Posted by Spencer Cake on March 14, 2012 at 8:36 PM
Nick,
I visited Blackwater in September and will go again soon. This time I'll take a canoe with electric motor so I can get closer to birds along the shoreline. The Visitor's Center will provide you with a map showing canoe trails if you decide to take one with you.
I saw one Bald Eagle, numerous Canada Geese, ducks, and several Blue Heron. But there are only a few places to stop in the refuge (near Visitor's Center) where one can get near birds. Of course the land is flat which makes it more difficult to get a variety of shots. I drove deeper into the refuge and came across a small Sika deer near the road. He cooperated long enough to get photos. This is a good time of year to go since birds are migrating and stop to feed. I was at Asseteague Island in late February and saw no Snowy Egrets but they should be in the area soon, if not already.
Best of luck and have a pleasant trip,
Spencer
Brenner Pass Photography
Fairfax, VA.
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2 repliesDoes anyone have any recommendations about shooting in either refuge?
Thanks!
I visited Blackwater in September and will go again soon. This time I'll take a canoe with electric motor so I can get closer to birds along the shoreline. The Visitor's Center will provide you with a map showing canoe trails if you decide to take one with you.
I saw one Bald Eagle, numerous Canada Geese, ducks, and several Blue Heron. But there are only a few places to stop in the refuge (near Visitor's Center) where one can get near birds. Of course the land is flat which makes it more difficult to get a variety of shots. I drove deeper into the refuge and came across a small Sika deer near the road. He cooperated long enough to get photos. This is a good time of year to go since birds are migrating and stop to feed. I was at Asseteague Island in late February and saw no Snowy Egrets but they should be in the area soon, if not already.
Best of luck and have a pleasant trip,
Spencer
Brenner Pass Photography
Fairfax, VA.