Tag: Patuxent Research Refuge
Patuxent Research Refuge – North Tract, 2022-01-28
The weather was very cold during this walk. The photo above is of a small pond that was drained. It appears to be returning as we have seen water and now ice in the pond. I am going to continue to see if it fills up over the next few months.
Patuxent Research Refuge – North Tract, 12/23/2021
Today we saw a spotted salamander. The spots appear to be green in my photos. Unfortunately, it looked like someone ran over it recently. I am making a lot of progress on climbing the tower. Yes, it is only two stories, but the swirling feeling that I get looking through the steps is real. But…
Patuxent Research Refuge North Tract, Rieve’s Pond, 8/29/2021
Rieve’s Pond is a short hike away from Merganser Pond in the Refuge. Peaceful and very green at this time of the year.