Perhaps the fastest growing activity on National Wildlife Refuges in the past ten years has been wildlife photography. That’s not surprising – the digital camera population explosion and cell phones with ever-improving picture-taking abilities are increasing the number of nature photographers at a rapid rate. You don’t need to purchase expensive equipment or have any experience to get started. A small camera or basic cell phone will do just fine for most visitors.
The Refuge also maintains a photography blind located at Martin’s Lake. Follow the Wildlife Drive to the three-way stop sign, turning right on Route 9. Approximately half a mile on the right will be a gravel road with a sign indicating Tripod Trail and Photography Blind. This is a hike-in area unless you are mobility impaired. From the parking area, the photography blind is ¼ mile south to Martin’s Lake. If you have a mobility impairment, you may access the photography blind via a dirt road that continues to the lake from the parking area.