Bonaparte’s Gull
Sandy Hook National Recreation Area
New Jersey
January 2026
Some life history from Wikipedia:
Bonaparte’s gull breeds in boreal forest across southern Alaska and much of interior western Canada, as far east as central Quebec and south to within 320 km (200 mi) of the Canada – United States border. It avoids dense stands of conifers, instead choosing more open areas, such as the treed edges of bogs, fens, marshes, ponds, or islands.
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Canon 77D + Tamron 150-600mm
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Five-lined Skink
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
New Jersey
May 2025
In my experience these local lizards are curious and even when startled will eventually pop up to observe their observers.
Canon M5 + 28mm EF-M macro lens
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Ovenbird
Wildcat Ridge WMA
Rockaway Township NJ
April 2025
These migratory woodland warblers can be confused for thrushes or sparrows until viewed through decent magnification. Ovenbirds are also a challenging photography subject for me as they are often lurking in the shadows of the forest floor.
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Night Sky Over Sweet Bay Pond
Everglades National Park
Florida
February 2025
I will admit it is a little spooky being alone at night near a pond in the land of the Alligators. I tried to not linger too long for my night sky shooting.
Sony A7R3 + Tamron 20mm
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Morning at Pine Glades Lake
Everglades National Park
Homestead, Florida
February 2025
A serene morning on a less-travelled trail in Everglades National Park.
Sony A7R3 + Tamron 28-200mm
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White Ibis
Big Cypress National Preserve
Florida
February 2025
Ibis sightings are quite common in Southern Florida, however, this individual chose an outstanding natural perch.
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Canon 77D + Tamron 100-400mm lens
Young American Alligator
Everglades National Park
February 2025
This young one and its 3 siblings were in a canal just a few feet off of Main Park Road.
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Canon 77D + Tamron 100-400mm
Snow Goose
Johnson Park
Middlesex County NJ
January 2025
A recent business appointment brought to Middlesex County and there were no less than 3 migratory Snow Geese mixed in with a large flock of Canada Geese. A fun find in a suburban sports field!
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Dave Blinder Nature Photography 