#hobler-park — Public Fediverse posts

Song Sparrow

https://islandinthenet.com/song-sparrow/

American Goldfinch

https://islandinthenet.com/american-goldfinch-2/

Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus)

Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus)

Another Pair

A tiny moth hidden in Hobler Park sparks a short reflection on the delicate balance between gear and mobility in nature photography.

#HoblerPark #Blawenburg #NewJersey

https://islandinthenet.com/clover-looper-moth-caenurgina-crassiuscula/

Clover Looper Moth – Vanishing Moth

A tiny moth hidden in Hobler Park sparks a short reflection on the delicate balance between gear and mobility in nature photography.

https://islandinthenet.com/clover-looper-moth-caenurgina-crassiuscula/

Hobler Park’s quiet fields reveal a living story of change—where meadow meets woodland and nothing stays the same for long.

#HoblerPark #Blawenburg #MontgomeryTownshipNJ #SomersetCountyNJ

https://islandinthenet.com/ecological-succession-hobler-park/

Ecological Succession at Hobler Park

Hobler Park’s quiet fields reveal a living story of change—where meadow meets woodland and nothing stays the same for long.

https://islandinthenet.com/ecological-succession-hobler-park/

The American Robin isn’t rare—but that’s exactly why I appreciate it.

#Birds #USBirds #AmericanRobin #HoblerPark #Blawenburg #MontgomeryTownshipNJ #SomersetCountyNJ#MontgomeryTownshipNJ #SomersetCountyNJ

https://islandinthenet.com/american-robin-3/

American Robin – Common, Not Boring

The American Robin isn’t rare—but that’s exactly why I appreciate it.

https://islandinthenet.com/american-robin-3/

A Brown Thrasher singing from the treetop like it had all morning to spare.

#Birds #USBirds #BrownThrasher #HoblerPark #Blawenburg #MontgomeryTownshipNJ #SomersetCountyNJ

https://islandinthenet.com/brown-thrasher/

The Brown Thrasher

A Brown Thrasher singing from the treetop like it had all morning to spare.

https://islandinthenet.com/brown-thrasher/

I barely moved, but Hobler Park delivered three bird species, soft light, and a quiet reminder to slow down.

#Birds #USBirds #HouseSparrow #HoblerPark #Blawenburg #MontgomeryTownshipNJ #SomersetCountyNJ

https://islandinthenet.com/perched-and-patient-house-sparrows/

Perched and Patient House Sparrows

I barely moved, but Hobler Park delivered three bird species, soft light, and a quiet reminder to slow down.

https://islandinthenet.com/perched-and-patient-house-sparrows/

Tree Swallows don’t wait around—but if you do, sometimes one lands just long enough to make your morning.

#HoblerPark #Blawenburg #MontgomeryTownshipNJ #SomersetCountyNJ #Birds #USBirds

https://islandinthenet.com/tree-swallow/

Dipped in Blue

Tree Swallows don’t wait around—but if you do, sometimes one lands just long enough to make your morning.

https://islandinthenet.com/tree-swallow/

Hobler Park’s quiet edges tell a story—of teasel, tangled growth, and wild resilience reclaiming forgotten ground.

#HoblerPark #MontgomeryTownshipNJ #Spring #SomersetCountyNJ

https://islandinthenet.com/edges-of-hobler-park/

Edges of Hobler Park

Hobler Park’s quiet edges tell a story—of teasel, tangled growth, and wild resilience reclaiming forgotten ground.

https://islandinthenet.com/edges-of-hobler-park/

Early Spring, Dead Plants, and a Field Test

In this post, I share my first field experience using the Godox MF-R76 ring flash with the Fuji X-T3 for handheld macro photography.

https://islandinthenet.com/early-spring-dead-plants-and-a-field-test/

On Labour Day, Bhavna and I took a late afternoon walk around Hobler Park. It was between 4:30 and 5:30 PM, and the sky was a soft, muted grey, with the kind of overcast sky that made everything feel quieter. The air was cool, hinting at the approach of autumn, but still held onto the last threads of summer’s warmth.

As we wandered the trails, I noticed the tall American Elm trees swaying gently in the breeze. Golden patches of Common Wrinkle-leaved Goldenrod dotted the path, their yellow blooms glowing against the greenery. We passed a few Field Thistles, their spiky purple flowers standing proudly. Hobler Park felt peaceful, tucked between farms, with its rolling hills and scattered trees. It’s always a nice escape, and on that day, it was just the quiet reset we needed to start the week ahead.

The park felt peaceful in the late afternoon, the perfect way to unwind. I love these moments with Bhavna—simple walks where we talk about everything and nothing, surrounded by nature’s beauty. Hobler Park is especially lovely in this golden hour.

https://islandinthenet.com/labour-day-walk-in-hobler-park/

#AmericanElm #CirsiumDiscolor #CommonWrinkleLeavedGoldenrod #FieldThistle #HoblerPark #MontgomeryTownship #Park #SolidagoRugosa #SomersetCounty #UlmusAmericana #WalkingTrail

The Silky Dogwood (Cornus amomum) is a notable native shrub found in Hobler Park and many other areas around Montgomery Township. Silky Dogwood thrives in the park's moist, low-lying areas, particularly around the unnamed tributary of Bedens Brook at the southern end.

I am always drawn to its smooth, reddish-brown stems and clusters of small, white flowers that bloom in late spring. In the fall, it produces blue-black berries that attract birds. The presence of Silky Dogwood contributes to the park's biodiversity, providing food and habitat for wildlife.

https://islandinthenet.com/silky-dogwood-cornus-amomum/

#CornusAmomum #HoblerPark #NativeWildflower #SilkyDogwood

Milky Conecap (Conocybe apala)

#HoblerPark #Mushroom #Conecap #Conocybe

https://islandinthenet.com/milky-conecap-conocybe-apala/

Milky Conecap (Conocybe apala)

https://islandinthenet.com/milky-conecap-conocybe-apala/

#ConocybeApala #FujinonMCEX16 #HoblerPark #MilkyConecap #Mushroom

Hobler Park

#HoblerPark #MontgomeryTownship #PeacefulWalks #LocalParks

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Hobler Park

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#Blawenburg #HoblerPark #MontgomeryTownship