Beautiful birds at Parker River

Walking Parker River Refuge is a great time.  Saw these beauties the other day.  Signs of Spring.

A Sunday visit to Parker River and Plum Island

We love walking Parker River Refuge.  The exercise is great, and the scenery is beautiful.  We did see the Barred Owl, but this owl was hiding in the trees so no photos, I tried but this beautiful bird was having none of it.  The Coyote was way out in the marsh just sitting there with ducks.

A day at Parker River

Did not see the Snowy Owl but saw an eagle way in the distance, a mockingbird and a hawk high up in a tree.  It is so pretty there.

 

Pretty day at Parker River Wildlife Refugee

Even though we did not get to see any Snowy Owls the day was beautiful on Sunday.  The new Hellcat Trail is great.

 

WHY CLAMS ARE SO EXPENSIVE

Clam digging in frigid winter weather – not a mystery why clams are so expensive, but so well worth every delicious bite.

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge

SNOWY OWL ALERT! AND BALD EAGLES, TOO!

It was a beautiful morning at Parker River despite mostly overcast skies and a strong wind. This first day of our “January thaw” was made even more beautiful by the presence of the Snowy Owl.

I believe she’s a female, although the lightest females can look like the darkest males. She appeared largely unperturbed by the gaggle of photographers that came and went. The Snowy flew across the dune for a few moments, but then flew back to roughly the same spot; in both locations she was somewhat protected from the blustery wind.

I have it on good authority that there are currently SIX Bald Eagles at Parker River, two hatch-years, two that are roughly three years old, and two adults. I have only seen one youngster this week, in a battle with a crow, and I couldn’t tell who was chasing who 🙂

A day at Parker River Wildlife Refuge and Salisbury State Reservation

On Sunday went to Parker River Wildlife and Salisbury State Reservation.  No Snowy but the light and weather were beautiful.  First the sun, hail, rain, snow and wind.  Pretty day all around.

Went over to Parker River Wildlife Refuge the other day

We saw a sweet Snowy Owl on the dunes.  The Snowy was far away and the sun was going down but did get a photo.  She looked so pretty sitting there.  There was also a pretty woodpecker doing what they do.

Beautiful day spent at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge

Can not express how excited I was to see an incredible snowy owl on the beach.  Also we did some hiking and the area was lots of fun and beautiful.

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A wonderful day at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge

On Sunday with the sun and warm temperatures, Rick and I decided to go to the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.  Heard there was a beautiful Barred Owl and went on the prowl.  We were not disappointed.  The owl was hiding in the trees but we could see such a beautiful bird.

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The bridge going over to Plum Island Beach.
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Checking out the wildlife

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The sky
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For more information please follow the link below:
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/parker_river/