Swamp SparrowRockaway Township, New Jersey
September 2020
This lurking denizen of the wetlands popped up briefly amidst the goldenrod providing just enough time for me to grab a few frames.
More info on the Swamp Sparrow – https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Swamp_Sparrow/overview
White-tailed Buck
Hanover Township, New Jersey
September 2020
Red Fox
Cattus Island County Park, Toms River NJ
Visit Cattus Island – https://ocparks.co.ocean.nj.us/frmRegContentPrks?ID=0751673c-9513-4ecc-8f3e-3e65b0f2ec45
Late Day at The Meadows
Cape May, New Jersey
Visit the South Cape May Meadows – https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/south-cape-may-meadows/
Black Racer at Belleplain State Forest
Cape May County, New Jersey
This small-ish snake was laying in wait approximately 3 feet up from the ground. The racer kept an eye on me thought it did not flee while I setup my tripod for a few shots.
More info on the Northern Black Racer – https://www.virginiaherpetologicalsociety.com/reptiles/snakes/northern-black-racer/northern_black_racer.php
Visit Belleplain State Forest – https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/belle.html
Dusk at South Cape May Meadows
Cape May, NJ in Sept 2020
A few minutes after sunset the sky above the refuge’s waterfowl briefly alit with hues of pink and orange.
Plan your visit to the South Cape May Meadows – https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/south-cape-may-meadows/
Exploring Cape May Point State Park
With over 200 acres of preserved open space, 3 blazed trails, and a large variety of wildlife and plantlife Cape May Point State Park provides and easily accessible and immersive nature experience. Highlights of this South Jersey park include the Cape May Light (lighthouse), scenic wetland views, and the handicap accessible hawk watch platform.
Plan your visit to Cape May Point State Park – https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/capemay.html
Ayers Brook in Late Summer
Evans Family Preserve, Chester Twp NJ
Visit Evans Family Preserve – https://chestertownship.org/township-committees/parks/township-parks/evans-preserve-hiking-trails/
Video Tour of The Evans Family Preserve – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp0_H2A-yXU
Swallowtail on New York Ironweed at Kittatinny Valley State Park
Sussex County, New Jersey
An 18-150mm handheld zoom lens, manual exposure, patience, luck, and direct sunlight were the ingredients in this recipe. The goal was to showcase the colorful Ironweed blooms in front of the landscape at KVSP.
More info on New York Ironweed – https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=VENO
Visit Kittatinny Valley State Park – https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/kittval.html
Canon M5 mirrorless camera + EOS 18-150mm EF-M zoom lens
Hiking Primrose Farm in Harding NJ
Located only minutes south of downtown #Morristown, Primrose Farm hosts a well maintained trail network and accounts for over 100 acres of preserved open space in #HardingNJ #MorrisCounty
Join me as I explore the woods and meadows at Primrose Farm.
Learn more about Primrose Farm and plan your visit – https://hardinglandtrust.org/property/primrose-farm/
#morristown #morriscounty #njhiking #newjersey
Dave Blinder Nature Photography 