Tropical birding. Wildlife photography. Nature-focused travel. Community. What would be your must-have experience on a birding cruise? 🐦🚢 #Birding #WildlifePhotography #NatureTravel #BirdPhotography #JamesFalletti

Join me Sunday at #NativePlantDay at Richard DeKorte Park (10 AM–2 PM)! I’ll be showcasing my #wildlife and #nature #photography—stop by and say hello. Honored to also be recognized during the BCAS #Teacher Appreciation Awards. Free and open to all! 📸🦅 #JamesFalletti @aba.org @nature.org

New destinations. New species. Shared experiences. Imagine combining birding, photography, and exploration aboard one unforgettable tropical adventure. 🌎🐦📸 #BirdingTravel #WildlifePhotography #Birding #NatureTravel #JamesFalletti

Male Black-throated Mango #hummingbird (Anthracothorax nigricollis). This #species can reach speeds of about 35 km/h (22 mph) in normal flight, making every sharp image a rewarding capture. #Colombia #jamesfalletti @abcbirds.bsky.social @mybirdcards.com @aba.org @nature.org

What if your next birding adventure happened at sea? 🐦📸🌴 Exploring the idea of a hosted Birding & Wildlife Photography Cruise through some of the world’s most exciting tropical destinations. #Birding #WildlifePhotography #NatureTravel #BirdPhotography #JamesFalletti

What a night celebrating Don Torino and More… Life in the Meadowlands! Amazing community, great conversations, and so much support for conservation and local storytelling. #Meadowlands #Conservation #NewJersey #JamesFalletti #Photography

Looked up above Madison Square Garden and spotted cirrus #clouds and a touch of #cloud iridescence 🌈☁️ Ice crystals + sunlight at the perfect angle created this mini #rainbow over #NYC. Once a teacher, always a teacher. #Weather #Science

The Golden #Tanager (Tangara arthus) was impossible to miss at Bioparque Mariposario Bonita Farm in #Colombia. Bright colors, bold markings, and another reminder of the country’s incredible biodiversity. #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography @mybirdcards.com @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social

Enjoyed hearing this morning’s airing of The Nature Connection on #WFDU 89.1 FM, where I interviewed Don Torino about conservation, #community, and his new book More… Life In The Meadowlands Listen here: wfdu.fm/hd1/broadcas... #JamesFalletti @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @nature.org @audubon.org

Female Bird Day is all weekend long. Pictured here is a female Black throated Mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis) photographed in Colombia, celebrating the beauty of #FemaleBirdDay through #BirdPhotography & the diversity of #BirdsOfTheWorld. #ColombiaBirding #JamesFalletti @mybirdcards.com @aba.org

Tune in Sunday at 6:30am on WFDU 89.1 FM! I interviewed Don Torino about his new book More… Life in the Meadowlands. Archived online for two weeks after airing. #WFDU #Conservation #Meadowlands #NatureConnection #JamesFalletti @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @nature.org @audubon.org @wcs.org

The Saffron Finch (Sicalis flaveola) was the very first bird I ever spotted on my first trip to #Colombia. Seeing one again at Bioparque Mariposario Bonita Farm instantly brought me back to where my connection to #Colombian #birding began. #SaffronFinch ##jamesfalletti @aba.org @mybirdcards.com

This International Day for Biodiversity, document wildlife responsibly with #iNaturalist and #eBird. Your photos and sightings help scientists and conservationists better understand and protect the natural world. #BiodiversityDay #CitizenScience #Conservation @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social

This Sunday on Bergen County Audubon Society’s The Nature Connection, #DonTorino becomes the guest as James Falletti interviews him about his new book, More… Life In The #Meadowlands. 📻 WFDU 89.1 FM 🗓 Sun., May 24 | 6:30 AM meadowblog.net/2026/05/the-... @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social

Join us tomorrow night for the launch celebration of Don Torino’s new book, More… Life in the Meadowlands. 📍 Blue Foundry Bank — Hackensack, NJ 📅 Thursday, May 21 ⏰ 6–9 PM #Meadowlands #NewJersey #Conservation #JamesFalletti

Eastern Phoebes are often recognized by their subtle plumage and constant tail bobbing. Can you spot the tiny insect still in its bill? 📍 Ringwood, NJ 📷 Nikon D500 | 200-500mm #EasternPhoebe #BirdPhotography #Birding @mybirdcards.com @nycbirdalliance.org @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social

Join us Thursday, May 21 from 6–9 PM at Blue Foundry Bank, 120 River Road, Hackensack, NJ, for Don Torino’s book launch celebration for “More… Life in the Meadowlands.” Everyone is welcome! #DonTorino #MoreLifeInTheMeadowlands #HackensackNJ #BlueFoundryBank #jamesfalletti

