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Black Pond State Wildlife Area

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Black Pond State Wildlife Area

Black Pond State Wildlife Area From The Ridge © Gary Jordan
Hike up one of the ridges and view the pond below. In the distance you can see the parking area and the freeway.

Black Pond State Wildlife Area View From Parking Lot © Gary Jordan
This is Black Pond and the peak behind seen from the parking area. Climbing is a good hike with scenic views along the way.

Black Pond State Wildlife Area Rainy Day Fishin © Gary Jordan
Theres a platform you can fish from in the parking area.

Black Pond State Wildlife Area Osprey with fish © Gary Jordan
This osprey was a resident of Black Pond. In this picture he she has caught a trout to dine on.

Black Pond State Wildlife Area Mother Goose with siblings © Gary Jordan
This goose was showing her babies how to bathe in the pond.

Black Pond State Wildlife Area Tiger-tailed Butterfly © Gary Jordan

Black Pond State Wildlife Area Mother Goose Brood © Gary Jordan
A parade of 11 babies follow mom in the water.

Black Pond State Wildlife Area Sunrise Over Black Pond © Gary Jordan
Winter sunrise over Black Pond

Black Pond State Wildlife Area Mute Swan geese © Gary Jordan
The mute swan is trying to chase the geese out of the area.

Black Pond State Wildlife Area Red-tailed Hawk © Gary Jordan
This immature red-tailed hawk was pruning itself when this picture was taken. His talons show up quite well.

Black Pond State Wildlife Area Moon Setting Over Black Pond © Gary Jordan

Black Pond State Wildlife Area Bees at Work © Gary Jordan

Black Pond State Wildlife Area Bald Eagle © Gary Jordan
In the spring the bald eagles usally visit for a while.

Black Pond State Wildlife Area Dragonfly © Gary Jordan

Black Pond State Wildlife Area The Grooming © Gary Jordan
Swans groom their feathers often to keep them fluffed. This allows them to stay warm and boyant.

Black Pond State Wildlife Area In To Visit © Gary Jordan
Swans came over to greet us as we took their pictures.

Black Pond State Wildlife Area Taking a Gander © Gary Jordan
One swan, after multiple trys, finally made it on top the ice. That however did not last too long.

Black Pond State Wildlife Area Traprock © Gary Jordan
This area is predominately traprock as seen in this photograph.

Black Pond State Wildlife Area In the Treetops © Gary Jordan
View the valley below from the side of a hilltop.

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BLACK POND STATE WILDLIFE AREA

Location

Black Pond State Wildlife Area is located near Ansonia, Berlin and Branford

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West Peak State Park

Cromwell Meadow State Wildlife Area

Millers Pond State Park

Connecticut River State Wildlife Area

Things To Do in the Area

RiverQuest-Connecticut River Expeditions - Haddam, CT

Boating

Explore the Connecticut River aboard the R/V River Quest, an environmentally friendly 64', 60 passenger vessel docked at Eagle Landing State Park, Haddam, CT.