Khürt WilliamsBirding Walk on the Millstone Park Trail
A cold Veterans Day walk around Millstone Park in Rocky Hill.
nate mcmullinRetention Pond
On July 18, I decided to visit the retention pond near Van Horne Park around 8 AM to stretch my legs and enjoy some fresh air. Of course, I brough along my X-T3 and Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS W. I think it had rained earlier that morning because the leaves of the tall grass were still wet.
I had hoped to photograph dragonflies but found none. Instead, I turned my camera toward the water and the plants around the pond. The surface of the water was dotted with tiny duckweed (Lemna [...]
Variable Dancer
Today (June 12), I visited the stormwater retention pond near the Audi dealership on Route 206. It's a beautiful spot that has evolved into a thriving natural habitat, filled with marsh plants like Broad-leaved Cattail. This time, I was on a mission to photograph dragonflies and damselflies.
Lately, I’ve felt a need to shift my focus from birds to other subjects. My trusty Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR lens has been my constant companion, and I wondered what else I could capture [...]
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Great Blue Skimmer (Libellula vibrans)
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Black-shouldered Spinyleg (Dromogomphus spinosus)
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Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)
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Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)
So why is the Canada Goose called the Canada Goose and the American Robin called the American Robin if both birds are found in both countries?
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Male Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)
Northern Cardinal can be challenging to photograph due to their preference for dense foliage and shrubs.
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Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)
I don’t know who comes up with the common names of certain birds. Despite its name, the American Robin (Turdus migratorius) is found in Canada, especially during the breeding season when they inhabit a wide range of habitats including forests, parks, and suburban areas. The Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) is found in the United States, particularly in regions with suitable wetland habitats like lakes, rivers, and marshes. So why is the Canada Goose called the Canada Goose and the [...]