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Ron Watson Photography Nature and Landscape Photography. Featuring Wildlife, Sunrises, Sunsets, Lighthouses and Underwater Photos from the United States and the Carribean.
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Smile a Day PicsThe Merlin is a small, fast and ferocious falcon. Their primary food is other birds that are taken in f...
06/02/2026

Smile a Day Pics
The Merlin is a small, fast and ferocious falcon. Their primary food is other birds that are taken in flight. They widespread but not frequently seen, because they are small and often sit motionless at the top of trees. This beautiful bird was seen in the Salisbury Reservation, Salisbury, Ma. on 5/26. Enjoy!

Smile a Day PicsLast one from my recent trip to Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge. This Juvenile Bald Eagle was seemingl...
05/31/2026

Smile a Day Pics
Last one from my recent trip to Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge. This Juvenile Bald Eagle was seemingly everywhere....I started kayaking on the Androscogin River, he/she was there and seen 6 times in 4 hours in the morning. That evening it was out and about and seen from Sweet Meadow. Next it was seen along the Magalloway River where it landed in a tree about 8 feet directly over my head. That evening it landed close by on Long Pond. I enjoyed its company for 3 days. Pics taken in Errol, NH on 5/16, 17, and 18.

Smile a Day PicsIt's little bit of sunshine on a rainy day! Bluebird really enjoying it's bath earlier in the week. Th...
05/30/2026

Smile a Day Pics
It's little bit of sunshine on a rainy day! Bluebird really enjoying it's bath earlier in the week. Thank you to Bryant Woods friends, Janine and Dave for allowing me to photograph in their back yard.

Smile a Day PicsContinuing with my days in Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge. Peek-a-Boo I see you! I had to look very...
05/28/2026

Smile a Day Pics
Continuing with my days in Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge. Peek-a-Boo I see you!
I had to look very closely at the third pic in this series. I had a very difficult time trying to decide if this big guy was actually levitating. If you look closely, all four hooves are off the ground. Pics were taken just after sunset on 5/17. Enjoy!!

Smile a Day PicsIt has been awile since I have headed to the coast early enough for a sunrise. Yesterday I was lucky to...
05/27/2026

Smile a Day Pics
It has been awile since I have headed to the coast early enough for a sunrise. Yesterday I was lucky to be on my way to Salisbury at 4:10 AM and got to the "Mighty Merrimack" at 4:25. This series of shots were taken along a 1/2 mile stretch of Main St. in Amesbury starting at Hatters Point. Pics taken on 5/26/2026. Enjoy!!!

Smile a Day PicsUmbagog NWR encompasses a massive area, filled with streams, rivers, ponds, meadows, marsh and upland wo...
05/25/2026

Smile a Day Pics
Umbagog NWR encompasses a massive area, filled with streams, rivers, ponds, meadows, marsh and upland woods. I like to spend mid day and sometimes sunsets on some of these other ponds. Many of the ponds have roadside access or short trails, the ponds and more remote rivers ara a great place to see Loons and nesting season is underway. On my first day the wind was blowing hard enough to keep me off of the much more open Umbagog Lake and Androscogin River. I explored some of the ponds and was able to view 8 different loons including one that was on her nest.

Smile a Day PicsUmbagog NWR, although not a refuge (1992 was inception gate) at the time played an important part in the...
05/24/2026

Smile a Day Pics
Umbagog NWR, although not a refuge (1992 was inception gate) at the time played an important part in the comeback of the Bald Eagle. In the late 1940s there were only 440 breeding pairs of Bald Eagles left in the lower 48 states. Eagles had been extirpated in New England due to the wide spread use of DDT. In 1949, the last nest in NH was abandoned, it happened to be in what was to become the Umbagog NWR. In the late 80s after the ban on DDT, a reintroduction of juv. Bald Eagles took place. In 1989, in the same tree as the last nest, a new nest was built and for the first time in 40 years a breeding pair of Eagles would set up a territory. From 1989 to 2001 the female reared 16 eaglets, 2 of which were fostered. Today that nest is still active along with 3 more in the Umbagog confines. The pictures in this post are all taken in Umbagog NWR, although only the last 2 are from this years trip. Enjoy! Each Pic has a small explanation.

Smile a Day PicsNext stop on the journey is "Sweet Meadow" one of my favorite places in this trip tha I have taken many ...
05/23/2026

Smile a Day Pics
Next stop on the journey is "Sweet Meadow" one of my favorite places in this trip tha I have taken many times. The water level is the highest it has ever been since I have been coming here. The Islands that are visible and the center of life in this area are actually floating islands. There are a few old dead trees that become condos for the swallows that are here to propogate. The water is so high that I can paddle right up close to the shore and am rewarded with a very shy Canadian Warbler. There are hundreds of swallows flying overhead, the ones with the rust colored undersides are Barn swallows, with the white belly...Tree swallows. Way off in the distance, a fem. Northern Harrier is hunting over the meadow. All pics taken in Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, Errol, NH. Enjoy

Smile a Day PicsThe journey continues! As I headed out on the Androscoggin River, it was so peaceful except for the sla...
05/22/2026

Smile a Day Pics
The journey continues! As I headed out on the Androscoggin River, it was so peaceful except for the slapping of Beavers. Juv. Beavers slap their tales frequently, it may be practicing or maybe they are more skittish than adults. This morning the slapping seemed to be coming from every direction. I decided to take some time and try to catch a tail slap. I backed into shore, with the light at my back and watched as 3 Beavers that were probably born last year. Trying to get a tail slap is a challenge and can be pretty frustrating. I was able to catch the splash but after 1/2 hour I still had not captured the actual splash. Next stop, Sweet Meadows for hopefully some waterfowl and song bird shots. As I continued I saw what appeared to be a solitary Mallard hen, floating on the river , she appeared to be sitting on a mirror. As I approached I felt that everything about her being here was abnormal.......then I realized that it was a decoy drifting. She followed me home and now has a good home with a co-worker. Enjoy!

Smile a Day PicsSo for the next few days, I would like to take you on a journey. I love kayaking in Umbagog National Wi...
05/20/2026

Smile a Day Pics
So for the next few days, I would like to take you on a journey. I love kayaking in Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge. In the years that I have been going to Umbagog, I have only explored a tiny fraction of it's 26,650 acres. I try, and succeeded on Monday 5/18, to be on the water before sunrise. So the journey begins with prepping to spend 4-6 hours on the water, 30 minutes before sunrise from the launch ramp. It is a beautiful calm crisp (42 degs.) morning to be on the water. Each pic has a brief explanation. Enjoy!

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