The Lazy Birder

On a field trip to Losen Slote Creek Park with Don Torino and the Bergen County Audubon Society, this Leucistic American Robin was identified. Very unusual to me and I will definitely be on the lookout for another, perhaps better future photo.

Sunday bluebird walk 06/07/26 with the Bergen County Audubon Society at the New Jersey Botanical Gardens. Did not disappoint, the bluebirds were out for all to see. Also saw a painted turtle laying her eggs.

A Friday walk with the Bergen County Audubon Society on June 12, 2026 to celebrate Frank M. Chapman's birthday. Unfortunately there was a newly fallen tree on the trail cutting the walk short but a nice day to get outside.

The weather was great and we managed to get an early solo walk at the New Jersey Botanical Garden in the AM, and finish the day with an evening group walk at Dekorte Park with the Bergen County Audubon Society.

Although there was a weather heat advisory in effect, the conditions did not feel as bad as forecast ( 90°F ) and the Audubon Society & park provided free bottles of water to the attendees which was much appreciated.
The photographs were taken with a Canon RF 24mm-240mm lens. It's my favorite all-around lens but not especially exceptional for pure bird photography when higher resolutions are the norm but is better for subjects like butterflies, in my opinion.

A short solo visit to the Teaneck Creek Conservancy for a little walk with the camera. Several Blue Herons lurking in the field, and a pair of Wood Ducks in the pond.
Upon returning home, a Monarch butterfly ready to be photographed on some Cutleaf Coneflowers in the yard.