Jim Verhagen

Jim Verhagen is a self-described beach bum with a camera from Long Beach Island, New Jersey. He strongly believes that coastal wildlife is the undervalued crown jewel of the Jersey Shore and works tirelessly to get more people to agree with him.

Articles by Jim Verhagen

Drones and Bird Photography: Why It's Just Not Worth It

October 01, 2019 — You're not going to get the shot you want without putting birds at risk.

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How I Learned to Safely Photograph Beach-Nesting Birds

July 28, 2017 — Nesting shorebirds like Piping Plovers and Least Terns are sensitive and skittish. Here’s how to take better photos while respecting their space.

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Can’t Photographers and Birders Just Get Along?

March 02, 2017 — The rivalry needs to stop—for the good of the birds.

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