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
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
I'm really enjoying the winter water fowl season. A lesser scaup in Franklin lakes this morning along with Ring necked ducks, bufflehead and many others. #birding #birdphotography
November 12, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I'm really enjoying the winter water fowl season. A lesser scaup in Franklin lakes this morning along with Ring necked ducks, bufflehead and many others. #birding #birdphotography
A pied billed grebe at white's pond in Waldwick NJ. #birding #birdphotography
November 11, 2025 at 11:41 PM
A pied billed grebe at white's pond in Waldwick NJ. #birding #birdphotography
I find watching monk parakeets among the fall foliage to be so wild. They are naturalized and breeding in Bergen county, NJ.
November 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I find watching monk parakeets among the fall foliage to be so wild. They are naturalized and breeding in Bergen county, NJ.
November 8, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Red breasted merganser, common eider and hooded merganser at Wells Beach Maine. #birding #birdphotography. Emergency trip to help the mother in law... never let a crisis go to waste they say... 😇😜
November 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Red breasted merganser, common eider and hooded merganser at Wells Beach Maine. #birding #birdphotography. Emergency trip to help the mother in law... never let a crisis go to waste they say... 😇😜
This is a real photo of the moon rising over the colony hotel last night from wells beach, Maine Shot with #coolpixp1100. It was stunning.
November 7, 2025 at 10:56 PM
This is a real photo of the moon rising over the colony hotel last night from wells beach, Maine Shot with #coolpixp1100. It was stunning.
Walking the dog with the Mrs tonight and this happened. #birdphotography
November 6, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Walking the dog with the Mrs tonight and this happened. #birdphotography
Quick trip to Maine to help mother in law with her house and got out with Colby early am. Caught this northern harrier hunting the marsh. #birding #birdphotography
November 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Quick trip to Maine to help mother in law with her house and got out with Colby early am. Caught this northern harrier hunting the marsh. #birding #birdphotography
Some Jersey buffleheads. Enjoying the marsh pools at DeKorte Park at the meadowlands #birding #birdphotography
November 6, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Some Jersey buffleheads. Enjoying the marsh pools at DeKorte Park at the meadowlands #birding #birdphotography
Tufted titmouse at the backyard feeder. Probably the most skittish of the species in my yard, would sneak in and quickly grab and go. Good looking bird, but tough to get a photograph of to date #birding
November 5, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Tufted titmouse at the backyard feeder. Probably the most skittish of the species in my yard, would sneak in and quickly grab and go. Good looking bird, but tough to get a photograph of to date #birding