Light On The Horizon
by Darren Fisher
Title
Light On The Horizon
Artist
Darren Fisher
Medium
Photograph - Photography/ Digital Art
Description
A beautiful sunrise along the Blue Ridge Parkway here in Virginia. The clouds were so close we felt as if we could reach out and touch them and then the sun started to rise above the horizon and the colors came to life and the drama unfolded. This overlook along the Parkway is one of the best when it comes to the views and capturing a sunrise. It is called Saddle Overlook. Saddle overlook Elevation: 3388 ft.
This overlook offers a short trail to an open field from which hawk watchers enjoy the migration of raptors in the fall. While broad-winged hawks comprise the majority of raptors migrating southward, one could also spy osprey, bald eagle, Cooper�s, sharp-shinned, and red-tailed hawks, and American kestrel. During the spring and summer, this area is alive with other avian activity. Look for indigo bunting, American goldfinch, chipping sparrow, eastern towhee, and gray catbird. Blooming milkweeds and asters attract eastern tiger swallowtail and other vibrant butterflies. Most services listed for this site are available at M.P. 169.
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November 19th, 2017
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