The Lazy Birder

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 walk at the garden and too many Great Spangled Fritillary butterflies! They were everywhere and the stars of the day.

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.