Tag Archives: Mallard

Nature’s Domain Update + Something a Bit Different

Nature’s Domain Update + Something a Bit Different

Just wanted to post a quick update as to what is going on here at Nature’s Domain. It’s been slow posting this past year I know. I (Ray) have gotten incredibly busy outside of this website and I let things slide. I wasn’t able to post new articles myself or keep up with our contributors [...]

All about Ducks – Second in a Series on Waterfowl in New Jersey

All about Ducks – Second in a Series on Waterfowl in New Jersey

This article will cover many of the ducks you can observe in New Jersey. With the exception of the oceanic ducks and the Teal, Grebes, Coots and a few others, which I will highlight in future pieces. New Jersey is home to a staggering number of ducks and other waterfowl. Especially in the Winter. It’s [...]

Avian action photography

Avian action photography

Taking great photographs of wild birds perched on a tree branch or standing on the ground is a challenge but even more challenging is to capture a bird in action. Slight actions from birds singing, spreading their wings to land or take off, to actions like birds battling to defend their territory, swooping down to [...]

Warm Light

Warm Light

My favorite times of day to photograph birds are the early mornings or late afternoons. Why? Because the light from the sun is like no other. It’s warm. Imbued with the richness of reds, orange and yellow, it makes every subject I photograph seem to glow. The starkness of the shadows at that time are [...]


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