Hubby and I visited the Jersey shore this past Sunday and an overnight stop in Atlantic City. I had fun checking out the ducks and shorebirds at Barnaget and hubby had a little fun playing poker in AC. So we both got to do something we like to do although my type of fun is free. I have some photos to show of the ducks I saw and my header shot of of the Barnaget beach. This is a great spot to see ducks up close and different kinds of ducks and shorebirds. I saw the Harlequins, Brants, Common Eider, Surf Scoters, Long Tailed Ducks and some others I am trying to id.
Harlequin Ducks
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These are just some of the Brants
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A row of ducks...Brant, Common Eider (lifer) and a Harlequin
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Surf Scoters
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Long Tailed ducks
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Purple Sandpiper
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49 comments:
I love your idea of having fun and it's free right? I could spend one whole day watching those lovely ducks rushing to get some food or just a day out.
To be with nature, take her photos and get some free entertainments.
That is great.
ha! Glad you guys had a nice weekend (free fun is good!). Nice shots, I love Brants!
thank you for this wonderful serie of photographies, just what was needed after a very long day. please have a nice wednesday.
Theres something about ducks that always makes me smile - must be the way they bob around riding the waves so effortlessly - until you catch a glimpse of below the surface and see their little legs going like crazy lol
Lovely bird watching photos!
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Picture pretty ducks on their best positions. Nice captures.
A great journey it would seem.
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The Barnaget Beach looks like a very peaceful place, ideal to make a pleasant walk along the sea. The birds you photographed are lovely.
What a wide variety of waterfowl in one location. Great pictures.
Any time you get to spend time with your husband and also go birding is a good time.All the birds you show are ones we don't see here,or at least I haven't seen.
Blessings,Ruth
Everyone has it's own happiness. Watching ducks could be a simple thing to do but for some like you and me, it's priceless.
The ducks seem to be enjoying the sunshine whether on the hill or bobbing in the water. Great photos!
Me, too! I;d rather go and explore nature rather than play with chips! Looks like a good weather for bird watching!
Getting out with your camera all alone is such fun...you can spend all the time you want! And Hubby is so happy too...perfect day you 2 must have had!
Looks like it was a beautiful day for watching the ducks and enjoying the outdoors.
Looks like you really had a good time!
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Really nice and it`s free as you say! The nature is great and also your photos:-)
Very good Eileen, it would be (me) a lots longer to see them.
Wonderful water series. Looks like you had a great day:)
Oh so very pretty....nothing like going to the seaside and enjoying the ambiance.
Mine today is OCEAN SPRAY Do come visit me if you can find time. :o)
Looks like you had a great day! Loverly scenery!
My favorite is the last one. I love the composition and colors. Especially the greens in the rock. Great shots!
Nice shots - great getaway. I too prefer to be near water!
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How fun to see these watery critters in their East Coast environs on the Jersey shore ;-)
Hugs and blessings,
the Jersey I know is north of France, guess it is not the same. :)
Hello Eileen, Your watery pictures are wonderful. They remind me of a bay we have around here. So blue.
Your photos are so sharp and I so enjoy the subject matter
You really got to see some beautiful waterfowl on this outing - how fun. Loved the photos!
I definitely like your idea of fun Eileen! Great shots of all the water fowl you spotted on your outing.
~ Tracy
love your bird photos: beautiful, as usual!
Beautiful ducks, and I like your header.
I love ducks so I would be thrilled to be able to get out and see some waterfowl. I think the most fun in birding is seeing the bird that takes some work to identify.. like a puzzle. Congrats on the lifer!!!! Thank you for posting to Nature Notes Eileen....Michelle
I wanted to add that the photos below with the wood duck hen and chicks are so cute. I really hope I get a hen in my new nesting box this spring....Michelle
Nice shots!
It must have been birder's heaven for you there. I love he second pic. It looks like the ducks have been hand painted.
Lovely series!
You've found some wonderful places to observe birds, Eileen. You are an inspiration. I want to do the same in my area.
I like ducks bobbing up and down on the water. That's relaxing.
I love your post and the pics of the ducks....
Happy Outdoor Wedensday to you too!
Thanks for stopping by so bright and early this morning:)
Smiles,
Kay Ellen
i think your eye is wonderful...my goodness, how long have you been taking pictures?
ducks always offer such an array of shots...!
brrr. is it cold there?
ah... now you are getting to my neck of the woods. I so wanted to get to Ocean City while there was snow but it just didn't happen. Either roads were bad (it's an hour drive) or couldn't muster enough interest from husband or daughter. Sounded fun to me! Oh well, I did enjoy your pictures!
Wonderful shots of the ducks. I enjoy them so much and the harlequin have such vivid markings.
Wow..what a great series of God's wonderful creatures!
Love your duck photos. I have never been to the Jersey shore. And I wouldn't have a clue on naming the various kinds of ducks. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for visiting my blog & leaving me a comment.
What fun to visit the Jersey Shore in the winter! So many birds and such variety in southern Jersey. I've gone to Sandy Hook in the spring, and even then it is crowded with humans.
I love the ducks, I could spend hours on that lovely beach. The Harlequin ducks are one of my favorites.
Eileen: What a nice selection of ducks. We only have the Mallards at this time of year.
you seems to have fun taking this picture Eileen..very interesting!
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