Great Brook in December
Great Swamp NWR
New Vernon NJ
A mild 50°F morning and drizzling rain dispersed patches of fog across the refuge.
Great Brook in December
Category Archives: Morris County NJ Nature
Dot-tailed Whiteface dragonfly in NJ
Dot-tailed Whiteface dragonfly
Mahlon Dickerson County Reservation
Jefferson NJ
May 2022
Though this species of spring dragonflies is very common locally I find their contrasty colors are great for imagery.
For this frame I used my 28mm macro lens to showcase the dragonfly-scape
More information on Dot-tailed Whiteface – https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dot-tailed_whiteface
#njnature #njphotography #njhiking #newjersey #nj #macro #morriscounty #northjersey
Osprey in Denville NJ
Osprey
Denville NJ
May 4, 2022
I was not expecting to see an Osprey perched above #Denville Park Meadows today. Hopefully this bird catches a few trout en route to its breeding grounds.
#njnature #njphotography #jerseybirders #newjersey #nj #morriscounty #denvillenj #downtowndenville
Rock Pear Mountain in Kinnelon NJ
Rock Pear Mountain
Kinnelon NJ
Morning #njnature hike to a lesser known #MorrisCounty open space. Nice rocky views of the New Jersey Highlands combined with some litter cleanup.
We parked on Miller Drive in Fayson Lakes and hiked in opposite the Green Acres sign post.
Painted Turtles at Great Swamp NWR
Painted Turtles
Great Swamp NWR
New Jersey
April 2022
Taken on a warm spring day, a multitude of Painted Turtles were swimming to and fro near the Sportsmen Blind. Visit Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge’s Wildlife Observation Center on Long Hill Road in Gillette New Jersey.
Spotted Turtles In Spring
Spotted Turtles In Spring
Great Swamp NWR
New Jersey
April 2022
I was able to observe the male (left) Spotted Turtle courting the female (right) on the boardwalk nearest the Sportsmen Blind.
Troy Brook in Winter 02132022
Troy Brook in Winter
Troy Meadows
Parsippany NJ
2.13.22
Taken on a mild winter morning, I was the first person to lay down footprints in the fresh blanket of snow on a peaceful walk along the Troy Brook.
Sony A7R3 + Tokina 20mm
Winter View of Troy Brook, February 2022
Winter View of Troy Brook, February 2022
Troy Meadows
Parsippany NJ
This morning I set out to Troy Meadows to grab a few aerial shots to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the National Natural Landmarks program. Wildlife Preserves continues to proactively manage Troy Meadows for the benefit of native wildlife.
Learn more about the National Natural Landmark program – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Natural_Landmark
Learn more about Wildlife Preserves Inc – https://www.wildlifepreserves.org
View from Craigmeur Cliffs
View from Craigmeur Cliffs
Newfoundland, New Jersey
February 2022
A winter hike up the rugged Four Birds Trail lead to a brief view of sunbeams above Green Pond.
Sony A7R3 + Tokina 20mm
01.01.2022 Hog Pen
01.01.2022 Hog Pen
Jonathan’s Woods
Denville NJ
Sony A7R3 + Tokina 20mm
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