2015 Teatown's Hudson River Eagle Fest

We spent this frigid Winter day, Saturday February 7th, in the company of good friends, admiring the many owls, eagles and other raptors being shown at the EagleFest.  It is a celebration of the Bald Eagle's winter return to the Hudson Valley.  Teatown's EagleFest is a broad collaboration of organizations united in their goal to promote appreciation of an environmentally healthy and vibrant Lower Hudson Valley. For more info:  Please click here.  Here are some of the images from the day, captured with my Nikon D7000 with Nikkor 70-200mm VRII 2.8 lens.

Master Falconer Brian Bradley with a Gyrfalcon in the snow.

Spectacled Owl

 Little "Mortimer", a tiny Saw-whet Owl who was found injured on the side of the road 15 years ago. He is blind in one eye. He is a great owl ambassador, having been seen by thousands of people. His handler, Bill Streeter of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center, expressed such gratitude to that man who took the time to stop and rescue him.

Brian Bradley with a gorgeous hawk.

Master Falconer Bill Streeter of the Delaware Raptor Center with a Golden Eagle.

A trio of Bald Eagles about a mile away.  Photo shot with my iPhone6 through the lens of a powerful Swarovski scope.

"Oona" the Snowy Owl

 

Barn Owl.

Screech Owl with lunch.

Red Shouldered Hawk

Brian Bradley's Gryfalcon caught the bait.

Master Falconer Brian Bradley with a hooded raptor.

Birders on the shore of the Hudson, viewing Bald Eagles far in the distance.

Beautiful cold winter landscape at George's Island, NY

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Memorial Day Ceremony at Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

When it comes to military ceremonies, the Intrepid is tops.  Its always a pleasure to witness the unfurling of the 100' American flag on the Pier at the museum.  Here are some of my images from the day where our Military was truly honored.

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio  throwing a ceremonial wreath into the Hudson River.

 Mayor de Blasio gave the keynote address.

Panorama of the 100' American flag on the Pier.

Veterans and active military took a place at the hem of the entire border of the huge flag.

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New Jersey Bike & Walk Commission - 2014 Summit

On Saturday, February 8th, I had the pleasure of photographing the NJBWC Summit at the Edward Bloustein School of Public Policy in New Brunswick.  Here are some of the images from the event.  More will be posted to the NJBWC FaceBook page at a later date .. (Click on any photo to enlarge)

F.K. Day, Executive Vice President of SRAM and President of World Bicycle, greeting another speaker in the foyer prior to the first presentation.

 Executive Director Cyndi Steiner opening the Summit by welcoming all participants and introducing New Brunswick's Mayor, and supporter of NJBWC, Jim Cahill.

 New Brunswick Mayor Jim Cahill, who has held this post since 1991.  He is a strong suppor

F.K. Day presented a compelling program which featured videos of the work he and his wife are doing in Mumbai.  They are dedicated to providing bicycles to encourage education and commerce.  They designed and arrange for the manufacture of Buffalo Bicycles which are built to be easily maintained and repaired and are specially suited for riding along Africa's rough terrain.

Karen Jenkins, Board Chair of NJBWC and member of the Board of Directors of the League of American Bicyclists, addressing the audience,

One of the six break out rooms where expert speakers presented a variety of topics regarding bicycling and walking throughout New Jersey.

Lunch time gets a thumbs up!

Back to the rooms for more collaborating and learning.

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Pearl Harbor Remembrance at Intrepid

Saturday, December 7th marked the 72nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.  Intrepid, as always, presented a wonderful program to honor and recognize the four Pearl Harbor Survivors in attendance at the event.  It was held at the end of Intrepid's pier, under the wings of the Concorde on this blustery morning.  Here are some of the images from the Remembrance.  (Click on any photo to enlarge)

Two of the Pearl Harbor survivors are welcomed by Major General Margaret W. Boor, Commanding General, 99th Regional Support, U.S. Army.

Major General Margaret W. Boor visiting with two of the Pearl Harbor survivors before the program was underway.

Intrepid President Susan Marenoff-Zausner gave the opening remarks.

Intrepid Former Crewmembers saluting during the Pledge of Allegiance.

The four local survivors of Pearl Harbor stood and saluted the presentation of the Colors.

Pearl Harbor survivor Clark Simmons addressed the crowd.

The Remembrance was open to the public and was well attended.

As a sign of respect for those lost, the survivors and others gathered at the end of the pier to toss a wreath into the Hudson.

Following the Ceremony, two former Intrepid crew members had a surprise reunion .. An avenger pilot (seated) met up with one of the sailors, Ray Stone.  Both were on deck at the time of one of the Kamikaze attacks.

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