Twelve-spotted Skimmer
Troy Meadows, Parsippany NJ
A common local dragonfly but I find them also showy.
As reported on wikipedia the Twelve-spotted Skimmer is found on all contiguous 48 states of the USA – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve-spotted_skimmer
Swallowtail on New York Ironweed at Kittatinny Valley State Park
Sussex County, New Jersey
An 18-150mm handheld zoom lens, manual exposure, patience, luck, and direct sunlight were the ingredients in this recipe. The goal was to showcase the colorful Ironweed blooms in front of the landscape at KVSP.
More info on New York Ironweed – https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=VENO
Visit Kittatinny Valley State Park – https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/kittval.html
Canon M5 mirrorless camera + EOS 18-150mm EF-M zoom lens
Hiking Primrose Farm in Harding NJ
Located only minutes south of downtown #Morristown, Primrose Farm hosts a well maintained trail network and accounts for over 100 acres of preserved open space in #HardingNJ #MorrisCounty
Join me as I explore the woods and meadows at Primrose Farm.
Learn more about Primrose Farm and plan your visit – https://hardinglandtrust.org/property/primrose-farm/
#morristown #morriscounty #njhiking #newjersey
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Raccoon Ridge, Blairstown NJ
More info on the Tiger Swallowtail – https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/TigerSwallowtail.shtml
A blazed nature trail winds through 32 acres of peaceful preserved open space in Warren County NJ. This is a nice outing for those interested in nature study, nature photography, or simply getting outdoors. Parking is found at roadside on South Street in Frelinghuysen.
Learn more about Greendell Ridge Preserve – http://www.ridgeandvalleyconservancy.org/greendellridgepreserve
Exploring Marble Hill Natural Area in Phillipsburg NJ
Following morning real estate appointments in Lopatcong in Warren County I consulted Google Maps and made way to a local natural greenway. This adventure brings me within Marble Hill Natural Resource Area, a section of the Warren Highlands Trail adjacent to the Delaware River.
Learn more about Marble Hill – https://scenicwilddelawareriver.com/entries/marble-hill-natural-resource-area-warren-county-nj/
Report New Jersey sightings of Spotted Lanternfly – https://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/pi/prog/spottedlanternfly.html
Seaside Dragonlet
Cattus Island County Park, Toms River NJ
Learn more about the Seaside Dragonlet – https://njodes.org/Pages/SpeciesAccount.aspx?id=459
Learn more about Cattus Island County Park – https://youtu.be/KSS0HXT2r_8
Exploring Cattus Island County in Toms River, NJ
Located just 6 miles from Seaside Heights, Cattus Island is a great nature retreat on your visit to the Jersey Shore. With a nicely developed trail system this Ocean County New Jersey Park is perfect for stretching your legs and/or nature study.
Learn more about Cattus Island County Park – https://www.oceancountyparks.org/frmRegContentPrks?ID=0751673c-9513-4ecc-8f3e-3e65b0f2ec45
Five-lined Skink
Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area, Rockaway Twp, NJ
More info on the Five-lined Skink – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plestiodon_fasciatus
Dave Blinder Nature Photography 