Mass Audubon's Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary

A visit to Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary in Gardner, MA

Mass Audubon's Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary

Our Tai Chi class made the decision to practice outside on a beautiful May morning. We chose an idyllic location not far from Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner, MA. However, I drenched myself in DEET bug repellent knowing that this is height of black fly season.

Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary
Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary

I brought my camera with the hopes of photographing some birds. Specifically along the meadow loop trail that rings a grass field dotted with birdhouses. I saw lots of Tree swallows and one noisy Bobolink.

Tree Swallows at Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary
Tree Swallow at Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary
Bobolink at Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary
Bobolink at Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary

The Sanctuary covers 377 acres and I only explored one of the trails. I intend to return and will definitely have my camera with me.

Beaver Lodge
Beaver Lodge at Mass Audubon's Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary