5/16/2026 - Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

Another trip to Montezuma.  I didn't get a lot of pictures this time but I did get some very nice photos.  I also too advantage of the high resolution in the camera to do a little cropping on a couple of them as they were very well focused.  I couldn't resist because the detail was retained even with the huge crop factor.  I also got a distant picture of a bald eagle.  Once landed, I did not get any pictures I could use unfortunately.  Still a beautiful sight to see!

Entrance: https://w3w.co/prelude.beans.counterpart
Site Notes: The visitor center is accessible with knowledgeable volunteers.  This area of the refuge is driving only.  No foot traffic allowed and you must stay in your car except at designated spots.  Don't worry though, there is plenty to see!

5/2/2026 - Montezuma Audubon Center

I convinced my wife to give this place a try for some easy walking and bird photography.  It is a little easier on me as I'm not working around the steering wheel.  We spent a lot of time trying to get a good picture of a Common Tern that was hunting for dinner.  I did get a couple pictures of birds I've never seen before, an American Goldfinch and a Cedar Waxwing.  I even got the Tern splashing in for a meal.

Parking Location: https://w3w.co/insects.tablet.subjecting
Site Notes: The building wasn't open when I visited but it is fully accessible.  The trails are accessible if you have something that can handle some rough trails.

Splash down!

4/18/2026 - Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

Montezuma is becoming one of my wife's favorite places to go, taking advantage of the new camera we purchased for her (Nikon Z50 II).  I am not complaining as I do enjoy seeing and photographing the different birds that can be found here.  One of the pictures is of a juvenile Bald Eagle though it isn't all that great a picture.  Early season and rather windy so there were limited views of the birds.  Hopefully, you enjoy these.

Entrance: https://w3w.co/prelude.beans.counterpart
Site Notes: The visitor center is accessible with knowledgeable volunteers.  This area of the refuge is driving only.  No foot traffic allowed and you must stay in your car except at designated spots.  Don't worry though, there is plenty to see!

4/11/2026 - Delphi Falls County Park

Our first stop for the year at Delphi Falls.  It is one of my wife's favorite falls to visit because of the easy walk to the base of the falls.  Truly, less than a quarter of a mile from the parking lot to the falls and it is very flat.  The views of the falls here are not accessible, but there are wonderful views that are fully accessible.  Small post as the sun was causing me some problems getting the exposure correct.

Parking Location: https://w3w.co/blurs.cared.seasonings