Morning adventures at Cape Island Wildlife Management Area
Very scenic and tranquil area off of a Cape May backroad (see map screenshot). I drove to the end of Cresse Lane to get here. The dirt road access is very rutted up so proceed with caution. The area looks like it is mostly used for hunting and as a swimming hole. Very nice meadow section which appears to be a former pasture. A migratory Kestrel flew off as I entered the meadow.
Cape May County NJ
#njnature #njphotography #njartist #njwoods #njhiking #capemay #capeisland #newjersey
A historic (and beautiful Cresse house) is just before the WMA on this street. It looks like the Cresse family has been in Cape May for a long time https://www.capemay.com/blog/2009/11/whalers-the-link-to-our-past/
A supplemental guide for Sparta Camera Club on beautiful places for nature photography in New Jersey. Leave a comment here or email me at dave@daveblinder.com for any additional questions. Be sure to also follow me on Facebook.
Wildcat Ridge WMA
Rockaway Township, Morris County NJ
Scenic area, good for birding, macro, landscapes, mammals. Other activities including hiking, hunting, mountain biking. Hikes can range from easy to strenuous
Area info – http://www.wcrhawkwatch.com/kiosk.html
Bat Cave Parking Lot – https://goo.gl/maps/XmYQ4eAT7vcUfjaT6
Hawk Watch Parking Lot –
https://goo.gl/maps/7ZTTGnmoDmWZ4Z1a9
Jonathan’s Woods
Denville/Rockaway, Morris County NJ
Includes wetlands, forest, small meadow. Good for birds, macro, possibly landscape. Walks go from very easy to moderate difficulty. Free guided hikes by the POWWW organization visit http://powww.org or http://facebook.com/protectourwetlandswaterwoods for upcoming events.
Area info – https://www.morrisparks.net/index.php/parks/jonathans-woods/
Parking Lot –
https://goo.gl/maps/H8LxXxkktZWwaizd6
Great Bay Boulevard WMA
Little Egg Harbor, Ocean County NJ
State open space, VERY good for photographing birds (Osprey, warblers, sparrows, sandpipers). Also for good for landscapes and maybe a few butterflies to be found as well. Most of the journey is a scenic drive on maritime road which ends at a beautiful natural sand beach that should be walked.
Area info –
http://wildlifeviewingareas.com/viewing-area/great-bay-boulevard-wildlife-management-area/
Parking –
https://goo.gl/maps/3yHWwSWMhc8KZdBh8
Franklin Parker Preserve –
Chatsworth, Burlington County NJ
11,000 acre nature preserve in Pine Barrens. Outstanding wetlands for landscapes. Also very good for macro photography and botany. Abundant wild blueberry as well. Not many services nearby, bring lunch with you.
Area info – https://www.njconservation.org/preserve/franklin-parker-preserve/
Parking –
https://goo.gl/maps/xcMfFmvhsAJ7xBSm6
Double Trouble State Park –
Berkeley, Ocean County NJ
Easy gateway to New Jersey Pinelands nature, close to Garden State Parkway. 8,000+ acres. Walks are very flat and level on sand trails. Very good for landscapes, dragonflies, birding. Also outstanding kayaking on Cedar Creek.
Area info –
https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/double.html
Parking –
https://goo.gl/maps/irw9dSGCeqYTbAy49
Ken Lockwood Gorge WMA –
Lebanon, Hunterdon County NJ
Scenic peaceful walk along South Branch of Raritan River. Very good for landscapes and also some birds. Walking trail is broad and level. Can also be good for bike riding.
Area info –
https://www.theoutbound.com/new-jersey/photography/explore-the-ken-lockwood-gorge
Parking Area –
https://goo.gl/maps/wXMpYiUYGZwGEw6M8
Dave Blinder Nature Photography 