Red-bellied Woodpecker: Photo by Jennifer

 

I took this photo 2/6/2010 from my back yard. I waited for two weeks to capture this bird but I think I got it at the right time.

Ducks at Haddon Lake Park: Photos by Kate

 

 

 

I have been a casual visitor of your site for a few months- I love your photos!! I am hoping you could help me identify the duck in the first picture I attached (the all brown one with a dark bill). The others I just attached because the mallards were having so much fun in the sun today out on the frozen lake. The white ducks were also out on the lake with the mallards soaking up the sun. These pictures were taken on a walk around Haddon Lake Park in Haddon Heights, NJ on January 16th.

Thanks for your help identifying that first duck!
Kate

Brown Creeper at Sandy Hook: Photo by Jeff

 

I watched this little guy for several minutes winding his way up,down and around the tree until he decided to hold still long enough to get a pic.

Great Blue Heron: Photo by Michael

Here's a contributed photo of a great blue heron on a boat.

Blue Jay in Butler..."Having a bad hair day"

This Blue Jay is a regular visitor to our feeders, I never knew that Blue Jays had such prominent ears.
misseymarie : ) Butler New Jersey

Woodpecker Photos by Jeff: Ewing NJ

Photos taken in my yard in Ewing

Great Egret In Flight: Photo by Jeff

 

Hummingbird photos from Warren

 

 

This is one of the hummers that frequents my moms feeders. Central NJ. I just picked up a DSLR last summer and have a bunch of bird pics I will post if people want to see them.

Osprey with fluke: Photo by Nina

Taken at E. B. Forysthe, with Osprey was bringing the fluke to the nest where three young anxiously awaited dinner.

Photo from Amy in Ringwood, NJ

 

Honestly, I am not sure if it is a falcon or a young hawk (if you could help me out, that would be great!)

For the past few weeks, my dad and brother and I have been hearing the calls of falcons (which is what we have been assuming) and even last week one was perched right on our deck. Then last night when I went to put out the garbage and my dog started growling at something on the ground, I saw the bird just staring back at me. We don't know how it got injured but I called Animal Control and a woman came to take it to a shelter. She said it didn't seem too bad, but it will have to be checked out and eventually (hopefully) released. I've included a few photos.

I feel bad now though since I keep hearing the other birds calling for the missing one - I even saw one falcon today sitting around the spot that I found the injured bird :( We'll see how things work out.

~Amy
Ringwood, NJ

Lynn's Best Owl from Ojai

 

Killdeer: Photo by Tara

 

Killdeer sitting on her eggs in parking lot in Florham Park
He/She has been guarding the eggs for quite some time and we are all anxious to see the babies.

Black Skimmers: Photo By Carol

 

 

 

These pictures were taken at Forsythe Wildlife Refuge in Oceanville
New Jersey . These birds are a wonder to watch as they skim over the
water to catch their fish.

Black Necked Stilt: Photo by Carol

 

This picture was taken at Forsythe Wildlife Refuge in Oceanville
NJ. This is a rare bird to see at Forsthye.

Great Blue Heron: Photo by Lynn

 

Here's a photo of a heron taken by our daughter. The apple doesn't fall very far from the tree.

How many hummingbirds do you see? (Photo by Vicki in Jackson, NJ)

 

The ones in the picture are mostly the female and adolescent ruby throated hummingbirds. There are actually 8 that I can see to count. Can you find all 8? There were more than that, but this is what I could catch on film.

Hope you enjoy.

Carolina Wren & Male Bluebird: Photos by Donna in Denville NJ

Male bluebird taken this spring in Tourne County Park

Carolina Wren taken in my backyard in Denville, NJ

Geese on Parade: Photos by Jeff

A gaggle of combined Canada Geese families.

More Photos by Nina

Great Egret with Dinner

Great Blue Heron in Flight

Glossy Ibis with Dinner

Glossy Ibis in Flight

Photos by Nina

Peregrine Falcon. Taken at E. B. Forysthe.

Juvenile Mute Swans. Photo taken at Silver Lake, Belmar NJ

Redtail Hawk with a meal This photo was taken on Mapleton Road in Princeton next to the Carnegie Lake.

