NJ Marshland Winter Scene

A landscape view of a section of Mill Creek Marsh in the NJ Meadlowlands on a rare sunny day in February. The skies are a rich blue, much of the snow has melted away and a bit of warm golden sunlight tones the marsh grasses and shrubs.

Fox Sparrow Portrait

This little fox Sparrow could not have posed any better with those big wide eyes. Photographed in New Jersey Meadowlands.

Beautiful Bouquet Flowers

I LOVE flowers and thought that this beautiful bouquet with the red, white and pink color and flower combination was just perfect when I saw it. So, thought I would share the beauty with you all this Friday morning.

NJ Great Falls National Park on a Winter's Day

A scene from a viewing area at the Paterson New Jersey Great Falls National Park on a sunny winter day with remnants of a recent snow storm still on the ground. A stairway entrance to get a closer view of the Falls was still closed off due to ice and snow. While out doing chores, decided to take a detour and ride to check out the Falls with snow but not much remained.

Song Sparrow in Winter Marsh

This little Song Sparrow was all puffed up and fluffed up to keep warm on a cold day in the NJ Meadowlands Marsh.

White-Crowned Sparrow

A portrait image of a beautiful White-crowned Sparrow perched on a branch in the New Jersey Meacowlands a few days after a snow storm with residue of snow still on parts of the branches. The white-crowned sparrow is a native North American passerine bird. This medium-sized sparrow is marked by black and white streaked feather pattern on the crown and a gray face.

Winter Blues - New York Skyline and Hudson River

A view of the skyline of midtown Manhattan, including the skyscrapers of the Hudson Yards District, and the Hudson River as a snow storm exited the area and skies began to clear showing blue skies.

Sky Blues Reflected on NY-NJ

A view of the New Jersey coastal cities and lower New York City late yesterday afternoon as storm clouds began to break and reveal blue skies. The blue tones reflected on the Hudson River water and the buildings with their rooftops snow covered. Weehawkin NJ in the foreground, then Hoboken and in the distance the skyscrapers of Jersey City.

American Tree Sparrow

An American Tree Sparrow perched on a branch in a NJ Meadowlands marsh area.

White-throated Sparrow

A close up view of a pretty little White-throated sparrow perched on brancvhes in the New Jersey Meadowlands My first time to see this sparrow. It comes in two color forms: white-crowned and tan-crowned. The two color forms are determined by genetic differences, and are unique among birds.

Northern Cardinal Perched in Snow

A bright, red male Northern Cardinal perched on tree branches dusted with snow after a New Jersey storm Photographed in the New Jersey Meadowlands.

NYC - Breaking Fog after the Storm

A view of the midtown Manhattan skyline and Hudson River after an overnight rain and sleet storm begins to clear and fog from the changing weather conditions starts to break. The original scene was primarily monochrome for the most part but this version was processed in black and white to emphasize that effect.

Black-capped chickadee

This cute little guy seen with some buddies while I was on a short walk in my favorite park yesterday. NOTE: BILL BOYD AND LINDA G. Bill has been out of power since early Monday morning. Linda has no internet - don't know about her power.

Sentimental Pink Valentine Roses

A close up view of a bouquet of richly hued deep pink roses.

Roses and Heart Valentine's Card

A colorful Valentine's Day Card with deep pink roses, a red velvet heart box and bow, striped background and a red oval border.

Northern Cardinal Snow Day

A beautiful red male Northern Cardinal perched on the branch of a shrub looking down at something on the snow covered ground.

Song Sparrow in the Snow

A sparrow, I believe it is a Song Sparrow, sitting on a snow bank with fresh fallen bright snow in the background. Photographed in New Jersey Meadowlands. If one of the birder viewers can confirm my ID or correct it, feel free to do so. Thanks

Gerbera Daisy Joy

A charming, uplifting art piece featuring yellow gerbera daisies against a yellow, orange and white background. A mixed media photo-painting creation with a photography base.

NYC -Blue Hour Lights and Reflections

A view of the midtown Manhattan NYC Skyline in the evening twilight with the last of the sundown color and light merging with the city lights poeering on. The towers of the Hudson Yards District are reflected in the Hudson River during rare still moment on the tidal river water..

Hose Finch in the Snow

A beautiful little red headed House Finch standing on a branch seemingly trying to decide on the next move over the snow covered ground. Photographed in the New Jersey Meadowlands

Fox Sparrow in the Snow

This pretty little sparrow was foraging in the snow, with his colorful red-brown plumage standing out against the whiteness of the ground. The fox sparrow (Passerella iliaca) is a large New World sparrow. It is the only member of the genus Passerella, They mainly eat seeds and insects, as well as some berries.

Sunrise After the Snow Along the Hudson River Goldcoast

A sunrise view, on a cloud filled day of the New Jersey Goldcoast area of Hoboken and Jersey City, the Hudson River and lower Manhattan. After days of snow, rain, sleet and heavy clouds, finally a sunrise that hints at some sunshine during the coming day.

Winter Tree Lineup and Snow

A fresh white snowfall and bright white winter sky contrast with the dark wet trees and gold toned reeds and grasses in the New Jersey Meadowlands on a chilly February day.

Winter Landscape NJ Meadowlands

White snow piled high and a white winter sky contrasted sharply with the leafless trees at a park in the New Jersey Meadowlands on the day the park reopened after a heavy snowstorm.