NJ Birding
@billpaquin.bsky.social
Recently bit by the birding bug💙. NJ born and bred with a smattering of Maine, NY and FL. Outdoors as therapy and a break from the madness
Lesser scaup in Franklin Lakes with ring necked and ruddy ducks enjoying the view of Indian Trails Club #birding #birdphotography
November 26, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Lesser scaup in Franklin Lakes with ring necked and ruddy ducks enjoying the view of Indian Trails Club #birding #birdphotography
A very loud and angry common raven barking at the passing traffic in Franklin Lakes, NJ #birding #birdphotography
November 26, 2025 at 12:09 AM
A very loud and angry common raven barking at the passing traffic in Franklin Lakes, NJ #birding #birdphotography
Another one of these #birdID challenges coupled with a "do I include on my #ebird list". Juvenile bald eagle or golden eagle. Saw at Emerson woods and immediately thought golden eagle with white wing patched and white on a tail that was longer then the length of the head. #birding Thoughts?
November 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
#BirdOfTheDayTheme is #warblers any member of the warbler family and the alternative is #yelloweyes any bird with yellow eyes. #birds #photography
Sharing a magnolia warbler from September.
Sharing a magnolia warbler from September.
November 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
#BirdOfTheDayTheme is #warblers any member of the warbler family and the alternative is #yelloweyes any bird with yellow eyes. #birds #photography
Sharing a magnolia warbler from September.
Sharing a magnolia warbler from September.
Driving along the Tappan Reservoir this morning, 3 bald eagles were fishing. So I slammed on breaks and tried to get some shots through the barbed wire fence. Feels like a metaphor. #birding #birdphotography
November 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Driving along the Tappan Reservoir this morning, 3 bald eagles were fishing. So I slammed on breaks and tried to get some shots through the barbed wire fence. Feels like a metaphor. #birding #birdphotography
Some photos from the state line lookout in Alpine, NJ. #birding #birdphotography
November 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Some photos from the state line lookout in Alpine, NJ. #birding #birdphotography
Awesome morning along the cliffs overlooking the Hudson River. Had a peregrine falcon hanging out just below eye level and really close with all sorts of poses #birding #birdphotography
November 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Awesome morning along the cliffs overlooking the Hudson River. Had a peregrine falcon hanging out just below eye level and really close with all sorts of poses #birding #birdphotography
So had an experience with thousands of common mergansers at Emerson Woods along then Oradell Reservoir in NJ. Was stunning. Turns out there were some red breasted and hooded mergansers in there too. With the red breasted being a lifer. #NikonP1100 is a great tool for #birding #birdphotography
November 22, 2025 at 9:55 PM
So had an experience with thousands of common mergansers at Emerson Woods along then Oradell Reservoir in NJ. Was stunning. Turns out there were some red breasted and hooded mergansers in there too. With the red breasted being a lifer. #NikonP1100 is a great tool for #birding #birdphotography
Belted kingfisher, winter wren and hooded merganser from some birding this past week in Bergen County NJ. #birding #birdphotography
November 22, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Belted kingfisher, winter wren and hooded merganser from some birding this past week in Bergen County NJ. #birding #birdphotography
So I'm scanning the reeds at DeKorte park yesterday looking for an elusive rail...
November 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
So I'm scanning the reeds at DeKorte park yesterday looking for an elusive rail...
I saw my first American woodcock this weekend since becoming a birder. Found an old picture of one in my driveway from 2022 and loaded it into eBird. Really a goofy looking bird #birding
November 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I saw my first American woodcock this weekend since becoming a birder. Found an old picture of one in my driveway from 2022 and loaded it into eBird. Really a goofy looking bird #birding
So we have a second Ash-throated flycatcher vagrancy in Bergen county. This one at DeKorte Park in the meadowlands. #birding #birdphotography. They are a western flycatcher that can find themselves on the east coast periodically. Hope they are enjoying their time in Nj.
November 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
So we have a second Ash-throated flycatcher vagrancy in Bergen county. This one at DeKorte Park in the meadowlands. #birding #birdphotography. They are a western flycatcher that can find themselves on the east coast periodically. Hope they are enjoying their time in Nj.
