This wildlife video by Phil LeMontagne shows the abundance of life in Portland’s Wangunk Meadows that includes a special wetland area known locally as “the Rookery.”  Click on the image to watch the video. The animals shown and directions to the site are below.  In order of appearance, it shows Wood Ducks and Green-winged Teal feeding in the shallows; a calling Red-winged Blackbird; Great Blude Heron nests in the trees; a jumping Common Carp; a Pied-billed Grebe swimming to the left and then seen through the bushes calling for a mate; more nesting Green Blue Herons, with males fetching sticks; a juvenile American Bald Eagle perched on a decaying tree trunk; more herons and another eagle; and finally a pair of Canada Geese.

Phil says, “I would encourage others to visit this enchanting place. It’s an easy ½ mile hike from Rt. 17. Wear waterproof boots and bug spray, and bring a spotting scope or binoculars.