May 30, 2026

SMECO Gives Raptors a Helping Hand

Raptors

SMECO’s concern for its community includes the birds of prey that are vital to the well-being of Southern Maryland’s environment. Owls, ospreys, and other raptors ensure a healthy ecosystem by controlling the numbers of prey animals.

The Birds Are Back! Ospreys Return!

ospreys return

The ospreys return, ahead of St. Patrick’s Day as usual, warming water and air are drawing others birds back to their Chesapeake summering grounds and preparing the tributaries for the return of the Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab.