Higbee Beach WMA
Cape May, NJ
September 2020
As soon as I came across this scene I visualized a composition similar to the classic Death Valley imagery of Racetrack Playa.
Higbee Beach WMA
Monthly Archives: September 2020
Early Autumn at Laurel Pond
Early Autumn at Laurel Pond
Waywayanda State Park, New Jersey
I precariously walked out onto a tree fallen into the pond to shoot this perspective, not an act I am likely to take again.
Visit Waywayanda State Park – https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/wawayanda.html
Wood Turtle with three legs
Wood Turtle with three legs
Morris County, NJ
Despite having only a nub and scar tissue for its front left leg this Wood Turtle seemed to be getting around well.
Wood Turtle is an NJ state threatened species. Report your threatened and endangered wildlife sightings here – https://www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/tandespp.htm
Sandy Hook Light at Daybreak
Sandy Hook Light at Daybreak
Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area, New Jersey
Plan your visit to Sandy Hook – https://www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/sandyhookdirections.htm
Swamp Sparrow in Rockaway NJ
Swamp SparrowRockaway Township, New Jersey
September 2020
This lurking denizen of the wetlands popped up briefly amidst the goldenrod providing just enough time for me to grab a few frames.
More info on the Swamp Sparrow – https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Swamp_Sparrow/overview
White-tailed Buck in Hanover Township NJ
White-tailed Buck
Hanover Township, New Jersey
September 2020
Hiking The Eldora Nature Preserve in Cape May County NJ
Hiking The Eldora Nature Preserve in Cape May County NJ
Encompassing over 900 acres of open space in the southernmost New Jersey Pinelands, Eldora Preserve in the town Delmont is the home of The NJ Nature Conservancy’s Southern Field Office. The hiking trails meander through salt marsh, forest, and vernal ponds.
Plan your visit to Eldora Preserve – https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/eldora-nature-preserve/
Red Fox at Cattus Island County Park
Red Fox
Cattus Island County Park, Toms River NJ
Visit Cattus Island – https://ocparks.co.ocean.nj.us/frmRegContentPrks?ID=0751673c-9513-4ecc-8f3e-3e65b0f2ec45
Late Day at The Meadows
Cape May, New Jersey
Visit the South Cape May Meadows – https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/south-cape-may-meadows/
Black Racer at Belleplain State Forest
Black Racer at Belleplain State Forest
Cape May County, New Jersey
This small-ish snake was laying in wait approximately 3 feet up from the ground. The racer kept an eye on me thought it did not flee while I setup my tripod for a few shots.
More info on the Northern Black Racer – https://www.virginiaherpetologicalsociety.com/reptiles/snakes/northern-black-racer/northern_black_racer.php
Visit Belleplain State Forest – https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/belle.html
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