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BEYOND: Nosy frog

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   The bed and breakfast near Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Pennsylvania has an awesome pond out back.  I was testing a new telephoto lens, when this wacky frog went scooting across the lily pads...

Soon: Shots from Hawk Mountain's Native Plant Garden.


BLOG: The Meadowlands

   

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     I have been developing a blog for the NJ Meadowlands Commission, and trying to cover 30.4 square miles instead of the Celery Farm's 109 acres.
   Both are amazing places, and I hope to do them justice.
   Recent posts for the new blog have been on hummingbird moths, a colony of monk parakeets in Ridgefield, and the NJMC's tree swallow nesting box program. Take a look, see what you think, and feel free to offer suggestions.
   Click here to see the Meadowlands Blog.


CELERY FARM: Dragonflies for beginners

      

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    Ace North Jersey dragonflier Sheryl Chacon has been doing a dragonfly survey of the Celery Farm this year, with at least 20 species so far.
  Better late than never, I am going to use her excellent Web site to learn more about these beautiful creatures.
   Click here to view her Web site, Odes for Beginners.

   (Note: The photo above was taken at Hawk Mountain this past weekend).


CELERY FARM: Dragonfly Fest Part 2

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    Right now is prime time for viewing dragonflies. If you pay close attention -- and the dragonflies sit still long enough -- you can see some amazing insects.
    IDing them from photos is difficult, I know, but if anyone would like to venture some guesses...

    Click "Continue reading..." for more dragonfly images.

    COMING SOON: A great New Jersey dragonfly Web site for beginners (like me).

 

 

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