Sunset at Merced NWR

An Evening at the Merced NWR

I haven’t driven out to the Merced National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in over 6 months. I figured it was time to make the short trip and see what was happening. As I figured, the pools are starting to fill again and the Snow Geese and Ross’ Geese have returned. Since I had a late start and I saw some interesting clouds, I decided to focus my attention on capturing some landscape shots.

I was hoping to see water in the pools around the Bittern Marsh Trail, but there wasn’t enough water yet, so settled for the viewing platform. As you can see, we had a great show!

You can see the Geese on the first image.

Merced NWR Sunset
Merced NWR Sunset

And as always, never pack until it’s black…

Sunset at Merced NWR
Sunset at Merced NWR

Mike is a Central Valley California landscape and nature photographer whose subjects include scenes from Merced County, Yosemite, SeKi, and the eastern Sierra. He is currently living in Atwater, CA.

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4 responses to “An Evening at the Merced NWR”

  1. Michelle Stark Avatar
    Michelle Stark

    Yesterday’s sunset was amazing and I was caught out with no camera in hand. It was really bothering me. I see you captured some gorgeous images of it. Really lovely Mike!

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  2. Mike Avatar
    Mike

    usually I have the camera but there’s nothing here (at home) noteworthy to photograph! I’m happy to have captured a beautiful sunset last night.

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  3. Mike Johnson Avatar
    Mike Johnson

    Very nice Mike! I’ve had similar situations here in Wisconsin. I usually have the camera on hand but seeing a gorgeous sunrise or sunset is one thing being someplace photogenic when it happens is another. Somehow a great sunset with the neighbors house, some power lines and a road just doesn’t cut it for “print worthy”

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  4. Maxine Paynw Avatar
    Maxine Paynw

    I love your pictures, especially the sunsets. You do a fantastic job, and I know it isn’t easy for you to get around. God Bless you always

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