Bay Photos by Donna

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Surrounded by the Chester River, Eastern Neck Island is 2,285 acres and hosts the Eastern Neck NWR.  It is accessible by crossing the Eastern Neck bridge to the island.  The refuge includes a ramp nearby for launching small boats and kayaks.

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Eastern Neck Island bridge and pedestrian walk (people fish from the bridge)
(photo taken from the island refuge side)

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Here are some of the other birds I captured during my visit December 26th at the refuge.

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Ring-billed Gulls

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American Wigeons

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American Robin

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Song Sparrow

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Swamp Sparrow

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Canada Geese

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Red-tailed Hawk

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Great Blue Heron

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Downy Woodpecker (male)

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This fella gets two photos posted, he is just too adorable and the holly berries in the background gave a nice bonus to the shots.

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Downy Woodpecker (male)

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I’ve planned one more post for this day’s visit to the refuge, sharing the Bald Eagles I encountered……forthcoming!

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