Regrowth Area of Jonathan’s Woods

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Regrowth Area of Jonathan’s Woods
 
Rockaway Township, NJ
 
This section of the park was fully populated with pine trees prior to Hurricane Sandy. Shrubs and deciduous and coniferous trees are repopulating the area which now lies adjacent to the main parking area for Jonathan’s Woods off of Old Beach Glen Road.
 
Learn about upcoming activities at Jonathan’s Woods – http://powww.org
 
Phantom 3 Pro drone

Pond #2

Greendell Marsh Ecological Preserve

New Jersey

November 2019

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Pied-billed Grebe

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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.
 
 
Canon SL2 + Tamron SP 150-600mm VC lens

Aerial view of swamp at Greendell Marsh Ecological Preserve

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Aerial view of swamp at Greendell Marsh Ecological Preserve

Green Township NJ

Phantom 3 Professional drone

There is a great diversity of wildlife habitats at Greendell Marsh.  I plan on revisiting the area soon to show more of the limestone ridges after the trees have dropped the leaves.

 

 

Glacial Erratic in Autumn

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Glacial Erratic in Autumn
 
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, Morris County NJ
 
In suburban Morris County, Pyramid Mountain is one of the best places to observe the rocky deposits of long-gone glaciers and reconnect with natural history.
 
 
Canon 5Dsr + Tamron SP 15-30mm

Autumn at Taylortown Reservoir

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Autumn at Taylortown Reservoir
 
Montville, New Jersey
 
Driving the course of Boonton Avenue from downtown Boonton to its confluence in Butler with Kakeout Road is an easy and relaxing way to get to Route 23 in Morris County. I always like to admire the water and woods around Taylortown Reservoir while driving through.
 
Canon 5Dsr + Tamron SP 15-30mm vc

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South Branch in Autumn
 
Ken Lockwood Gorge WMA, Hunterdon County NJ
 
Taken with my mirrorless Canon M50 ILC (interchangeable lens camera) on a recent bicycle ride.
 

Trail Bend and Island View

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Trail Bend and Island View
 
Taylortown Reservoir, Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, Morris County NJ
 
I am continuing to explore the park throughout all 4 seasons. Grateful to have the honor of Morris Parks using my artwork for the upcoming replacement of trail signage with the Pyramid Mountain visitors center. Pyramid Mountain is a natural resource enjoyed by thousands of hikers each year, both from in state and out of state.
 

Fern and Trunk in Autumn

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Fern and Trunk in Autumn
 
Mahlon Dickerson County Reservation, Jefferson NJ
 
I enjoyed the stark contrast of the diminutive late season fern against the dark textured tree trunk.
 
Canon M50 + EF-M 11-22mm

Taylortown Reservoir in Autumn

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Taylortown Reservoir in Autumn
 
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, Morris County, New Jersey
 
The hike behind Taylortown Reservoir is scenic and often a trail less travelled.
 
Canon 5Dsr + Tamron SP 15-30mm