Northern Copperhead – Morris County NJ

Five-lined Skink at Delaware Water Gap

Five-lined Skink
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
New Jersey
May 2025

In my experience these local lizards are curious and even when startled will eventually pop up to observe their observers.

Canon M5 + 28mm EF-M macro lens
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Ovenbird – Wildcat Ridge NJ

Ovenbird
Wildcat Ridge WMA
Rockaway Township NJ
April 2025

These migratory woodland warblers can be confused for thrushes or sparrows until viewed through decent magnification. Ovenbirds are also a challenging photography subject for me as they are often lurking in the shadows of the forest floor.

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Night Sky Over Sweet Bay Pond

Night Sky Over Sweet Bay Pond
Everglades National Park
Florida
February 2025

I will admit it is a little spooky being alone at night near a pond in the land of the Alligators. I tried to not linger too long for my night sky shooting.

Sony A7R3 + Tamron 20mm
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Morning at Pine Glades Lake

Morning at Pine Glades Lake
Everglades National Park
Homestead, Florida
February 2025

A serene morning on a less-travelled trail in Everglades National Park.

Sony A7R3 + Tamron 28-200mm
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Sawgrass Prairie with Dwarf Cypress in Morning

Sawgrass Prairie with Dwarf Cypress in Morning

Everglades National Park
Homestead, Florida
February 2025

There are a myriad of landscapes and habitats to marvel at while driving Main Park Road.

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Sony A7R3 Tamron 28-200mm

White Ibis

White Ibis
Big Cypress National Preserve
Florida
February 2025

Ibis sightings are quite common in Southern Florida, however, this individual chose an outstanding natural perch.

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Canon 77D + Tamron 100-400mm lens

Young American Alligator

Young American Alligator
Everglades National Park
February 2025

This young one and its 3 siblings were in a canal just a few feet off of Main Park Road.

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Canon 77D + Tamron 100-400mm

Pine Rockland Sunrise

Pine Rockland Sunrise
Long Pine Key
Everglades National Park, Florida
February 2025

We had a beautiful morning as the mysterious fog cover slowly burned off at Long Pine Key.

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Tamron 28-200mm + Sony A7r3
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Tricolored Heron and Cypress Reflections

Tricolored Heron and Cypress Reflections
Loop Road
Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida
February 2025

One of my favorite captures from this trip, I love the distinct shape and textures of the cypress trunks.

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Canon 77D + Tamron 100-400mm