Vocal Male Cardinal (3 of 3) in Early Spring at Duke Farms of Hillsborough NJ

takegoro
recent  |  interesting  |  random  |  favorites  |  contacts  |  sets  |  tags:  
Vocal Male Cardinal (3 of 3) in Early Spring at Duke Farms of Hillsborough NJ
Vocal Male Cardinal (3 of 3) in Early Spring at Duke Farms of Hillsborough NJ

Walking through Research Woods, we first heard the loud calls of the male Cardinal far up ahead, and as we approached the general territory of this particular on, we saw flashes of brilliant red flying quickly from one tree to another. It appeared to be doing its best in attracting a possible mate, for there was no other male nearby, and the loud calls continued at each perch. The sky was perfect, and the red at its highest color.
The late, Doris Duke, had left a wonderful legacy in converting a good portion of her magnificent estate into a Natural Wildlife Preserve for the public’s education and enjoyment—just short of 1,000 of the almost 3,000 acres is open to visitors. The other area is restricted to staff and for a wide range of projects. The paths throughout the estate offer such splendid scenery. One is forever exploring, always seeing something beautiful. There are so many pleasant surprises, from the general landscape scenery with the many lakes, ponds, and waterfalls, plus old stone structures in bridges and buildings, to the world of birds and other wildlife, including furry critters, tiny insects, and wonderful plants, from fascinating wildflowers to such impressive trees. The bucolic nature of the preserve is so relaxing—akin to meditating while experiencing the preserve. Also, if one appreciates fine, classic sculptures, some of Doris Duke’s collection can be seen around the park, including the statue garden court within the old hay barn ruin.
There is no best time to visit, for throughout the year’s seasonal changes, visitors will never leave disappointed, for each trip offers something memorable.
CHECK OUT OUR ALBUMS ON DUKE FARMS, FOR IT IS SUCH A WONDERFUL PLACE FOR ALL TO ENJOY AND LEARN ABOUT NATURE’S ENDLESS GIFTS.

© All Rights Reserved
Taken on: April 25, 2015
Tags: Everybody's photos tagged with Duke Farms Duke Farms Everybody's photos tagged with Nature Preserve Nature Preserve Everybody's photos tagged with “Hillsborough “Hillsborough more » Everybody's photos tagged with NJ” NJ” Everybody's photos tagged with Nature Nature Everybody's photos tagged with Sanctuary Sanctuary Everybody's photos tagged with Wildlife Wildlife Everybody's photos tagged with Birds Birds Everybody's photos tagged with Cardinal Cardinal Everybody's photos tagged with Red Red Everybody's photos tagged with Male Male « less
Sets appears in:   • DUKE FARMS, NJ: MAIN ALBUM    • DUKE FARMS, NJ: Landscapes    more » • DUKE FARMS, NJ: Birds Etc.    • Landscapes: Natural and Man-Made    • Wildlife    • Birds    • All About RED    « less
Groups appears in:   • Flickr New Jersey    • Flickr Nature    more » • New Jersey Photos    • "Los mejores momentos de tu día"    • New Jersey Wildlife    • Red Colour / Cor Vermelha    • MARIPOSAS&BIRDS&FLORA&FAUNA&BUTTERFLY    • NJ The Garden State's Birds    • * LIVING GREEN [ONLY 100% NATURE] NO PEOPLE ~ NO BUILDINGS    • !* The Beauty of Nature/ NO people! NO single buildings! P1/C2    • NATURE'S PAINTBRUSH    • New Jersey Nature    • Wildlife (Animals) Unlimited    • "Watch The Birdie" P2 C2***Only birds*** NO OTHER IMAGES    • 1 Quadrillion Pix    • Bergen County Audubon Society    • Duke Farms    • Animales por el mundo    • Canon EOS Cameras.    • creative PHOTOGRAPHY    • Duke Farms of Hillsborough, New Jersey: A Photographic Display    • Code of Excellence - Fauna - Wild-Life Only P1-A 2    • Perfect Beauty II    • ***GOD's BEAUTY is SIMPLY AMAZING.*** (Post 1 ~ Award 1)    • TOURISM magazine    • Everything & Everyone    • #1 Various images from around the world    • Flickerites-NO PEOPLE PLEASE    « less
Stats: 1,648 views / 1 comment