A Hooded merganser pair at Parson's Pond in Franklin Lakes NJ. #birding #birdphotography
November 20, 2025 at 12:43 AM
A Hooded merganser pair at Parson's Pond in Franklin Lakes NJ. #birding #birdphotography
An eastern Phoebe at the celery farm in Allendale, NJ this morning. Marked as rare in eBird even though we get them regularly. I guess this guy didn't migrate as expected. #birding #birdphotography
November 20, 2025 at 12:41 AM
An eastern Phoebe at the celery farm in Allendale, NJ this morning. Marked as rare in eBird even though we get them regularly. I guess this guy didn't migrate as expected. #birding #birdphotography
The rusty blackbird's global population has dropped by over 80% over the last several decades and is listed as vulnerable by the state of NJ. It's an indescribable feeling to spend some time watching these special birds #birding #birdphotography
November 20, 2025 at 12:33 AM
The rusty blackbird's global population has dropped by over 80% over the last several decades and is listed as vulnerable by the state of NJ. It's an indescribable feeling to spend some time watching these special birds #birding #birdphotography
Super exciting morning. Been trying to see a west coast vagrant flycatcher (ash-throated) spending time in Bergen county NJ in Teaneck. Missed him yesterday but got some good looks this morning. My photos stink. But a #lifer nonetheless #birding #birdphotography
November 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Super exciting morning. Been trying to see a west coast vagrant flycatcher (ash-throated) spending time in Bergen county NJ in Teaneck. Missed him yesterday but got some good looks this morning. My photos stink. But a #lifer nonetheless #birding #birdphotography
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Today was one of those frustrating #birding days, 6 lifers ID'd by others in last 24 hours, visited three hot spots and struck out on all of them, had my tripod stolen. Meanwhile my home base had sandhill cranes fly over!!! Plus giants game traffic. Nothing to show but $40 in gas burned... 😤🤬😡
November 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Today was one of those frustrating #birding days, 6 lifers ID'd by others in last 24 hours, visited three hot spots and struck out on all of them, had my tripod stolen. Meanwhile my home base had sandhill cranes fly over!!! Plus giants game traffic. Nothing to show but $40 in gas burned... 😤🤬😡
Today was one of those frustrating #birding days, 6 lifers ID'd by others in last 24 hours, visited three hot spots and struck out on all of them, had my tripod stolen. Meanwhile my home base had sandhill cranes fly over!!! Plus giants game traffic. Nothing to show but $40 in gas burned... 😤🤬😡
November 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Today was one of those frustrating #birding days, 6 lifers ID'd by others in last 24 hours, visited three hot spots and struck out on all of them, had my tripod stolen. Meanwhile my home base had sandhill cranes fly over!!! Plus giants game traffic. Nothing to show but $40 in gas burned... 😤🤬😡
A lone ruddy duck on the Hackensack River at Overpeck park in Teaneck NJ this weekend. #birding #birdphotography
November 16, 2025 at 3:51 AM
A lone ruddy duck on the Hackensack River at Overpeck park in Teaneck NJ this weekend. #birding #birdphotography
Female northern pintail at DeKorte Park in the meadowlands of north Nj. #birding #birdphotography
November 16, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Female northern pintail at DeKorte Park in the meadowlands of north Nj. #birding #birdphotography
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Hi, I'm Redpoll. I used to be called Common, but we settled our differences with the Hoaries and the Lessers. I'm a serial monogamist looking for a breeding season hook up. Sing me a song, show me how you can fly and let's have an Arctic summer fling
#NonHumanNeighbours #Birds #Nature #Wildlife
#NonHumanNeighbours #Birds #Nature #Wildlife
November 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Hi, I'm Redpoll. I used to be called Common, but we settled our differences with the Hoaries and the Lessers. I'm a serial monogamist looking for a breeding season hook up. Sing me a song, show me how you can fly and let's have an Arctic summer fling
#NonHumanNeighbours #Birds #Nature #Wildlife
#NonHumanNeighbours #Birds #Nature #Wildlife
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Earning thy name,
again and again
before the autumn storm.
Surf Scoter, Nov. 2025, #BodegaBay, #California.
#birds #birdphotography #sonomacounty #m45 #haiku
again and again
before the autumn storm.
Surf Scoter, Nov. 2025, #BodegaBay, #California.
#birds #birdphotography #sonomacounty #m45 #haiku
November 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Earning thy name,
again and again
before the autumn storm.
Surf Scoter, Nov. 2025, #BodegaBay, #California.
#birds #birdphotography #sonomacounty #m45 #haiku
again and again
before the autumn storm.
Surf Scoter, Nov. 2025, #BodegaBay, #California.
#birds #birdphotography #sonomacounty #m45 #haiku
Anyone have an opinion on greater or lesser scaup? I have both represented in my list. Would love feedback. #birdID #birding #birdphotography
November 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Anyone have an opinion on greater or lesser scaup? I have both represented in my list. Would love feedback. #birdID #birding #birdphotography
First time I've seen a greater yellowlegs swim. Granted didn't like Colby being with me (my dog) but still. #birding #birdphotography
November 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
First time I've seen a greater yellowlegs swim. Granted didn't like Colby being with me (my dog) but still. #birding #birdphotography