City's first known pair of nesting Bald Eagles! Watch our live stream of their nest to see if you can spot them! The eagles have successfully raised four eaglets at Masonville Cove so far, and are expected to raise their third nest in Spring 2021. BALD EAGLES AT MASONVILLE BALD EAGLE FACTS Bald eagles are one of the largest and most iconic birds in America. Adults have chocolate-brown feathers on their bodies and bright white feathers on their heads and tail feathers. Younger eagles are entirely brown or have a mix of brown and white feathers until they are about five years old. Eagles of all ages have bright yellow eyes, bills, and legs. Size Adult eagles are one of the largest raptors in North America. They can grow to be 2 to 3 feet long, weigh nearly 14 pounds, and have a wingspan of 6.5 feet. Range Bald eagles can be found throughout North America. They are particularly widespread in the winter, during their nonbreeding season. Habitat Eagles live in coastal areas and near water. This includes rivers, lakes, marshes, and reservoirs. They also rely on forested areas with tall trees for nesting. Diet Bald eagles are primarily carnivores (meat eaters) and rely on fish they catch in the waters near where they live. Eagles are opportunistic, though, and will also eat reptiles, mammals, other birds, and even dead animals. Life Span Eagles reach maturity at about 5 years old. This is also when they will have their full adult plumage with the distinctive white feathers on their heads. Eagles can live about 15 to 30 years in the wild. Source: Cornell Lab of Ornithology, https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/ OUR EAGLE WEBCAM NEEDS REPAIR MEET THE EAGLES Masonville Cove is home to Baltimore City's first known pair of nesting Bald Eagles! The eagle pair was first spotted at Masonville Cove in December 2018. While single eagles are frequently seen near Baltimore and the Chesapeake Bay, seeing a pair together at that time of year was a strong indication that they were looking to nest. It was incredibly exciting to watch the eagles start to build a nest in a large tree on the campus soon after. The eagles successfully hatched and raised two eaglets in Spring 2019. During the time the eagles were nesting, USFWS and other Masonville Cove partners monitored the eagles' behavior and took steps to make sure the eagles weren't disturbed by people. USFWS banded the eagles late in the spring. Masonville's adult eagles were back again in Spring 2020. They chose to use the same nest they built in 2019, and went on to raise two more healthy eaglets! In 2021 the pair returned to Masonville and created a new nest out of sight from our eagle camera. Away from the limelight, the adult eagles successfully raised three healthy eaglets. It's incredibly exciting and rewarding to see the eagles at Masonville, since it shows the quality and value of the Cove habitat for wildlife. In 2022 the adult eagles returned but did not produce a nest. In 2023 the adult eagles successfully nested and raised three healthy eaglets! The eaglets stayed near Masonville until they were ready to migrate for the season and enjoyed the plentiful fish and habitat they called home. In 2024 the adult eagles returned but failed to successfully nest. In 2025 the adult eagles successfully nested and raised two healthy eaglets! The eaglets stayed near Masonville until they were ready to migrate for the season and enjoyed the plentiful fish and habitat they called home. We look forward to bringing more updates on the 2026 nesting season! Stay tuned for future updates, pictures, and videos of our feathery friends! BALD EAGLE SPOTTING TIPS Some restrictions are in place at Masonville Cove to help prevent the eagles from being disturbed while they are nesting. You can still view the eagles from the back deck of the Education Center and from the Captain's Trail on the campus. The best places to view the nest are the back deck and mid-way down the Captain's Trail. Look toward the treeline along the Sycamore Trail. The nest is toward the top of the tree. It looks large and branchy. If the eagles are on the nest you may be able to see them with binoculars or a birding scope. The eagles won't always be on the nest, particularly early in their nesting period. Look for the eagles flying around the cove or perched on the limb of a tree near the water. You can spot the eagles by looking for large, black or brown birds with white heads. Eagles will stand out because of their size (they are much, much larger than most other birds that live at Masonville Cove) and their white heads. PLAY OUR "EAGLE EXPEDITION" GAME Imagine what life would be like as a Bald Eagle! Would it be easy to survive, or would there be challenges? In this interactive game students pretend to live like eagles and learn about how wildlife conservation efforts have helped eagles. This lesson can be paired with a short distance learning presentation from Port of Baltimore educators. LEARN MORE ABOUT EAGLES Cornell Lab of Ornithology Audubon Field Guide National Geographic Kids Smithsonian National Zoo

