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Category Archives: Merrimac Farm Wildlife management Area
Nikon D800 Images of Bluebells at Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area
Last weekend, I went to Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area (WMA) to photograph the Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica). Virginia Bluebells are bulbous perennial plants that only grow in early spring before the canopy closes (i.e., the trees are leafed out and shade … Continue reading
Posted in Merrimac Farm Wildlife management Area, Nature, Uncategorized
Tagged nature, Nikon D800, Virginia Bluebells
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Spring Buds and Blooms
On Sunday morning, I went to Leesylvania State Park in Prince William County with one objective in mind, to see and photograph up close the new emerging buds, blooms, and other early growth using my 105mm macro lens. It was … Continue reading
More Images from Florida
I am slowly making my way through the thousands of images I shot while spending 4 weeks in Florida in December and January. “Making my way” means reviewing them and culling out those that are not “keepers.” Then, after selecting … Continue reading
Posted in Bird Photographs, Merrimac Farm Wildlife management Area, National and State Parks, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
Tagged belted kingfisher, Great Egret, Kingfisher, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, national wildlife refuge, paynes prairie preserve state park, Snowy Egret
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Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area
On August 13, I conducted my last check of the 15 Bluebird boxes at the Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area, which was something I volunteered to do this spring and summer. There was not any nesting activity in the nest … Continue reading
Bluebirds and Spring Flowers at Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area
Today, I spent 5 hours walking through the 300 acre Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area checking its 15 bluebird boxes on a gorgeous spring day. During breeding season, the boxes are checked once a week, and it was my turn. … Continue reading