Egret Photo by Carol

 

This photo was taken at Edwin B. Forsythe Refuge in Oceanville NJ just last month. The Egrets look like they are doing a ballet on the water.

Ospreys making a nest: Photo by Nina

This photo was taken at E. B. Forysthe at a new nesting site. The Ospreys are in the process of establishing their nesting site.

Indigo Buntings: Photo by Carol in Hopewell, NJ

 

These two Indigo Bunting were at my feeder here in Hopewell just a few days ago. I was thrilled to see them because I have never seen Buntings before in my yard.

Great Blue Heron by Pat

 

Chris's sister Pat, from Connecticut, was down in Captiva Island, Florida, and got this nice shot of a Great Blue Heron.

Northern Flicker and Red Tailed Hawk: Photos by Dave

The top photo is a northern flicker from my back yard. The bottom, I believe, is a red-tailed hawk, also in my back yard (the same tree). The flicker photo was taken 4-9-09, hawk photo was taken 2-4-09.

Duck Photos contributed by Kathryn

 

Ring-necked ducks

A group of 30 to 50 Ring-necked ducks have been at Echo Lake park from mid-February through March.

 

Mix-breed Mallard

This "odd" Mallard duck (white breast, brown body) has been at Nomhegan Park for many weeks.

Birds of India. Photos contributed by S. Sriram

Painted Stork

Black Ibis

Sunbird

Kingfisher

Green Bee Eater or Green Flycatcher

Peacock

Sandhill Cranes Photo by Brian and Cindy in Franklin Twp

 

I have been seeing the same two sandhill cranes in Franklin twp over the last 3 weeks and I finally got a picture. They were pretty far away and I took the picture with my digital camera through my binoculars. A rare sight for New Jersey.

Hawk Photo by Jan

 

As far as I can tell this is a red-tailed hawk that parked itself on a branch in our back yard recently for a couple of hours. I didn't actually see the tail so can't guarantee the identification but from other pictures I've seen it appears to be a match.

Jan

Hawk Photo by Matt

 

This fellow was hanging by my bird feeder.

Contributed Photos: Red Bellied Woodpecker, Hawk, and Mockingbird

 

Male Red-Bellied WoodpeckerI have spent the last several days listening to several woodpeckers pecking away and finally this morning I spotted this Male pecking away. Red-Bellied Woodpeckers are my favorite bird! This photo was taken by misseymarie in Butler.

 

HawkThis hawk has been hanging out in my backyard for some time. I finally got a pic. Usually it flies away before I get the camera. Any ideas of what kind it may be????
Sandy- Piscataway, NJ

 

MockingbirdS. Sriram, Florham Park, NJ

Northern Flicker from S. Sriram

 

Common Mergansers: Photo by Josh in Bordentown, NJ

I am new to bird watching. Kids seems to be getting into to it. Do not know the name of the following ducks. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank You,

Josh
Bordentown NJ

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They are common mergansers. The male is being followed by the female. They are great fun to watch because they dive and catch fish.
Mike and Chris

Hawk by Cyn from Flanders, NJ

 

I think this is a Sharpshined Hawk.

He has been hanging around my backyard now for a couple of weeks. My feeders have been so full of many different kinds of birds. I know he is waiting for breakfast. :)

My husband happened to be at the window & got this great shot of him.

Thanks,
Cyn
Flanders

Sandhill Cranes: Photo by Greg

 

Group of Sandhill Cranes caught in flight. Seen 1/25/09 in Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey.

Red-Bellied Woodpecker from Mike in Morris County, NJ

 

Tufted Titmouse from Cindy, Flanders NJ

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I was taking pictures of the birds in the feeders. I saw this one and I liked how the seed is in his beak.

Thank you for this site. I came upon it trying to figure out some of the birds that come to my feeders. Very helpful.
Cindy
Flanders, NJ

Cooper's Hawk from Robert in Mercer County

 

 

I live in Hamilton Square in Mercer County, New Jersey. My back yard is small in a 1950's housing development. My wife and I were astounded to see what I believe to be an adult Cooper's Hawk in a tree in our back yard on the morning of 12/29/08. The hawk was actually inside a squirrel's nest and within a few minutes moved out.

