Below: After having fellow surfers take off in front of him time and time again, Lyle thought it was time to deliver a little wake-up call regarding respect. …

This same peregrine has been showing up in Holgate for going on ten years. Disturbingly, he looked a lot worse for wear this fall. He just wasn't his alert self, nor did his plumage look up to snuff. Here's hoping it's was nothing more than rough flight to get here. …

Below: This Holgate entanglement is odd since the lure itself doesn't enter into it, only the line. I can only wait for the gull to get weak and remove the spoon. …

When is the worst possible time to try to turn around with waves coming at you? Bow into all waves, cap! It increases your chances ... somewhat, though you're pretty much shit outta luck on all fronts by the looks of this photo.  …

Below: I let the pros take the tougher shots of rarer birds. I simply have fun with the common ones, like this one that was within five feet of me, merrily dining, though at one point it did stop to give me a bit of an over-the beak stare. …

Sept. 27, 2020: Relaxing times standing about on the Holgate south tip. Bottlenose are always a rush to see. 

Some of the largest flocks of pelicans ever seen in NJ have been soaring over LBI. This photo shows  just a part of…