Great Blue Heron
Denville, New Jersey
Either this bird was trying to tell me something or it ingested a few of its own feathers.
Canon EOS SL2 + Tamron SP 150-600mm VC G2
Category Archives: Wildlife
Red-shouldered Hawk in Sussex County NJ
Red-shouldered Hawk
Hamburg, New Jersey
This shot was taken recently at roadside along Route 94 and taken with my car window rolled down. I did a doubletake after driving passed a small patch of trees between 2 homes in Sussex County. Luckily I was able to turn my car around and get in position for a few shots of this Red-shouldered as it scanned for rodent prey.
More info on Red-shouldered Hawks – https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-shouldered_Hawk/overview
Canon EOS SL2 + Tamron SP 150-600mm VC G2
Northern Harrier at Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
Northern Harrier
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in Oceanville NJ
Winter 2009
“Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.”
I liked how the silhouetted hawk in flight glided (searching for prey) just above the reeds. I also loved the pink sky tones signaling the end of the day.
November Waterfowl at Lake Arrowhead
November Waterfowl at Lake Arrowhead
Denville NJ
A few long-distance low-light shots out of the window from this morning. I was surprised to see such a high concentration of Hooded Mergansers.
More info on the Hooded Merganser – https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hooded_Merganser/
This morning’s tally:
12+ Hooded Mergansers (pictured)
1 Great Blue Heron (pictured)
3 Common Mergansers (not pictured)
20 Mallards (not pictured)
1 Bufflehead (not pictured)
1 Ring-billed Gull (not pictured)
1 Ring-necked Duck (not pictured)
Canon SL2 + Tamron SP 150-600mm VC G2
Pied-billed Grebe
Pied-billed Grebe
Lake Arrowhead, Denville NJ
Taken this afternoon out of the living room window. Pied-billed Grebes are largely migratory in New Jersey, appearing mostly in the colder months. This Grebe was keeping pace with a small group of Mallards but was actively diving for prey.
More info on the Pied-billed Grebe – https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Pied-billed_Grebe/overview
Canon SL2 + Tamron SP 150-600mm VC lens
Eastern Chipmunk at Allamuchy
Eastern Chipmunk
Allamuchy Mountain State Park, New Jersey
I did a hike on the Red Trail aka Rangers Trail this morning which was a pretty good workout.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Denville, NJ
Taken recently, through living room window. It only took about 3 days of having a new filled feeder out for a local Hummingbird to start visiting us. I put a feeder up in both the frontyard and the backyard and intentionally placed the feeders in habitat that includes both sunlight and a little bit of tree cover. My plan seemed to be to the birds’ liking so far.
Tamron SP 150-600mm VC G2 + Canon SL2
Fourth of July paddle on the Rockaway River
Fourth of July paddle on the Rockaway River
Nice scenery and camaraderie.
Many crayfish lurking on the river bottom, saw 1 Green Heron, several Great Blue Herons, Painted Turtles, and many dragonflies.
We even wrapped up the afternoon with ice cream at Denville Dog after a hot day in the sun. 🍦
All images taken with my kayaking photography rig: Tamron 18-400mm VC zoom lens + Canon SL2 DSLR.
Northern Grey Treefrog in habitat
Northern Grey Treefrog in habitat
Jenny Jump State Forest, Warren County NJ
Treefrogs are usually difficult to find if you are looking for them. Finding this frog was purely accidental and my purpose of the photograph was to show the frog’s habitat.
More info on the Gray Treefrog – https://nhpbs.org/natureworks/graytreefrog.htm
Canon 5Dsr + Tamron SP 15-30mm
Blue-winged Warbler at Wildcat Ridge WMA
Blue-winged Warbler
Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area, Rockaway Twp, NJ
Fact – 100% of people who think birdwatching is boring have never laid eyes on a Blue-winged Warbler. (source = Dave Blinder)
More info on the Blue-winged Warbler – https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blue-winged_Warbler/overview
More information on Wildcat Ridge WMA – https://www.njfishandwildlife.com/wldcthwk.htm
Dave Blinder Nature Photography 