Tag Archives: nature

Waterloo Valley Road (Click on the photo for a larger image.) “Rain” was not the only four-letter word uttered this morning at approximately 6:30 AM when the latest barrage of precipitation pelted Morris County.  Those expecting to greet a new influx … Continue reading →

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) This week’s weather, consisting mostly of a damp, chilly, easterly-northeasterly air flow, has slowed the migratory push that observers crave this time of year. Nonetheless, birds are everywhere at this time. 41 Common Loons … Continue reading →

(Click on the photo for a larger image.) Pity those who do not bird or study nature this time of year. April is flipping the calendar page to May and the climax of spring migration is close at hand. It … Continue reading →

Dave Blinder captured the following image of a male Pileated Woodpecker at Bee Meadow Park, Hanover Twp. this morning. (Click on the photo for a larger image.) Migration stepped up a notch this weekend with a variety of migrants coming … Continue reading →

Caspians on the Rocks (Click on the photo for a larger image.) Tom Halliwell found two Caspian Terns this morning on the rocks near Water Street at Lake Musconetcong. The two terns were present this afternoon and joined by a … Continue reading →

Budd Lake (Click on the photo for a larger image.) The Osprey at Budd Lake may have wondered what a water skier was doing out and about at 7:00 AM on a crisp Saturday morning in April. The Ruddy Ducks … Continue reading →

Vesper Sparrows in Florham Park Two Vesper Sparrows were seen and photographed by Chris Thomas at Florham Park Fields this morning. At least one was still present in the afternoon where it was seen on the edge of the first gravel parking … Continue reading →