birds

A fun fact that many people don't know about me is that I love pelicans. Believe it or not, I collect pelican paintings, sculptures, and other pelican memorabilia. My love for the bird started when I was living on the beaches of Carolina. I can't really pinpoint why I like them so much, I just think they are unique and that they live a sweet beach life. Pelicans are definitely my spirit animal!

Is there a day that goes by here in New Jersey, when you do not see this big bird flying overhead? Every day I see more and more of these large winged birds.....do you also?

Recently I have noticed more Hawks in our local neighborhoods is it just my being unaware or have you noticed more as well?

A home on Beckerville Road in Whiting was struck by lightning Wednesday afternoon causing it to catch fire.

New Jersey is home to many species of birds. We have the unique scenario where we have beautiful forests and pine barrens along with the gorgeous ocean coastline. Each brings different types of birds, so it's a bird watchers paradise. Enjoy a few of my personal favorites that I have photographed over the years.

Birdwatching at the Jersey Shore.....Spring is here at the Jersey Shore and this weekend I stumbled across this woodpecker family doing some Spring cleaning of their home....a true tree house. I sat back and watched and photographed their work, I hope you enjoy a look at Jersey Shore nature at it's best....a break from the negatives we hear and see everyday.

They're back! What are we talking about? the "Snowy Owl" .... these beautiful birds of prey have returned to the Jersey Shore.

Ocean County officials are moving ahead with plans to purchase the almost 8,000 acre tract of land known as the Forked River Mountains to insure it remains as open space.

It is our best fisherman, the Osprey ..... the hawk of the sea! You'll see them up and down the Jersey Shore coast. This is my favorite bird to photograph and I'm lucky to live in an area with many to view. Just this past Friday at our Community Medical Center Seaside Park Boardwalk Studio we watched an Osprey fishing in the surf and bringing home fresh fish to their babies.

  Today (4/11) is National Pet Day! According to National Today ...... Here's the breakdown on Pets (Based on a survey of 1,000 Pet Owners) America's 5 most-owned pets are: #1: Dog (45%) #2: Cat (30%) #3: Fish (9%) #4: Bird (5%) #5: Hamster (2%) 10% OF AMERICANS SAY THEIR PET IS THEIR BEST FRIEND 11% hang out with their pets (watching TV or reading books) 20% talk to their friends in a special voi