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bald eagle, barn swallow, barnegat lighthouse, Edwin B Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, great egret, Long-billed Dowitcher, mourning dove, photography, postaday, ring-billed gull, sanderling, year of the bird
2018 is the Year of the Bird, as declared by the National Audubon Society, National Geographic, BirdLife International, and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. I didn’t know about that until now, but here are seven photos I took recently of birds around New Jersey.
dweezer19 said:
So many birds…so little time. Wonderful images!
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neihtn2012 said:
So little time is right. 🙂 Thank you for commenting.
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Julie@frogpondfarm said:
Wonderful images .. easy to see that bird photography is your favourite pastime 🙂👏
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Julie!
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Tiny said:
Beautiful post with perfect representatives of the Year of the Bird!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Helen!
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Lignum Draco said:
Nice series of photos with great attention to details. You seem to have a great eye for recognising birds and capturing them in character.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you! Bird photography is my favorite pastime, although I do envy the way you travel and capture such beautiful scenery.
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de Wets Wild said:
Such a beautiful selection, Hien!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Dries!
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katelon said:
Stunning photos. I especially like the one of the bird holding up its foot.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Katelon! BIrd holding up its foot like those soldiers on parade.
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quietsolopursuits said:
These images are all excellent! I super impressed by the one of the egret by the details in its white feathers that you were able to capture.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Jerry! I managed to get real close to the Great Egret, and it wouldn’t budge from its perch.
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Sue (Mac's Girl) said:
Absolutely splendid pictures, Hien!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Sue! Glad you like the pictures.
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sidilbradipo1 said:
WOW… Stunning photos, year of the birds or not 😀
Ciao
Sid
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you very much Sid!
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Mz&Cho said:
Wish we didn’t do the trip to NJ during Labor Day weekend when it was scorching hot. The weather has cool down so much now that another trip is called for. Just joined the National Audubon Society; can’t wait to see the activities that lie ahead. Lovely photos!
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neihtn2012 said:
You should come on out, cross the bridges or tunnels and get into New Jersey. This time of the year is prime bird watching season as the birds start migrating from the Artic down to warmer places.
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Mz&Cho said:
Looking forward to the trip(s) 🙂 . Thank you.
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T Ibara Photo said:
I too was unaware that this year was the year of the bird as determined by the above-mentioned organizations! Thank you for sharing your stunning bird photos. New Jersey seems like an exciting place for birdwatching 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Takami! New Jersey is a fantastic place for bird watching, as well as the nearby states such as Delaware and Maryland. The bird watching spots are all within driving distance.
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