David Cohen, a reader and frequent contributor, writes: “In honor of the New Year, permit me to recommend a day trip to the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Cambridge, Maryland, less than a two-hour drive from us.”
Cohen took these photos on December 27, 2015, from the five-mile wildlife drive:
A flock of snow geese. (All photos © David Cohen, davidcohenphotodc.com)
A turkey vulture.
A bald eagle in flight.
A swamp sparrow in the marsh.
Another bald eagle, in a pine tree.
American pelicans.
A third bald eagle, on a nesting platform.
Blackwater, a waterfowl sanctuary, looks like a must-see for bird-watchers and history buffs alike. Harriet Tubman was born nearby and as a child, she worked as a slave on farms both on and adjoining the refuge. Her life and fight for freedom will be commemorated at Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park. It opens next to Blackwater next year.
All photos © David Cohen, davidcohenphotodc.com
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Jane Solomon says
If you don’t see bald eagles at Blackwater, you’re just not trying! It’s a wonderful place in all seasons. I can also recommend a visit to Cambridge, a charming colonial town with a rich history. We had a great lunch there.
Victoria Cordova says
Thanks for sharing the lovely photos–I haven’t been to Blackwater in too long a time. victoria
David Cohen says
Jane Solomon, thanks for seconding the recommendation! Blackwater is a remarkable treasure. Victoria Cordova, thanks for your kind words! It’s encouraging to find people looking at these photos.