It's the bird seen on so many of our license plates. A symbol of the commitment to preserving and protecting the Chesapeake Bay, the solitary heron has come to be a figurehead for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and those of us who care about our environment. But there's just one question: what's the bird's name?
In an effort to bring greater recognition to the heron and his work, CBF is running a Name Our Bird contest. Narrowed down to three finalists, they're asking for your help in deciding the winner. The current shortlist is as follows:
Wade
"It's simple and descriptive, as herons wade in the water to fish."
- Megan Flickinger, Frederick, Md.
Hattie the Heron
“Hattie was my 4 Greats back Grandmother's name. I looked at your picture of the Heron and Hattie just popped into my head. She was a strong woman and so is our beautiful bird. It just seemed to fit to me.”
- Janet Dimalanta, Jessup, Md.
Seemore D. Bay
“A reminder to all to 'see more of the bay' and protect our treasure each day!”
- Lesley Ann Smith, Chester, Md.
To help choose the winner, click the banner and cast your vote. Voters also have the chance to win great prize packages from CBF. Voting ends April 26, so don't dally!