Immature male American Redstarts resemble adult females, but faint black markings hint at the adult plumage to come. Can you spot the black markings on its chest? 📍 Ringwood, New Jersey 📷 Nikon D500 | 200-500mm #AmericanRedstart #BirdPhotography @mybirdcards.com @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social

Come visit my booth at EarthFest Overpeck this Sunday May, 17, 2026 from Noon–5 PM! 📍 Overpeck County Park, Bergen County, NJ 📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026 🕛 Noon–5 PM #EarthFest #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #BergenCounty #jamesfallettiphotography

A quick burst of yellow in the spring woods. Blue-winged Warbler (Vermivora cyanoptera) photographed in Ringwood, New Jersey. #BirdPhotography #Birding #Warbler #WildlifePhotography #jamesfalletti @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @billpaquin.bsky.social @mybirdcards.com @audubon.org @nature.org

Join us May 21 for the launch of More Life in the Meadowlands with author Don Torino, hosted at Blue Foundry Bank in Hackensack, NJ. An evening of conservation, community, storytelling, and book signing. 6–9 PM #Meadowlands #DonTorino #Birding #Conservation #NewJersey

The Thick-billed Euphonia (Euphonia laniirostris) is one of the most colorful little #birds I encountered in #Colombia. 📍 Bioparque Mariposario Bonita Farm 📷 Nikon D500 | 200-500mm #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #JamesFalletti @mybirdcards.com @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @nature.org

Excited to share that I’ll be set up this Sunday at #EarthFest Overpeck with my wildlife and nature photography on display and available for purchase! 📍 EarthFest Overpeck 🗓 Sunday, May 17, 2026 ⏰ 12 PM – 5 PM 📌 Overpeck County Park Amphitheater #NaturePhotography

Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus) #BlueGrayTanager #Birding #Colombia #NaturePhotography #JamesFalletti @nycbirdalliance.org @mybirdcards.com @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @nature.org @wcs.org @m

The Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus) is one of #Colombia’s most familiar birds, but its beauty and energy never get old. Always active, always colorful, and always a joy to photograph #BlueGrayTanager #Birding #NaturePhotography #JamesFalletti @aba.org @mybirdcards.com @abcbirds.bsky.social

WARBLER SEASON is on at #Teaneck Creek Conservancy! #Migration has been incredible lately with lots of #warblers moving through the park. Grab your binoculars and get outside. #WarblerSeason #jamesfalletti @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @nature.org @nycbirdalliance.org @teaneckcreek.bsky.social

The Colombian Chachalaca (Ortalis columbiana) is smaller and adaptable, while the Cauca Guan (Penelope perspicax) is larger, rarer, and Vulnerable. Both species were photographed in Risaralda within Colombia’s Eje Cafetero region. @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @mybirdcards.com @nature.org

Every bird counts. Every observation matters Your checklist on #eBird, your photo, your observation—they all help tell the story of migration Bird ethically. Respect wildlife. Have fun #WorldMigratoryBirdDay #CitizenScience #Birding #BirdConservation #JamesFalletti @abcbirds.bsky.social @aba.org

The #GreatThrush (Turdus fuscater) is a bold and beautiful bird of the Andes, often seen out in the open and filling the mountain air with song. 📍 Valle de Cocora, Salento, #Colombia 📅 April 2026 📷 Nikon D500 | 200-500mm @mybirdcards.com @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @audubon.org @nature.org

The Sparkling Violetear (Colibri coruscans) is a true jewel of the Andes, flashing brilliant greens, blues, and violets when the light hits just right. 📍 Valle de Cocora, Salento, Colombia 📅 April 2026 📷 Nikon D500 | 200-500mm #SparklingVioletear #ColibriCoruscans #jamesfalletti @mybirdcards.com

Grateful to have contributed one of my photographs—featuring a striking Blue-winged Warbler (Vermivora cyanoptera)—to The Bergen Record / NorthJersey.com. #Birding #BlueWingedWarbler #JamesFalletti @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @northjerseynews.bsky.social @usatoday.com @nycbirdalliance.org

The Cauca Guan (Penelope perspicax), known locally as the Pava Caucana. 📍Bioparque Bonita Farm, Colombia 🗓️ April 2026 📷 Nikon D500 | 200–500mm © James Falletti Photography #BirdPhotography #BirdingColombia #ColombiaBirds #WildlifePhotography @mybirdcards.com @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social

“Raptors Along the Flyway” 📍 Puffin Cultural Forum 🗓️ Friday, May 1, 2026 🕒 Viewing begins at 3 PM | Panel at 7 PM 🎟️ Free admission #BirdPhotography #RaptorsAlongTheFlyway #NaturePhotography #JamesFalletti @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @nature.org @audubon.org @nycbirdalliance.org

