Harlequin Ducks on Rough Waters (4 of 4 Pics) at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park of New Jersey (Longbeach Island)
The Harlequin Ducks are amongst the very favorites of many photographers and birders, for the patterns and colors are truly quite eye-catching. In addition, it is amazing to see how they enjoy the rough waters by the rocky structures, all while pecking away at barnacles and marine vegetation on the jagged walls. The waves were very chopping and extremely rough on this day, with the high tide causing more motion in which to contend. The morning sun was on the opposite side of them, so the photo results in capturing the facial features turned out to be darker than we hoped . . . But, you can still appreciate the real beauty of these remarkable critters.
Winter is great time to visit this site, for one can usually see some truly beautiful birds that are found along the coast during only this time of year. Although some of the shorebirds and a few others can be seen in the warmer months, often times displaying different seasonal colors, it is discovering the cold weather visitors that draws us here, in spite of the chilly and typically windy conditions.
The Barnegat Lighthouse State Park is truly a splendid landscape, famous mostly for its historic lighthouse (over 100 years old) of architecturally clean lines that accentuate its presence, but also the well-designed structure of the long jetty consisting of huge rocks and boulders sandwiched between the nice sandy beach and the ocean, and finally, the wonderful array of fascinating birds throughout the seasons. All of this is even more beautiful during the breathtaking end-of-the-day sunsets or early morning sunrise period, with the accompanying “Magic/Golden Hour” that exudes the special tones in the air. As nature enthusiasts and photographers, it doesn’t get much better than this.
Harlequin Ducks on Rough Waters (4 of 4 Pics) at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park of New Jersey (Longbeach Island)
The Harlequin Ducks are amongst the very favorites of many photographers and birders, for the patterns and colors are truly quite eye-catching. In addition, it is amazing to see how they enjoy the rough waters by the rocky structures, all while pecking away at barnacles and marine vegetation on the jagged walls. The waves were very chopping and extremely rough on this day, with the high tide causing more motion in which to contend. The morning sun was on the opposite side of them, so the photo results in capturing the facial features turned out to be darker than we hoped . . . But, you can still appreciate the real beauty of these remarkable critters.
Winter is great time to visit this site, for one can usually see some truly beautiful birds that are found along the coast during only this time of year. Although some of the shorebirds and a few others can be seen in the warmer months, often times displaying different seasonal colors, it is discovering the cold weather visitors that draws us here, in spite of the chilly and typically windy conditions.
The Barnegat Lighthouse State Park is truly a splendid landscape, famous mostly for its historic lighthouse (over 100 years old) of architecturally clean lines that accentuate its presence, but also the well-designed structure of the long jetty consisting of huge rocks and boulders sandwiched between the nice sandy beach and the ocean, and finally, the wonderful array of fascinating birds throughout the seasons. All of this is even more beautiful during the breathtaking end-of-the-day sunsets or early morning sunrise period, with the accompanying “Magic/Golden Hour” that exudes the special tones in the air. As nature enthusiasts and photographers, it doesn’t get much better than this.