I managed to photograph two of the several species of butterflies at the New York Botanical Gardens.
NYBG Skippers
Central Park Short Visit
During a couple of hours in the park I captured these.
Ward Pound Ridge Plants
I have fun identifying plants. Some I remember and some I need iNaturalist to help me identify. I also use Wikipedia. Here is an article on the American Groundnut: Apios americana – Wikipedia that the Native Americans used or use.
Ward Pound Ridge Landscapes
I don’t go hiking deep into Ward Pound Ridge. I see more butterflies at the edges.
Here is some history: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation History
Ward Pound Ridge Butterflies
To sort out the Comma from a Question Mark butterfly one needs to see the underside or ventral side (first two images).
Ward Pound Ridge Insects
Always a joy to spend a day at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. Marc photographed the spider wasp. It wasn’t until I processed it that I saw it was injecting a spider with its eggs.
Bannerman Nature
Some nature scenes on Pollepel Island in the Hudson River. Bannerman Castle is on Pollepel.
Grotto at Bannerman
At the rear of the residence is a little grotto that Mr. Bannerman used to sit in to pray and meditate. The view from it is looking south on the Hudson River.
