Matt Cohen Photography

Matt Cohen Photography Matt Cohen is an accomplished wildlife and nature photographer based in New Hampshire.

A Calmer MorningI recently shared some shots of this merganser family when they swam by and visited my neighbor's dock o...
06/25/2026

A Calmer Morning

I recently shared some shots of this merganser family when they swam by and visited my neighbor's dock one windy evening as the light was fading. A few days later, I was fortunate to find Mom and all eight chicks again—this time on a calm morning with beautiful light and reflections. They didn't seem to mind me quietly observing them from my kayak.

Several of the little ones climbed aboard for a ride, while the others stayed close beside her. Quite a crew for one busy mom!

Here are a few of my favorite shots.

Blue BalanceA little wing work to stick the landing.Southern NH, 5/19/26
06/22/2026

Blue Balance

A little wing work to stick the landing.

Southern NH, 5/19/26

Feeding TimeThis has been the spring of baby wildlife photography for me. My latest encounter was with this pileated woo...
06/19/2026

Feeding Time

This has been the spring of baby wildlife photography for me. My latest encounter was with this pileated woodpecker family, as the hungry youngsters eagerly greeted a returning parent at the nest.

Pileated woodpecker chicks may not be the cutest babies in the forest, but they certainly make up for it in personality.

Sometimes, the wildlife comes to you.Last evening, I spotted a female merganser with eight chicks near our lake shore. I...
06/15/2026

Sometimes, the wildlife comes to you.

Last evening, I spotted a female merganser with eight chicks near our lake shore. It was getting dark, and the mother eventually climbed onto our neighbor’s dock while the chicks tucked in close, some nestling up beside her and others hiding beneath her under the dock.

The low light made photos tricky, so I thought about heading out early this morning in my kayak to see if I could get another chance, maybe even catch one of the chicks riding on her back. But with the wind kicking up, photographing from a kayak didn’t seem like the best idea.

Then, early this afternoon, I happened to see the whole family swimming by again. I ran inside, grabbed my camera, and photographed them right from shore.

A good reminder that sometimes you don’t need to chase the shot. You just need to be ready when it comes to you.

For the last image, with one chick riding on mom’s back and calling out like it had something important to say, what title would you suggest?

There are still openings for my upcoming Garden Photography Workshop this Saturday at the Castle in the Clouds mansion g...
06/14/2026

There are still openings for my upcoming Garden Photography Workshop this Saturday at the Castle in the Clouds mansion gardens and the weather is looking excellent!

While kayaking Saturday morning on Lake Winnipesaukee, I spotted a little head swimming across the lake in the distance ...
06/09/2026

While kayaking Saturday morning on Lake Winnipesaukee, I spotted a little head swimming across the lake in the distance and started wondering what I was looking at.

Mink? Muskrat? Otter?

Nope. Squirrel.

After making it safely across, the squirrel climbed out, gave the full wet-dog shake, and headed up the tree like nothing unusual had happened. The slower shutter speed really showed the water flying.

Apparently even squirrels enjoy a lake crossing now and then.

More Little SwansI was lucky enough to come across more swan cygnets at a different pond this past week. Moments like th...
06/08/2026

More Little Swans

I was lucky enough to come across more swan cygnets at a different pond this past week. Moments like these are always special, especially when the cygnets are still so small and sticking close to their parent.

Hard to beat this level of cute.

Barred Owl OwletsAfter finally photographing Great Horned Owl owlets, I was lucky enough to photograph my second set of ...
06/08/2026

Barred Owl Owlets

After finally photographing Great Horned Owl owlets, I was lucky enough to photograph my second set of owlets, this time Barred Owls.

This was also in Massachusetts, but I am keeping the location private to protect them. Unlike my recent Great Horned Owl owlet photos, these were not nest photos. These Barred Owl owlets had already fledged and were perched in the surrounding trees. In this set, one image shows the adult Barred Owl, while the others show two different owlets.

One noticeable difference between Barred Owls and many other owls I have photographed is their eye color. Great Horned Owls, Snowy Owls, Long-eared Owls, and Short-eared Owls all have striking yellow eyes, while Barred Owls have deep, dark eyes that give them a very different expression.

I have encountered quite a few Barred Owls over the years - partly because they are more likely to be active during the day than many other owl species - but this was my first time getting to photograph Barred Owl owlets, with their fluffy young plumage, oversized look, and curious expressions.

Definitely another special owl encounter.

Scarlet in the CanopyI don't come across Scarlet Tanagers very often, so getting a good look at this male was a real tre...
06/01/2026

Scarlet in the Canopy

I don't come across Scarlet Tanagers very often, so getting a good look at this male was a real treat. Their bright red and black colors make them look impossible to miss, but in the forest canopy they can disappear quickly among the leaves and shadows.

Scarlet Tanagers spend the warmer months here in New England, usually nesting in mature forests before migrating south for the winter. One interesting fact is that, despite their name, they are actually more closely related to cardinals than to true tanagers.

I liked both of these views for different reasons: the first shows off that classic brilliant red profile, while the second has more of a hidden woodland feel, like a quick glimpse before he vanished back into the trees, which is exactly what happened.

Which do you like best?

No Rod RequiredWhile a fisherman waited patiently on the water, this osprey made a fresh catch right nearby, then flew p...
05/31/2026

No Rod Required

While a fisherman waited patiently on the water, this osprey made a fresh catch right nearby, then flew past with its prize, proving that some anglers do not need a rod, reel, or tackle box.

I loved the story in this scene, with the fisherman in the background and the osprey showing off its own fishing skills in the foreground. For me, it was a fun moment of timing, contrast, and a little bit of natural humor.

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