Variegated Fritillary
Double Trouble State Park
Ocean County NJ
July 2022
More information on the Variegated Fritillary – https://www.naba.org/chapters/nabanj/butterflies/variegated_fritillary.html
Variegated Fritillary in NJ
Category Archives: New Jersey State Parks Forests and WMAs
Whitesbog Reflections
Whitesbog Reflections
Burlington County NJ
July 2022
A slight breeze lent itself to a Monet effect on the reflected cumulus clouds.
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Spizzle Creek
Spizzle Creek
Island Beach State Park
Ocean County NJ
June 2022
On a good day with a strong Summer breeze biting insects are minimal at IBSP. On a bad day…
Learn more about Island Beach State Park – https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/islandbeachstatepark.html
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Common Sanddragon in the New Jersey Pinelands
Common Sanddragon in the New Jersey Pinelands
Bass River State Forest
June 2022
More information on the Common Sanddragon dragonfly – https://njodes.org/Pages/SpeciesAccount.aspx?id=312
Visit Bass River State Forest – https://nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/bassriverstateforest.html
This uncropped image was shot with the Canon 28mm macro lens. Shooting dragonflies or small butterflies with a short lens is very difficult yet allows for a broad view of the surrounding landscape.
December Morning at Round Valley Reservoir
December Morning at Round Valley Reservoir
Hunterdon County New Jersey
12/22/2021
The best weather for landscape photography is nearly always scattered clouds and yesterday was no exception. I left my house amid the dark predawn hours in hopes of “striking gold” with a vivid morning sky and ended up getting rewarded.
Here is a video on the creation and controversy surrounding the creation of Round Valley Reservoir – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhkUyQh_P60
Visitation and hiking information for Round Valley Recreation Area – https://nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/roundvalleyrecreationarea.html
Heislerville Before The Storm, Part I
Before The Storm, Part I
Heislerville WMA
Cumberland County NJ
October 2021
The stark dead trees along Thompson Beach Road contrasted strongly with the late morning sky.
Read more about Heislerville WMA – https://njaudubon.org/wp-content/wildlife/DelawareBayshoreTrails/Sites/tabid/440/Scope/site/Guide/DELBAYSH/Site/25/Default.html
American Snout on Pepperbush at Double Trouble State Park
American Snout on Pepperbush
Double Trouble State Park
Ocean County NJ
July 2021
I did not expect to stumble across this uncommon butterfly while walking near the Cedar Creek!
Learn more about the American Snout butterfly – https://www.naba.org/chapters/nabanj/butterflies/american_snout.html
Black Rat Snake at Stokes State Forest
Black Rat Snake
Stokes State Forest
Sussex County NJ
April 2021
This snake all but ignored me while I snapped away with my wide angle lens. Don’t try this with rattlesnakes.
Shawangunk Outcrops at High Point State Park
Shawangunk Outcrops
High Point State Park
Sussex County NJ
04.22.21
The brisk temperatures in northernmost New Jersey kept away the park visitors at High Point. I even spotted a few snow flurries during my visit.
Winter Birding at Barnegat Light NJ
Winter Birding 2021 at Barnegat Light NJ
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park on the northern tip of Long Beach Island is one the most popular winter wildlife viewing spots in the Mid-Atlantic. Birdwatchers come from many miles to admire the Harlequin Ducks, Purple Sandpipers, Eiders, Scoters, and Mergansers.
Plan your visit to “Old Barney” – https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html
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