NJ Bird Photos: Birds of New Jersey

Great Blue Heron Nests

2008-07-27T01:08:00.003-04:00

Notice the baby great blue heron in the top photo. We think the bottom photo is two juveniles.

Egret

2008-07-27T01:07:00.002-04:00

Grebe

2008-07-27T01:05:00.002-04:00

Baby Red Bellied Woodpecker

2008-07-20T13:12:00.003-04:00

The baby Red Bellied Woodpecker is starting to get some red feathers on his head. He waited on the tree while his mother flew back and forth with some suet.

Northern Cardinal Juvenile

2008-07-20T13:10:00.002-04:00

Goldfinch

2008-07-20T13:08:00.002-04:00

Here is a photo of a goldfinch, the state bird of New Jersey.

Red Winged Blackbird and Baby

2008-07-20T13:03:00.004-04:00

A red winged blackbird with two babies has been visiting the feeder. The babies are quite noisy waiting for the mother to bring them food.

Northern Flicker

2008-07-20T12:59:00.005-04:00

A photo of a northern flicker on the top of a telephone pole.

Great Blue Heron

2008-07-20T12:52:00.005-04:00

We took our walk early this morning and surprised a great blue heron. He flew off after a few seconds but we were able to get this photo. We're posting this for Lana, who told us she loves herons.

Everyone needs to rest sometimes

2008-07-20T12:44:00.004-04:00

It's been too hot and everyone is sleepy. We caught the mallards taking a midday nap in our yard. George, our cat, likes to sleep when it's hot and sunny (or when it's cold and rainy). Mike caught this squirrel resting peacefully, blissfully unaware of Chris' feelings for his species.

Tufted Titmouse: Front and Back View

2008-07-15T21:19:00.002-04:00

Two tufted titmouse photos. Mike thinks they are more detailed with the new camera lens than our prior titmouse photos.

Young Northern Cardinal

2008-07-15T21:12:00.002-04:00

Here are some photos of a juvenile northern cardinal.

Female Northern Cardinal

2008-07-15T21:09:00.002-04:00

We switched back to safflower seed and a family of Northern Cardinals discovered it. Here is the female. The male is very flighty, but the female and juvenile are not as easily disturbed.

Groundhog

2008-07-15T21:01:00.002-04:00

Here is a groundhog (also called woodchuck). When we moved to New Jersey, we thought they were cute. Now that she is doing some gardening, Chris would like them to stay away. Mike still likes them.

Chipmunk

2008-07-13T13:56:00.002-04:00

This chipmunk filled up his cheeks with seed that had fallen below the feeder.

Mystery bird

2008-07-13T09:24:00.002-04:00

We don't know who this is. It was eating seeding from the ground under the feeder.

Cedar Waxwing

2008-07-13T09:16:00.003-04:00

There are usually about five or six cedar waxwings eating insects by the dam in the morning. They are a challenge for us because they don't sit still for very long. Mike got a new lens for the camera, so that's helping a bit, but we sure wish they would sit still. We still hope to get a picture that shows their beautiful markings better.

Red Bellied Woodpecker Mom and Juvenile

2008-07-13T08:57:00.003-04:00

"Baldy", the juvenile red-bellied woodpecker showed up with his mother today. Chris is glad to see he is being cared for.

Juvenile Red Bellied Woodpecker

2008-07-08T21:29:00.002-04:00

This little guy had us confused for a while this evening. At first we thought it was a flicker, but it didn't have the right facial markings. We are pretty comfortable with our decision that it is a juvenile Red Bellied Woodpecker. He tended to stay in one spot for long periods. He also took a little nap as you can see by the closed eye in one shot. Chris is a little concerned that he doesn't have a mother bird feeding him. All the other baby birds still have mothers feeding them even though they look big enough to take care of themselves. Hopefully this little guy will stay around and we'll get to see him do well and get his colored belly and head and grow into his feet. We think his feet look too big for him, much like a puppy.

Finch

2008-07-08T20:52:00.000-04:00

Night Heron

2008-07-06T13:58:00.002-04:00

There has been heavy rain the past two days and the stream is flowing much faster. It doesn't seem to bother the night heron.

Red Bellied Woodpecker Photos

2008-07-06T07:36:00.004-04:00

Sometimes it's tough deciding which photos to post. The red bellied woodpecker, also known as Mr. Spectacular, is a favorite. He spent an hour posing in different trees.

Northern Cardinal

2008-07-05T11:07:00.002-04:00

Happy 4th of July

2008-07-04T06:59:00.000-04:00

Young Tufted Titmouse

2008-07-03T19:19:00.003-04:00

This tufted titmouse has been waiting near the feeder while its mother gets seed for it. Today, it got its own seed.