Today I have a collection of photographs that I took at Rockwood Park last week. I mostly took wildlife and bird photos while I was there, but these shots are of the park itself. I hope you enjoy them!
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Me And My Camera Saw Nothing But Mammals
Today I have some photos I took of the furry creatures at Rockwood Park. I hope you like the shots I got! The deer did not want to to pose for me, but I was able to sneak in some good photos!
Turtles Of Gregorys Pond
Today I have some pictures I got of the turtles at Gregorys Pond. The pond is connected to Rockwood Park. There are so many turtles there and it is always so fun to watch them! I hope you like the photos I got!
Rockwood Park Birding
Yesterday, I shared some photos I took at Rockwood Park of a Roseate Spoonbill. Today, I have some photos of the other birds I saw while I was there. I hope you like them!
Roseate Spoonbill
On Tuesday I had the opportunity to go photograph a Roseate Spoonbill at Rockwood Park in Chesterfield, Va. This particular species of bird is not really supposed to be in this area so this was quite an event. I met several birders while I was there all trying to get a glimpse of this weirdContinue reading “Roseate Spoonbill”
Exploring Rockwood Park
Rockwood Park has a rather easy trail system that I thoroughly enjoy exploring. A stretch of the orange trails hugs the banks of a private pond. While I cannot go in the pond, I love seeing the wildlife that calls it home. I have never seen so many wild turtles and dragonflies in one place!Continue reading “Exploring Rockwood Park”
Rockwood Park Nature Center
On my most recent trip to Rockwood Park, I was able to visit their newly renovated nature center. The nature center is free to enter, as it is paid for my tax money collected by the local government. It was a nice stop at the end of a very sweaty hike!
Baby Toad In The Leaves
On a hike last month, I made a fantastic discovery. While I was wandering along, I saw a very small object moving across the trail. Upon further inspection I found a very small toad! This little creature was very polite and let me do a little photo shoot! I have included a a photo ofContinue reading “Baby Toad In The Leaves”
Box Turtle
On a recent hike, I stumbled upon this little guy crossing the trail. I stopped to let him cross, but instead of continuing on he stopped to watch me. To keep from spooking him, I sat on the ground until he decided to continue on his way. Eastern Box Turtles are terrestrial turtles that liveContinue reading “Box Turtle”
My First Rockwood Park Visit
I recently took my first hike after moving to Virginia. I went to a park in Chesterfield County called Rockwood Park. There is a well marked trail system that snakes through the park. There is a nature center as well, though it was closed until 4/1 for renovations so I did not get go duringContinue reading “My First Rockwood Park Visit”