Category Archives: National and State Parks

Great Blue Heron Spear Fishing

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Stephen L Tabone

Last week, while cruising leisurely around Lake Montclair, where I live in Virginia, I spotted one of the many Great Blue Herons that also live on the lake. I brought my boat within about 25 feet of the heron, who … Continue reading →

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Great Smoky Mountains

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Stephen L Tabone

A week ago, I returned from Wears Valley, Tennessee, which is adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  I was there for a family reunion, and of course, to do some nature photography in and around the park. Of all of … Continue reading →

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In the Right Place at the Right Time — Hooded Merganser Ducklings

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Stephen L Tabone

I have had some highly successful photography trips recently, photographing some of nature’s beautiful and fascinating wildlife, but have not shared much of it on my blog. In fact, it has been about a month since I posted an article. … Continue reading →

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Wood Ducks at Huntley Meadows

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Stephen L Tabone

At sunrise last weekend and again today, I went to Huntley Meadows Park in northern Virginia with the hope of seeing and photographing Wood Ducks. I heard and confirmed on eBird that they were there. If you follow my blog, you know that … Continue reading →

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Bombay Hook and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuges

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Stephen L Tabone

Having received reliable reports of significant numbers of Snow Geese in the marshes and wetlands along the Delaware Bay, I went to Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and Prime Hook NWR. I went with two friends, who also are … Continue reading →

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