Greater Yellowlegs
The Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) is a large North American Shorebird, similar in appearance to the smaller Lesser Yellowlegs. Its closest relative, however, is the Greenshank, which together with the spotted Redshank form a close-knit group. Among them, these three species show all the basic leg and foot colors found in the Shanks, demonstrating that this character is paraphyletic (Pereira & Baker, 2005). They are also the largest Shanks apart from the Willet, which is altogether more robustly built. The Greater Yellowlegs and the Greenshank share a coarse, dark, and fairly crisp breast pattern as well as much black on the shoulders and back in breeding plumage.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_yellowlegs
Cattus Island Park
Cattus Island Park, also known as Cattus Island is a 530 acres passive recreational park located in Toms River, New Jersey. Cattus Island is a park of the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. Cattus Island is home to the Cooper Environmental Center, an educational center that displays collections of local wildlife including snakes, reptiles and aquatic animals. The center also provides educational programs and presentations to the public and organized groups.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cattus_Island_Park
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Greater Yellowlegs
The Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) is a large North American Shorebird, similar in appearance to the smaller Lesser Yellowlegs. Its closest relative, however, is the Greenshank, which together with the spotted Redshank form a close-knit group. Among them, these three species show all the basic leg and foot colors found in the Shanks, demonstrating that this character is paraphyletic (Pereira & Baker, 2005). They are also the largest Shanks apart from the Willet, which is altogether more robustly built. The Greater Yellowlegs and the Greenshank share a coarse, dark, and fairly crisp breast pattern as well as much black on the shoulders and back in breeding plumage.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_yellowlegs
Cattus Island Park
Cattus Island Park, also known as Cattus Island is a 530 acres passive recreational park located in Toms River, New Jersey. Cattus Island is a park of the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. Cattus Island is home to the Cooper Environmental Center, an educational center that displays collections of local wildlife including snakes, reptiles and aquatic animals. The center also provides educational programs and presentations to the public and organized groups.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cattus_Island_Park
Tags: Cattus Island Park Department of Parks and Recreation Greater Yellowlegs Mother Nature Nikon D610 North American Shorebird Ocean County Shorebird Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD Tringa melanoleuca Wildlife Toms River New Jersey United States US Jersey Shore Pine Barrens Pinelands
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Greater Yellowlegs
The Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) is a large North American Shorebird, similar in appearance to the smaller Lesser Yellowlegs. Its closest relative, however, is the Greenshank, which together with the spotted Redshank form a close-knit group. Among them, these three species show all the basic leg and foot colors found in the Shanks, demonstrating that this character is paraphyletic (Pereira & Baker, 2005). They are also the largest Shanks apart from the Willet, which is altogether more robustly built. The Greater Yellowlegs and the Greenshank share a coarse, dark, and fairly crisp breast pattern as well as much black on the shoulders and back in breeding plumage.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_yellowlegs
Cattus Island Park
Cattus Island Park, also known as Cattus Island is a 530 acres passive recreational park located in Toms River, New Jersey. Cattus Island is a park of the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. Cattus Island is home to the Cooper Environmental Center, an educational center that displays collections of local wildlife including snakes, reptiles and aquatic animals. The center also provides educational programs and presentations to the public and organized groups.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cattus_Island_Park
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Little Blue Heron
The Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) is a small heron. It breeds in the Gulf States of the US, through Central America and the Caribbean south to Peru and Uruguay. It is a resident breeder in most of its range, but some northern breeders migrate to the Southeastern US or beyond in winter. There is post-breeding dispersal to well north of the nesting range, as far as the Canada–US border.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_blue_heron
Cattus Island Park
Cattus Island Park, also known as Cattus Island is a 530 acres passive recreational park located in Toms River, New Jersey. Cattus Island is a park of the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. Cattus Island is home to the Cooper Environmental Center, an educational center that displays collections of local wildlife including snakes, reptiles and aquatic animals. The center also provides educational programs and presentations to the public and organized groups.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cattus_Island_Park
Tags: Birds Cattus Island Park Department of Parks and Recreation Egretta caerulea Greater Yellowlegs Heron Immature Juvenile Little Blue Heron Mother Nature Nikon D610 Ocean County Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD Wildlife Toms River New Jersey United States US Jersey Shore Pine Barrens Pinelands
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