Beauty All Around Us

I went on a photo foray at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge with Cherrie Corey a field naturalist, educator and photographer. Although it was a dark day it was still beautiful. I always learn so much when I am with her, she explains what we are seeing and hearing all around us. I was so happy I had my telephoto lens with me and was able to capture a woodpecker high up in the trees. While we were at the Concord River the sun did peek out and I captured the photo of the river. Please check out Cherrie’s website and consider joining her on her walks – Sense of Place Concord.

Woodpecker high in the tree

Concord River at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

We have 3+ feet of snow on the ground and lots of ice. It is so beautiful but very tough walking in the woods. After days of snow followed by sleet and rain I woke to sunshine this morning. I walked in Estabrook Woods, 1200+ acres of woodland, the largest contiguous and undeveloped woodland within 30 miles of Boston.

This is at the entrance to Estabrook Woods, a private residence.

Although the trees are bare, they are beautiful against the blue skies and winter snowscape.