Summertime Nature at the Sourland Mountain Preserve.
A Shy immature Green Heron in a Tree Next to the Pond at the Sourland Mountain Preserve. Images taken with a Nikon D810a camera and 300 mm f/4 lens. Every time I walked around the pond this bird flew to the other side of the pond or up into a tree. It is so well camouflaged that I never see it until it flies away. I now know why the frogs are so skittish.
[Note I originally thought this was an American Bittern, now think it is an immature Green Heron.]
Immature Green Heron (originally thought it was an American Bittern). Image taken with a Nikon D810a camera and 300 mm f/4 lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/5.6, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)Immature Green Heron (originally thought it was an American Bittern). Image taken with a Nikon D810a camera and 300 mm f/4 lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/5.6, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)Immature Green Heron (originally thought it was an American Bittern). Image taken with a Nikon D810a camera and 300 mm f/4 lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/5.6, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)Immature Green Heron (originally thought it was an American Bittern). Image taken with a Nikon D810a camera and 300 mm f/4 lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/5.6, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
Author: David Mathre
I am a scientist by training (Eckerd College, BSc; Caltech, Ph.D.). I worked for 27 years as a Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry developing processes to manufacture medicines for human and animal health. I now spend my time as a photographer and world traveler. My interests include the natural world, wildlife, landscapes, sky, and seascapes, travel, and astrophotography. I look for unique ways of viewing the world and presenting my images. I have traveled to over 55 countries in six continents, often on Semester at Sea voyages. While at home in New Jersey, I spend time on home renovation and expansion of a wildflower garden/meadow.
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