Eastern Forktail on Fern

Eastern Forktail on Fern
Mount Olive NJ
July 2025

For this damsel-scape I hoped to include a vignette into a lush wetlands habitat.

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Canon ef-m 28mm macro + M5

Northern Copperhead – Morris County NJ

The Kinglet and The Moth

The Kinglet and The Moth
Jockey Hollow National Historical Park
Morristown, New Jersey
October 2023

This migratory Golden-crowned Kinglet momentarily popped out of the understory with an impressively sized catch.

Canon 77D + Tamron 100-400mm

New Jersey Black Bear

I assure you that no humans were harmed in the making of this photograph.

NJ bear hunt begins again soon πŸ‘Ž It is a shame how effective fear mongering is in USA culture and policy making.

Groundhog Family

Groundhog Family
Waywayanda State Park
New Jersey
May 2012

Never won any awards with this shot from 10+ years ago πŸ˜† It’s still the only time I’ve observed a group of young groundhogs (woodchucks) together.

Canon 7D + Tamron 18-270mm

American Oystercatcher at Sandy Hook

American Oystercatcher
Sandy Hook – Gateway National Recreation Area
New Jersey
April 2023

Certainly one of our most distinct and most animated local shorebirds

Barred Owl in Morris County NJ

Barred Owl
Morris County NJ
October 2020

I was fortunate that this unexpected owl landed where I could photograph from a clear vantage point. I especially like the gently arched branch as well as the transitioning maple leaves.
Learn more about the Barred Owl –https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Barred_Owl/id