Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

     Taking a drive through the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge is a great cold day activity.  It is not necessary to leave your car, but there are plenty of spots to pull over if you want to get out of the car to take pictures or stretch your legs.  There are also some walking trails that branch off from the main road.  The admission fee is $4.00 per car for private vehicles and $2.00 per bicyclist or walker.  You can use a National Parks Pass to get in for free.  I visited the Brigantine Division of the refuge which is located along the Mullica River about 10 miles north of Atlantic City. 

There were several species of ducks.  That's Atlantic City in the background.

There were many, many egrets in the shallow water.

There were also lots of swans.

This guy is a Great Blue Heron.

And these specimens are known as serious bird photographers.

Whose foot prints are these? 

More Ducks

Bottoms Up!  What a way to get lunch.

Coming In for a Landing

Splash Down

What a fun day.