American Tree Sparrow in Parsippany NJ

American Tree Sparrow
Troy Meadows, Parsippany NJ

More info on the American Tree Sparrow – https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Tree_Sparrow/id

November Morning at Lake Arrowhead

November Morning at Lake Arrowhead

Denville NJ

The sky lit up with subtle hues of pink and blue this morning before giving way to a clouded gray.

Canon 5Dsr + Tamron SP 15-30mm

Squash Bee Image For Penn State Agricultural

The History of Penn State's Nittany Lion Logo

Great news, my image of a Squash Bee (taken 2014 in Lafayette, Sussex County NJ) has been selected for inclusion in a Penn State Agricultural brochure on pollination.

It is important to accurately label and identify your nature photography subjects because you never know who is looking! My image was found on my old Flickr site.

Hiking Cataract Park in Long Valley NJ

Hiking Cataract Park in Long Valley NJ

In this video we take a short but steep and scenic hike in Washington Township in western Morris County New Jersey. Cataract Park’s wooded trails lead to cascading waterfalls and a cave that was once known as Young’s Mine.

Plan your visit to Cataract Park – https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-jersey/cataract-park-red-trail

Find parking for Cataract Park –
https://goo.gl/maps/c6d25pTskeGdG7WaA

Hiking Gnome Hollow Preserve in Warren County NJ

In this New Jersey park tour video I explore the trail network at Gnome Hollow Preserve located in Frelinghuysen Township. After parking on Stillwater Road I pass beyond a former Christmas Tree Grove, unique rock formations, and of course GNOMES!


Learn more about Ridge & Valley Conservancy and plan your visit to Gnome Hollow Preserve – http://www.ridgeandvalleyconservancy.org/gnomehollowpreserve
Navigate to the preserve via Google Maps – https://goo.gl/maps/PGNWTz82c9xoVLhu8

November Afternoon on Woodbridge Wetlands

November Afternoon on Woodbridge Wetlands
Ernie Oros Wildlife PreserveMiddlesex CountyWoodbridge NJ
Plan your visit to Ernie Oros Wildlife Preserve – http://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/About/ParksRecreation/Pages/PR/PinOak.aspx

Nature Walk at Turkey Brook Park in Mount Olive

Nature Walk at Turkey Brook Park in Mount Olive

In this video we take a leisurely walk to Maier’s Pond and pass through scenic meadows and woodlands. Turkey Brook Park in Mount Olive is not only home to sport facility but also birds and beavers.

Plan your visit to Turkey Brook Park – https://www.mountolivetwpnj.org/parks-buildings-grounds/pages/turkey-brook-park

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Beginner’s Nature Walk at Cheesequake State Park

Beginner’s Nature Walk at Cheesequake State Park

With easy highway access from the Garden State Parkway, Cheesequake is a great stop in Central Jersey for birdwatching, nature photography, hiking, and biking. In this short video I explore the surroundings of scenic Hooks Creek Lake.

Plan your visit to Cheesequake State Park in Old Bridge NJ – https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/cheesequake.html

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November 2020, Gnome Hollow Preserve

November 2020, Gnome Hollow Preserve

Frelinghuysen Twp, NJ

A unique circular knot on a tree, overcast weather, and a wide angle lens were the main ingredients for this dreary-themed image.

Visit Gnome Hollow Preserve – http://www.ridgeandvalleyconservancy.org/gnomehollowpreserve

Waterfall and Vista Hike at Schooley’s Mountain

Waterfall and Vista Hike at Schooley’s Mountain

Waterfall and Vista Hike at Schooley’s Mountain

Schooley’s Mountain County Park
Washington Township, NJ

On this narrated hike I take the blue trail to the white trail to reach the picturesque waterfalls and overlook at Schooley’s Mountain. I also pause to admire The Boathouse, Lake George, The Lodge, and Loree Chapel.

Plan your visit to Schooley’s Mountain – https://www.morrisparks.net/index.php/parks/schooleys-mountain-county-park/

Set your GPS to the main parking lot – https://goo.gl/maps/PizoqETUDGy3R2p19