Seeking out the wildlife of Morris County New Jersey

February 16, 2020 by daveblinder in 2020, Video, Wildlife and tagged 2020 february, dave blinder new jersey photographer, new jersey wildlife, nj nature, troy meadow rd nj, troy meadows parsippany new jersey nature area, tutorial, where to look for owls, wildlife habitat | Leave a comment

Some thoughts on finding wildlife – from Troy Meadows in Parsippany NJ

Wildlife observation is all about researching and documenting the proper habitat for the animals.

In this video I demonstrate locating a slumbering raccoon by seeking out a naturally occurring tree cavity in Parsippany New Jersey.

Do you have any questions or comments about finding wildlife or finding wildlife habitat?

Dawn at Overpeck County Park

February 13, 2020 by daveblinder in 2020, canon eos m50, Landscape, Morris County NJ Nature and tagged 2020 february, bergen county new jersey nature park, canon eos m50 efm 1122mm lens, dave blinder new jersey photographer, dawn landscape sky lake pond clouds, img_7783, overpeck county park leonia ridgefield new jersey, winter | Leave a comment

Dawn at Overpeck County Park

Bergen County, New Jersey

Having a scheduled real estate commitment at 7:45AM, I set my alarm for 5:00AM and had my camera bag prepared for a quick start to the day. I took this one successful (to me) landscape image before having a productive workday.

Moral of the story: “Free time is made and not found.”

Visit Overpeck – https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/parks-recreation-areas/overpeck-county-park

Canon EOS M50 + EFM 11-22mm is lens

Ballenger Creek Reflections – Bass River New Jersey

February 6, 2020 by daveblinder in 2020, Landscape and tagged ballenger creek habitat enhancement site bass river new jersey, bass river state forest new jersey route 9, dave blinder new jersey photographer, february 2020, img_7719, marsh wetlands, ocean county nj hiking, roberts pond beaver pond new ersey, south ersey | Leave a comment

Ballenger Creek Reflections

Bass River, Ocean County, New Jersey

A view of the flooded beaver pond aka Robert’s Pond at the Ballenger Creek Habitat Enhancement Site off of Route 9. The last time I walked the area the water levels were minimal. I was quite happy to see significant levels of water retention at this quiet natural area.

More info on Ballenger Creek Habitat Enhancement Site – http://www.conservewildlifenj.org/protecting/habitat/restoration/ballangercreek/

Visit Ballenger Creek – https://goo.gl/maps/WqBgMsszkdRg79vg8

Great Blue Heron in Denville NJ

February 4, 2020 by daveblinder in 2020, denville nj, Morris County NJ Nature, Wildlife and tagged 2020 february, canon eos sl2 tamron sp 150600mm vc g2, dave blinder new jersey photographer, great blue heron nj bird, img_6962, lake arrowhead denville new jersey, morris county nj wildlife photography | Leave a comment

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

Winter’s Dawn at Liberty Marsh

January 28, 2020 by daveblinder in 2020, Sussex County NJ and tagged 2020, canon eos m50 efm 1122mm, dave blinder new jersey photographer, img_7407, january, oil city road new jersey hiking, pine island ny nature photography, Sunrise, wallkill river national wildlife refuge nj, wantage nj nwr, wetlands | Leave a comment

Winter’s Dawn at Liberty Marsh

Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge NY/NJ

I liked the sky transition from clear to clouded with hues of blues and pinks on this January morning. My feet were planted in Pine Island (Orange County NY) and the view is towards Wanted (Sussex County NJ).

Visit the Liberty Marsh – https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Wallkill_River/wildlife_and_habitat/libertymarsh.html

Canon EOS M50 + EFM 11-22mm lens

Red-shouldered Hawk in Sussex County NJ

January 26, 2020 by daveblinder in 2020, Bird Photography, Sussex County NJ, Tamron, Wildlife and tagged canon eos sl2 tamron sp 150600mm vc g2, dave blinder new jersey photographer, hamburg sussex county nj wildlife, img_6934, january 2020 winter, new jersey hawk photograph, red-shouldered hawk nj picture | Leave a comment

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