UPDATED: On Blockhouse Pond
A male northern shoveler duck takes refuge in Blockhouse Pond. Several pairs of the ducks arrived in Lewes recently during their annual southern migration. Delmarva is considered the fringe area where they would choose to winter. BY RON MACARTHUR
January 23, 2012
Female and male northern shoveler ducks go bottoms up searching for food. BY RON MACARTHUR
A rare white squirrel keeps watch over its nearby nest. Scientists believe the light-haired squirrels are actually gray squirrels with a genetic color variation. BY RON MACARTHUR
A Canada goose calls it a day as it finds time to rest on Blockhouse Pond. BY RON MACARTHUR
A Canada goose rises out of the water to show off its magestic wings. BY RON MACARTHUR
Canada geese gather closely together when an intruding photographer closes in. BY RON MACARTHUR
Geese are silhouetted by the early morning sun as it rises to light up the area around Blockhouse Pond. BY RON MACARTHUR
A dark blue sky provides stark contrast to the barren branches of a willow tree near the pond. BY RON MACARTHUR
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Blockhouse Pond Park in Lewes is home to Canada geese and other members of the animal kingdom, if you look hard enough.
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Ron MacArthur has lived and worked in Sussex County all his life. As a journalist for more than 40 years, he has covered everything from county and town meetings to presidential visits. He also has a unique perspective having served as an elected official and lived on both sides of the county.
Contact Ron at ronm@capegazette.com
