Monday (08-August-2022) — New Jersey

Summertime Nature in New Jersey.

Birds of the day viewed in my backyard: Mourning Dove, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Blue Jay, House Finch, American Goldfinch, Common Grackle. The Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and American Goldfinch continue feeding in the Zinnia patch.


Birds of the Day. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.


Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in a field of Zinnia flowers. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.


Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in a field of Zinnia flowers. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.


Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in a field of Zinnia flowers. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.


Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in a field of Zinnia flowers. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.


Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in a field of Zinnia flowers. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Daily Electric Energy Used (99.1 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (60.2kWh) from Sense. Sun and clouds. Deficit of 38.9 kWh.

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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.

2 thoughts on “Monday (08-August-2022) — New Jersey”

  1. We’ve seen hummingbirds visit our balcony garden planter twice. It was exciting. I’ve had to stop filling the bird feeder in the backyard. Something tiny is eating the suet from the squirrel proof bird feeder. I suspect chipmunks.

    1. You can try a hummingbird feeder in your balcony. They like the bright red ones. Just make sure to change the sugar solution often. This time of the year, it is too hot for suet. I’ve seen black flies, wasps and yellow jackets go after suet when it is hot out. I’ve only seen one dragonfly this year. My pond is overgrown with weeds and I can’t get close to it to see the frogs and dragonflies.

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