Hawk Photo from Niranjan in Belle Mead, NJ

 

I was in my breakfast nook early this morning cradling my new Nikon D90 when this bird with a kill landed about 30 feet from me in my backyard. I do not know what bird this is (Cooper's Hawk?) but I took this shot through the glass window with a 105 mm lens setting.
Niranjan
Belle Mead
Dec. 21, 2008

Titmouse and Hawk: misseymarie from Butler, NJ

I finally was able to get a picture of a Titmouse. I have been trying for months but they are usually too quick for me. When we get 4 or 5 at a time, they just carry on in their playful, amusing manner and bring a smile everytime.

The picture of the Hawk is either a Coopers or Sharp-shinned. We have had Hawk visitors a lot lately and I not sure if there is a couple of different ones or I'm taking pictures of the same Hawk and they just look different because of the way the light shines off them. I don't think the light has anything to do with the eye color but I have a couple of pictures and the Hawk has blue eyes and the picture I took today the eyes look yellow. Photo's by misseymarie : ) Butler New Jersey.

Jeff in Cherry Hill: Oriole and Catbird

Gray Catbird boldly coming close to me to distract me from the fledgling on the ground. I could tell I was getting closer the parents came within about 4 ft of me squawking up a storm. The fledgling did fine.



This was taken June 22 2008. This Oriole was eating the buds on the bush, Only saw it One time.

misseymarie, Butler NJ: European Starlings

This year we had a lot of European Starlings visit our feeders, the variation in colors was quite a sight and worth taking pictures of. It didn't take long for the Starlings to take over our Red Bellied Woodpeckers hole in the tree but the last picture of the Starling and young Red Bellied shows she was going to defend her food supply. Pictures by misseymarie : ) Butler NJ

Jeff in Cherry Hill: Great Blue Heron that dines at my goldfish pond

Click Photo for Larger Scene

Great Blue Heron that visits in the spring and fall to dine on my goldfish pond.
I have installed a plastic decoy which worked pretty well but have been wiped out twice.

Contributed Photos

Here are some photos sent in recently.

Hairy Woodpecker and Sparrows
I took this photo a month or so ago, the Hairy Woodpecker stopped by to visit for a couple of days and then moved on, we have lived in Butler for several years and never had a Hairy visit before, the Sparrows are regular visitors. Picture by misseymarie : )

From Jeffery, Cherry Hill NJ

From Kathy

From Monica: Osprey seen on Lake Lackawanna October 4, 2008 in my back yard! M

Northern Mockingbird by misseymarie from Butler, NJ

Greetings from Butler, NJ. The Northern Mockingbird isn't a regular visitor to our backyard. I enjoy their many songs and sounds when they are in the area. . Pictures by misseymarie : )

Cooper's Hawk...Immature by misseymarie Butler NJ

I took this picture on August 31, 2008. I believe this is a immature (because of the color of the eyes) Cooper's Hawk , it has stopped by a few times and stays for about 10 minutes or so. The picture was taken in Butler NJ by misseymarie. I'm thrilled that I found this site. I'm new at backyard birding and your site will help me ID birds that visit our backyard.

Red-Bellied Woodpecker Developing by misseymarie Butler NJ

The first photo was taken on June 28, 2008 of a baby Red-Bellied Woodpecker. Prior to June 28th I had been watching the parents go in and out of the hole in the tree and finally on June 28th I was able to get a photo of the baby sticking its head out of the hole. The 2nd picture was taken on July 20, 2008, I now know it is a female, the red on the head is just starting to fill in. The 3rd photo was taken on August 31, 2008 and you can see that she has developed into quite a beauty! These pictures were taken in Butler NJ by misseymarie

Red-Tailed Hawk by Jim from Old Bridge

From Tom in Mount Taber, NJ: Downy Woodpecker & Female Cardinal

First, A downy woodpecker at my feeder today. I noticed that he would eat from the tray, and not perch on the openings.
Second, a female cardinal – she was accompanied by what I believe is a juvenile – much more red, but not fully, like a grown male.
Taken in Mount Tabor, NJ