Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

NaBloPoMo 2014: Fallen Leaves on Jenn’s Trail

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We spent Friday at “the brig”. It was a bright, crisp, and beautiful day. My foot is finally on the mend so we were able to explore a little bit more on foot. We went there hoping to meet our goal of spotting a Bald Eagle and maybe finally catching a glimpse of the the turkey that has been seen along Jenn’s Trail. Unfortunately neither goal was met on Friday, but Jenn’s Trail was gorgeous enough to make up for not spotting a turkey or an an eagle and I still have faith that we’ll get to see both before the end of 2014.


I’ll be back tomorrow with more photos, including a shot or two of the dragonfly and praying mantis we spotted.




"Fallen Leaves on Jenn's Trail at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge





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NaBloPoMo 2014: Ross’s Goose

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Ross's Goose

Spent a gorgeous, yet brisk Friday at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. I have a lot of photos to go through but for tonight I thought I’d leave you with this Ross’s Goose. This lil one came all the way from the arctic and normally winters in California. Why this lil one is chill in’ in NJ is anyone’s guess.

NaBloPoMo 2014: The Birds of “The Brig” Part 1

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Colloquially known as “The Brig” The Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Brigantine Division features a one-way eight-mile Wildlife Drive where visitors can make their way through wetlands and woodlands in the safety and comfort of their own car. We learned about this amazing place last winter during the Snowy Owl irruption and finally made our way there this past June.

Each time we visit I set a goal to see new birds. Since last June we’ve seen

Osprey

"Osprey"

Clapper Rail

"Clapper Rail"

Great Blue Heron

"Great Blue Heron"

Black Skimmer

"Black Skimmer"

Glossy Ibis

"Glossy Ibis"

And more…

(to be continued)