Category Archives: Morris County NJ Nature

Lake Valhalla Overlook

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Lake Valhalla Overlook
 
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, Morris County NJ
 
There are several scenic vistas within the local park system. This view is accessed via the Turkey Mountain hiking area across the street from the Visitors Center.
 

Jack-in-the-pulpit at Pyramid Mountain

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Jack-in-the-pulpit
 
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Park, Morris County, New Jersey
 
Also known as bog onion, brown dragon, Indian turnip, American wake robin.
 

Valhalla Brook Falls at Pyramid Mountain

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Valhalla Brook Falls
 
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, Morris County, New Jersey
 
I am working on new artwork to update the trail info panels at the visitor center within the Pyramid Mountain. Nice privilege to be a part of.
 
Canon 10-18mm + Canon SL2

April Storm over Wildcat Ridge

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April Storm over Wildcat Ridge
 
Rockaway Township, New Jersey
 
I was at the right place and right time for dramatic weather at the local hawkwatch. I’ve photographed from this vista dozens of times but have never observed such defined clouds. A seemingly ethereal light struck the foreground as sunlight permeated the sky.
 
Canon 5Dsr + Tamron 24-70mm

Spotted Turtle in Morris County NJ

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Spotted Turtle
 
Morris County, New Jersey
 
In my experience, Spotted Turtles are sparsely distributed in Northern New Jersey. I recently stumbled on this one and photographed it in Washington Township.
 

Wildcat Ridge Wetlands

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Wildcat Ridge Wetlands
Rockaway Township, New Jersey
March 2019.
I didn’t see much wildlife diversity on this outing but I did see a mating frenzy of Newts in a stream crossing.
Canon 10-18mm + Canon SL2 DSLR
See the making of this shot here – https://www.facebook.com/daveblinderphotography/videos/394386184476786/

Spring Landscape Photography at Wildcat Ridge WMA

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Spring Landscape Photography at Wildcat Ridge WMA

An expansive beaver marsh in Rockaway Township made for a nice opportunity to photograph scenery. Incoming rain clouds and soft overcast light set the mood so I setup my Canon 10-18mm lens, Canon SL2 DSLR, and Manfrotto tripod to try to capture the scene.

This particular trail is off of Green Pond Road and parking is just opposite Lake Denmark Road in Rockaway Township NJ. Beautiful nature area with great wildlife habitat.

Wood Frogs at Troy Meadows NJ

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Wood Frogs
March 2019
Troy Meadows in Parsippany New Jersey
Filmed with the Canon EOS M50 + Tamron 150-600mm G2

American Beaver in New Jersey

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NJ wildlife photograph
American Beaver


2009 at Mahlon Dickerson County Reservation in Jefferson New Jersey

Migration Cometh…

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Palm Warbler, April 2009, New Jersey

New Jersey warbler picture