occoquan wildlife refuge: Does Flapping My Wings On Take Off Count? - 05/20/12 07:53 AM

The boaters know to pay attention to the no wake signs as the come in and out of Belmont Bay in Woodbridge VA.  I wonder if the Osrpey know to slow their speed as well?  For anyone who likes to watch Osprey fish and listen to their calls the Belmont Bay area and the Occoquan Bay Wildlife Refuge will give you lots of opportunities.
 
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occoquan wildlife refuge: There's Been A Turtle Pile Up At The Pond- Please Send Help - 03/28/12 04:50 PM

You would think with over 600 acres and multiple watering holes at the Occoquan Bay Wildlife Refuge the turtles could spread themselves out a bit.  However this must be the best place to hang out with your turtle buddies.
The OBWLR is a great place for kids to get to see lots of wildlife...oh and adults too.  
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occoquan wildlife refuge: Duck Hunters Be Prepared To Walk The Plank - 02/01/12 07:09 PM

 
Wonder if the hunters who want to use this duck blind are required to say ARRRGGG like a pirate before they walk the plank?   You'd have to good balance to make it without getting your feet wet but if ducks don't mind wet feet why should you?
 
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occoquan wildlife refuge: Potomac Heritage Trail-Two More Pieces Come Together To Expand the Woodbridge Trail - 02/05/11 05:57 PM
Add up the miles and the Potomac Heritage Scenic Trail (PHT) runs 830 miles between the Potomac River and the Alleghany Highlands in the Ohio River Basin. Compared to the Appalachian Trail which runs 2175 miles from Georgia to Maine the PHST is just a small trail.
In Prince William County (VA) part of the Potomac Heritage Scenic Trail runs through the town of Occoquan, Belmont Bay, Leesylvania State Park and ends at Quantico Marine Corps base.  Currently only small portions of the trail are open to the public but this week the Prince William County Board approved transfer of a … (4 comments)

occoquan wildlife refuge: Wordless Wednesday-A Pop of Purple In the Rocks - 04/07/10 06:56 AM

 
The Occoquan Wildlife Refuge in Woodbridge VA is a wonderful place to enjoy a walk along the Occoquan River.  Though most people are looking towards the sky bird watching there are also flowers popping up in places you wouldn't expect.  In this case these flowers had managed to pop up among the rocks at the rivers edge.  A great contrast to the gray of the rocks and easy to miss if you are scanning the horizon for Ospery, Blue Herons and Bald Eagles.
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