🦆 Monet-Worthy Wetlands in Concord | Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge

Who says Boston lacks magical marshes? Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is a living painting—where red-winged blackbirds dart through reeds, herons pose like statues, and summer mudflats become a birdwatcher’s ballet! --- ✨ Why Nature Lovers Obsess ✅ Wildlife Bingo: Wood ducks, dragonflies, turtles + July-August special—sandpipers & great egrets feasting in the shallows! ✅ Easy Adventure: A 2.7-mile boardwalk trail (zero elevation!) leads to an observation tower with postcard views. ✅ Golden Hour Magic: Sunrise/sunset turns the wetlands into a Monet palette—bring your widest lens! --- 📌 Survival Guide • Bug Defense: Mosquitoes are ferocious—drench yourself in repellent! • Footwear: Waterproof boots = happy feet (those mudflats mean business). • No Pets/Bikes: This sanctuary is for wings and fins only. --- 🎒 Pro Moves • Photography Hack: The tower’s west side at dusk = silhouette city (herons + golden light!). • Quiet Bonus: Weekday mornings = solo bird symphonies. --- 💬 Bird Nerds Unite: "What’s your favorite wetland creature? Red-winged blackbirds or egrets?" Peep your answer below! 👇 #NaturePhotography #Wildlife #Birding #BostonOutdoors #EcoTravel #Photography