A beautiful Mourning Warbler (Geothlypis philadelphia) in Colombia — a migratory visitor spending winter in northern South America’s dense forests. Reinita Enlutada en Colombia 🇨🇴🐦 📍Bioparque Bonita Farm | April 2026 📷 Nikon D500 | 200–500mm #JamesFalletti @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social

Space Week Maine 2026 is underway 🚀 Honored to be part of a week dedicated to inspiring curiosity and reminding young minds that big ideas can launch incredible journeys. 🌲🌎🛰️ #SpaceWeekMaine #STEMEducation #ScienceCommunication #SpaceExploration #inspirecuriosity

The greatest journeys are measured by the hearts we meet along the way. Gracias, #Colombia, por las conexiones reales, la bondad, y los momentos inolvidables. Forever grateful for the people who made this journey tan especial. #HumanConnection #TravelWithPurpose #JamesFalletti

Salento, Colombia 🇨🇴

Check out my brief interview with the director of Bioparque Bonita Farm, Juan Carlos 🌎🇨🇴🦋 #bonitafarm #jamesfalletti #colombia

Happy Earth Day 🌍 Through my lens at James Falletti Photography, I capture more than images—I tell the story of a planet worth protecting. Every species, every moment in nature matters. Let’s protect what we love. #EarthDay2026 #ConservationMatters #WildlifePhotography #ProtectOurPlanet

Grateful for this powerful reflection from Principal Julián Jemay Nieto Suárez at Institución Educativa Agustín Nieto Caballero in Dosquebradas, #Colombia. Hearing how these presentations made a difference means everything 🌎 #Gratitude #EducationMatters #STEMimpact #GlobalEducation #jamesfalletti

Honored to hear Rector Marino Alzate share the impact of “Through the Lens” at Institución Educativa San Joaquín. Grateful for this experience and these students. Educate. Inspire. Protect. #Education #Photography #Birds #Colombia #Nature #STEM #jamesfalletti

Hand-feeding #hummingbirds at Bioparque Bonita Farm… unreal experience. Inches away from species like the White-necked Jacobin and Rufous-tailed Hummingbird—this is what connection to nature looks like. #Colombia #JamesFalletti @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @mybirdcards.com @audubon.org

Heading to Pereira 🇨🇴 for a talk on photography, sustainability, and environmental storytelling. How can images drive conservation and responsible tourism? Let’s explore. 📅 April 22 | 6:30 PM #Photography #Conservation #Colombia #JamesFalletti

Great walk with the Bergen County Audubon Society at the Teaneck Creek Conservancy—29 species, tons of Tree Swallows + Purple Martins, 2 new nest boxes added, and a bonus Sharp-shinned Hawk, Palm Warbler & 2 Wilson’s Snipe. #birding #springmigration #jamesfalletti @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social

Mute #Swan (Cygnus olor) at Ramapo Valley County Reservation—harsh midday light, but still worth the shot. Not perfect conditions… just a moment you don’t skip. #birdphotography #wildlife #JamesFalletti @aba.org @mybirdcards.com @abcbirds.bsky.social @billpaquin.bsky.social @birdnote.bsky.social

One week until I’m back in #Colombia Still thinking about la neblina, wax palms, and birds everywhere you look. This time—leading workshops and sharing it all with students. Un sueño. Nos vemos pronto. #BirdPhotography #EnvironmentalEducation #jamesfalletti @mybirdcards.com @aba.org @audubon.org

After traveling farther than any humans before them, this crew is completing a historic journey around the Moon and returning to Earth. Reid Wiseman Victor Glover Christina Koch Jeremy Hansen A new era of exploration, coming full circle. #ArtemisII #NASA #SpaceExploration

Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum)—one of the first signs that warbler season has arrived. 📍 Teaneck Creek Conservancy, NJ 📅 April 7, 2026 📷 Nikon D500 + NIKKOR 200–500mm #palmwarbler #jamesfalletti @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @nycbirdalliance.org @mybirdcards.com @billpaquin.bsky.social

From coastal birds to urban wildlife—every image tells a story. See more of my work: jamesfallettiphotography.com What’s your favorite species to photograph or observe? #WildlifePhotography #BirdPhotography #NatureLovers #jamesfalletti

American Herring Gull (Larus argentatus)—a familiar face, but always worth a second look. 📍 Sheepshead Bay, NY 📅 April 4, 2026 📷 Nikon D500 + NIKKOR 200–500mm #birdphotography #herringgull #jamesfalletti @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @nycbirdalliance.org @mybirdcards.com @audubon.org @nature.org