Cabo Rojo Wildlife Refuge, Cabo Rojo

Sunrise at Cabo Rojo Wildlife Refuge, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

Orlando Mergal

At sunrise in the Cabo Rojo Wildlife Refuge, golden light spills across salt flats and mangroves, illuminating the tranquil waters and vibrant wildlife that awaken with the new day.

Sunrise at Cabo Rojo Wildlife Refuge, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

Orlando Mergal

At sunrise in the Cabo Rojo Wildlife Refuge, golden light spills across salt flats and mangroves, illuminating the tranquil waters and vibrant wildlife that awaken with the new day.

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Carlos Davilla Rinaldi

This abstract work uses gentle tones and flowing forms to evoke the calm waters, delicate vegetation, and serene rhythm of the Cabo Rojo Wildlife Refuge at dawn.

Orlando Mergal

Carlos Davilla Rinaldi

Cabo Rojo Wildlife Refuge, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

The Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge encompasses nearly 2,800 acres of salt flats, mangroves, dry forest, and coastline at Puerto Rico's southwestern tip, providing critical habitat for more than 300 bird species, including migratory shorebirds and the endangered yellow-shouldered blackbird. At sunrise, the refuge transforms into a glowing tapestry of golden light across still salt ponds and tidal pools, creating one of the most breathtaking natural spectacles on the island