Category: Photography
Patuxent Research Refuge – North Tract, 2022-05-28
On today’s visit we went to the eastern side of the refuge. The Little Patuxent was very high. Everything was green due to the rain that we had this week. A mockingbird posed very patiently in a tree beside Merganser Pond.
Visiting Patuxent Research Refuge – North Tract
Below is a combined driving and walking tour of the Patuxent Research Refuge – North Tract. The indications of North and South inside of the North Tract are a little deceptive as the main road is a loop and my directions are relative to the loop. This tour could be done in a day, but…
Patuxent Research Refuge – North Tract, 2022-04-16
Another beautiful day I saw a new bird at the bird feeders. The American Rosefinch. Visit The Full Gallery
Patuxent Research Refuge – North Tract, 2022-04-15
We went to both ends of the refuge today. Lake Allen was closed. And we found out why when we were near the Little Patuxent River bridge. Apparently the shooting range was open because that is what we heard. They shooting was loud and just ominous sounding. I had to admin that I felt a…
Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract, 2022-04-09
The tree swallows were busy flying around. There were not many buzzards flying. Geese were in the pond and there were a few turtles on the pond trail. The forest is starting to come back to life. My Favorite Photos of the Day
American Sycamore Tree, Patuxent Research Refuge – North Tract, 2022-04-09
There is a big tree at the refuge. According to the Maryland Big Trees website it is record number BT-2695. This American Sycamore tree was 112 feet in 2014. The top of the tree has broken off and is huge on its own. This tree is as big as it looks. Visit Gallery My Favorite…
Tree Swallows, Patuxent Research Refuge – North Tract, 2022-04-09
I am fascinated by Tree Swallows. They soar through the air so gracefully. Straight, down, up, cyclical, and then precisely targeting a landing spot. The first time I took photos of tree swallows with my longer lens, I found out what they were and that they had blue wings. You can’t really see the color…
Fairland Sports and Aquatic Complex – 2022-03-27
The Fairyland Sports and Aquatic Complex was teaming with birds yesterday as the cardinals, bluebirds, and many robins were seen flitting about.