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Connecticut
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Connecticut
Greater New Haven Region
Black Pond State Wildlife Area
USA Parks
Connecticut
Greater New Haven Region
Black Pond State Wildlife Area
Black Pond State Wildlife Area
From The Ridge
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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
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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
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Gary Jordan
Theres a platform you can fish from in the parking area.
Black Pond State Wildlife Area
Osprey with fish
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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
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Gary Jordan
This goose was showing her babies how to bathe in the pond.
Black Pond State Wildlife Area
Tiger-tailed Butterfly
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Gary Jordan
Black Pond State Wildlife Area
Mother Goose Brood
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Gary Jordan
A parade of 11 babies follow mom in the water.
Black Pond State Wildlife Area
Sunrise Over Black Pond
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Gary Jordan
Winter sunrise over Black Pond
Black Pond State Wildlife Area
Mute Swan geese
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Gary Jordan
The mute swan is trying to chase the geese out of the area.
Black Pond State Wildlife Area
Red-tailed Hawk
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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
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Gary Jordan
Black Pond State Wildlife Area
Bees at Work
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Gary Jordan
Black Pond State Wildlife Area
Bald Eagle
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Gary Jordan
In the spring the bald eagles usally visit for a while.
Black Pond State Wildlife Area
Dragonfly
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Gary Jordan
Black Pond State Wildlife Area
The Grooming
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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
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Gary Jordan
Swans came over to greet us as we took their pictures.
Black Pond State Wildlife Area
Taking a Gander
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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
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Gary Jordan
This area is predominately traprock as seen in this photograph.
Black Pond State Wildlife Area
In the Treetops
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Gary Jordan
View the valley below from the side of a hilltop.
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Location
Black Pond State Wildlife Area is located near Ansonia, Berlin and Branford
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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.
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11.2 miles from park*
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Connecticut
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Connecticut
State Parks
USA Parks
Connecticut
Greater New Haven Region
Black Pond State Wildlife Area
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