On Saturday May 21st, an unseasonable warm day (~94F) I lead a nature walk for the Teaneck Camera Club at the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve
Here are some of the highlights from our outing:
Teaneck Camera Club @ Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve
Hoary Elfin in Whiting NJ
Hoary Elfin
Whiting WMA
Ocean County NJ
May 2022
With an approximate wingspan of 1” these tiny Spring butterflies are quite a challenge to fill the frame with.
Read more about the Hoary Elfin – https://www.naba.org/chapters/nabanj/butterflies/hoary_elfin.html
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.
Wood Frog calling at Troy Meadows NJ
Wood Frog
Troy Meadows
Parsippany NJ
March 2022
3 photo sequence of a Wood Frog calling.
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
View from Point Mountain
View from Point Mountain
Hunterdon County
February 2022
Visit Point Mountain Reservation – https://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/parks/ParkAreas/PointMountainCentralSouth/brochure.pdf
Taking the ascending Orange Blaze up Point Mountain and following the Blue Blaze alongside the Musconetcong River made for an intermediate level of hiking with a nice diversity of terrain. The trail mileage of Orange to Blue is approximately 3 miles round trip.
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