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RUSSELL PETERSON WILDLIFE REFUGE, Wilmington, DE (2016-8-23)
RUSSELL PETERSON WILDLIFE REFUGE, Wilmington, DE (2016-8-23)
This is an urban wildlife refuge. While we were visiting we were told by the staff that Peterson is one of only 12 urban refuges in the country.
This is the view, looking back to Wilmington, from the bridge to the nature center. Christina River in foreground.
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By: Balcony Birder
This is the nature center at the refuge. The bridge behind the building is the one we just crossed. Follow our red line path from the car.
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By: Balcony Birder
This is the view once outside the nature center. We took the route around the boardwalk trail. Amazed, are you, that we found our way back?
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By: Balcony Birder
Purple Loosestrife and red Cardinal Flower are in bloom.
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By: Balcony Birder
Pallid (yellow) Jewelweed
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By: Balcony Birder
Giant Ragweed towers over the other vegetation. Its flowers will open soon and let go of their pollen.
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By: Balcony Birder
A red dragonfly waits for prey.
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By: Balcony Birder
Swamp Rose Mallow, aka Crimson-eyed Rosemallow or Marsh Mallow. If it looks familiar, yes, it's a Hibiscus.
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By: Balcony Birder
Also common in wetlands are blue Pickerelweed and white Smartweed.
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By: Balcony Birder
Red-winged Blackbirds
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By: Balcony Birder
Goldenrod was just beginning to pop here and there. In another month it will turn the marsh yellow.
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By: Balcony Birder
Duck Potato! I've been wanting to see this flower for a long time!
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By: Balcony Birder
We got looks at Blackbirds, yes, but didn't realize they were in molt until looking at photographs.
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By: Balcony Birder
Am curious to learn what grass or plant the Blackbird is on. I haven't been able to find a lead.
Views: 340
By: Balcony Birder
A moth in fruiting Water Hemlock.
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By: Balcony Birder
An upside down Skipper working the Purple Loosestrife.
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By: Balcony Birder
Oh, look, a bench . . .
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By: Balcony Birder
A Monarch nectaring on Climbing Hempvine.
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By: Balcony Birder
A treat for us, a Red-shouldered Hawk next to the River.
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By: Balcony Birder
At the river three Osprey flew by. Karen took the picture, I couldn't zoom in close and hold the camera steady enough at the same time.
Views: 317
By: Balcony Birder
This is the classic Osprey silhouette in flight. The wings make an "M" shape. You can tell them from other raptors at a great distance by this flight profile.
Views: 239
By: Balcony Birder
This is what I would feel like if I could fly.
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By: Balcony Birder
Our largest skipper, the Silver-spotted. The sun shining on it made me gasp when I saw it. I hope you get to see it too.
Views: 294
By: Balcony Birder
A Red Admiral butterfly put on a show for us also.
Views: 346
By: Balcony Birder
The last photos of this trip are of the Amur Honeysuckle. It's an introduced and can become invasive.
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By: Balcony Birder
Amur Honeysuckle may be invasive but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the beauty of the flowers. Do they remind you of hands waving "hi" at you?
Views: 306
By: Balcony Birder
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RUSSELL PETERSON WILDLIFE REFUGE, Wilmington, DE (2016-8-23)
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This is an urban wildlife refuge. While we were visiting we were told by the staff that Peterson is one of only 12 urban refuges in the country.
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