Join us for a fun-filled day of free, family-friendly activities in recognition of Urban Wildlife Conservation Day! Immerse yourself in nature with a variety of outdoor games, guided nature walks, fishing, birding, boat rides, and more. RSVP REQUIRED FOR BOAT RIDES, YOGA, AND GUIDED NATURE WALKS 2026 Urban Wildlife Conservation Day Celebration at Masonville Cove Join us for a fun-filled day of free, family-friendly activities in recognition of Urban Wildlife Conservation Day! Immerse yourself in nature with a variety of outdoor games, guided nature walks, fishing, birding, boat rides, and more. RSVP REQUIRED FOR BOAT RIDES, YOGA, AND GUIDED NATURE WALKS

A list of resources and lessons for all ages to do from your home. FREE ONLINE ACTIVITIES TO DO FROM HOME ABOUT OUR ONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES The following resources were created for families to explore and learn about Captain Trash Wheel, Bald Eagles, and nature at Masonville Cove. To schedule a virtual field trip, please see the Schedule a Field Trip page for more information. EXPLORE THIS SECTION How does Captain Trash Wheel Work? Online game Other educational resources Other educational resources Scavenger Hunt and Activities to do while visiting Masonville Cove Eagle Expedition Take part in these scavenger hunts with your kids in English and Spanish while exploring Masonville Cove. Monthly Scavenger Hunts at Masonville Cove English July August September October Español November December January February Scavenger Hunts Other Edu Resources Other Online Educational Resources Environmental Educator's E-Learning Portal MAEOE's Resource Library DNR's At Home Learning Resource Page Living Classrooms Distance Learning Library Washington Post Parent's Guide to Activity Resources

Join Katie Detrich for a free guided indoor meditation experience at Masonville Cove! Bring a pillow and blanket if you like! Yoga mats will be available. Enjoy a candlelit atmosphere, herbal tea and healing sounds. March Afternoon Yoga (3/22) Join Katie Detrich for a free guided indoor meditation experience at Masonville Cove! Bring a pillow and blanket if you like! Yoga mats will be available. Enjoy a candlelit atmosphere, herbal tea and healing sounds.

Welcome to the community fishing day with Outdoor Afro! ¡Bienvenidos! Join us for a fun day outdoors. Spend time on the pier, enjoy a fishing lesson, and feel free to explore our fields or some birding. All fishing supplies will be available for free and all levels of experience are welcome. Community Fishing Day with Outdoor Afro Welcome to the community fishing day with Outdoor Afro! ¡Bienvenidos! Join us for a fun day outdoors. Spend time on the pier, enjoy a fishing lesson, and feel free to explore our fields or some birding. All fishing supplies will be available for free and all levels of experience are welcome.

Have you ever wondered who is swimming in the Cove? Spend an evening on the pier and enjoy guided fishing lessons for those wanting to learn how to fish! All fishing supplies are available to lend. Registration required. July First Friday: Family Fishing Night Have you ever wondered who is swimming in the Cove? Spend an evening on the pier and enjoy guided fishing lessons for those wanting to learn how to fish! All fishing supplies are available to lend. Registration required.

We will explore the beautiful grounds at Masonville Cove, slowly walking and pausing frequently, using all of our senses to drop out of doing mode and into being mode. Learn simple, but profound ways to make space for yourself to breathe and savor the natural world. Guided Walk with Nature WoRx We will explore the beautiful grounds at Masonville Cove, slowly walking and pausing frequently, using all of our senses to drop out of doing mode and into being mode. Learn simple, but profound ways to make space for yourself to breathe and savor the natural world.

Join us for a guided walk around campus! There is always something new to see and learn about as seasons change. The start of Summer is full of many changes and new animals to see. Guided Nature Walk at Masonville Cove Join us for a guided walk around campus! There is always something new to see and learn about as seasons change. The start of Summer is full of many changes and new animals to see.

Join us for an in-person craft inspired by nature! We will share stories and learn fun facts while making an exciting coyote craft and then go on a nature walk to explore what kind of role coyotes play, look for coyote tracks, and learn about their habitat! Registration required. Nature for Kids: Coyote Carnival Join us for an in-person craft inspired by nature! We will share stories and learn fun facts while making an exciting coyote craft and then go on a nature walk to explore what kind of role coyotes play, look for coyote tracks, and learn about their habitat! Registration required.