Branch Brook Park in April

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This park in New Jersey is renowned for its cherries.

Close-up of pink cherry blossom flowers with green leaves, illuminated by sunlight.
Cherry, Branch Brook Park 4/15/2026
A vibrant display of cherry blossom trees in full bloom, showcasing pink and white flowers against a clear sky.
Branch Brook Park 4/15/2026
A decorative lamp post is partially obscured by bare branches of a tree, with hints of new green leaves and a blue sky in the background.
Branch Brook Park 4/15/2026
A serene garden scene featuring a large flowering tree with pink and white blossoms, surrounded by lush green plants and a tranquil pond in the background.
Branch Brook Park 4/15/2026
A vibrant cherry blossom tree filled with pink flowers beside a calm lake, with people in the background enjoying the scenery.
Branch Brook Park 4/15/2026

Brooklyn Botanic 2 of 2

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I love this garden in the Spring.

A close-up of a flowering plant with a white flower and large green leaves, surrounded by dried leaves and greenery.
White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima), Brooklyn Botanical Garden 4/8/2026
A cluster of pink flowers with five petals and dark centers surrounded by green foliage.
Moss Phlox (Phlox subulata), Brooklyn Botanical Garden 4/8/2026
A close-up of a single white flower with yellow stamens, surrounded by green leaves and fallen brown leaves in the background.
White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima), Brooklyn Botanical Garden 4/8/2026
Close-up of yellow flowers and green leaves near a body of water, with a wooden stick in the background.
Marsh-marigold (Caltha palustris), Brooklyn Botanical Garden 4/8/2026
A violet flower surrounded by green leaves and brown mulch
Blue Violet (Viola sororia),Brooklyn Botanical Garden 4/8/2026
A cluster of yellow flowers growing on a wooden stump surrounded by wet leaves and water in a natural setting.
Marsh-marigold (Caltha palustris), Brooklyn Botanical Garden 4/8/2026
Close-up of a flowering plant with delicate white flowers and green fern-like leaves.
Squirrel Corn (Dicentra canadensis), Brooklyn Botanical Garden 4/8/2026
A close-up of a yellow flower with unique petal shapes, surrounded by green and brown leaves on the forest floor.
Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum), Brooklyn Botanical Garden 4/8/2026
Close-up of blue and purple flowers growing on green leaves.
Virginia Bluebell (Mertensia virginica), Brooklyn Botanical Garden 4/8/2026
Close-up of delicate white flowers with heart-shaped petals, surrounded by green, feathery leaves.
Squirrel Corn (Dicentra canadensis), Brooklyn Botanical Garden 4/8/2026

Brooklyn Botanic 1 of 2

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Have some catchup to do. These are from April.

Close-up of a white flower with a purple center and delicate petals, set against a dark green background.
Brooklyn Botanical Garden 4/8/2026
Blossoming cherry trees with pink flowers in a grassy park setting.
Brooklyn Botanical Garden 4/8/2026
A close-up view of delicate white flowers with yellow accents, set against a blurred green background.
Hoop Petticoat Daffodil (Narcisus bubocodium), Brooklyn Botanical Garden 4/8/2026
Close-up of delicate pink cherry blossom flowers hanging from twigs, with a textured tree trunk in the background.
C herry, Brooklyn Botanical Garden 4/8/2026
A natural landscape featuring a rocky creek bed surrounded by lush green grass and white flowers.
Brooklyn Botanical Garden 4/8/2026
Close-up of vibrant purple flowers with delicate petals and green leaves in the background.
Azalia, Brooklyn Botanical Garden 4/8/2026
Close-up of green plant with budding flowers, surrounded by soft focus foliage.
Brooklyn Botanical Garden 4/8/2026
Close-up of purple flowers with yellow centers, surrounded by green foliage and natural ground elements.
European Pasqueflower (Pulsatilla vulgaris), Brooklyn Botanical Garden 4/8/2026
A close-up view of a bush covered in small pink and purple flowers surrounded by green foliage.
Winter Heath (Erica carneaBrooklyn Botanical Garden 4/8/2026
Close-up of vibrant blue grape hyacinth flowers alongside bright green Euphorbia blooms, surrounded by green foliage.
Donkey Tail (Euphorbia myrsinites), Brooklyn Botanical Garden 4/8/2026

Central Park Flowers in April 2 of 2

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Second set of Spring Flowers. Altogether 4 posts created from that trip.

Cluster of blue grape hyacinth flowers surrounded by green grass and leaves.
Grape Hyacinth (Muscari), Central Park 4/7/2026
Close-up of pink flowering plants with green leaves, showcasing clusters of small bell-shaped blossoms.
Virginia Bluebell (Mertensia virginica), Central Park 4/7/2026
A close-up of vibrant pink azalea flowers blooming among green leaves, set against a background of more floral blooms.
Azalea, Central Park 4/7/2026
Close-up of vibrant yellow flowers on a green branch, with soft sunlight illuminating the scene.
Forsythia suspensa, Central Park 4/7/2026
A scenic view of a lake in Central Park, showcasing cherry blossom trees and yellow foliage, with skyscrapers of New York City in the background under a clear blue sky.
Central Park 4/7/2026
Close-up of a cherry blossom branch with white flowers and green leaves, set against a blurred background.
Plum, Central Park 4/7/2026

Central Park Flowers in April 1 of 2

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I photgraphed some Spring flowers in the park.

Close-up of white daffodil flowers with orange centers, surrounded by green foliage.
Daffodil, Central Park 4/7/2026
A close-up view of delicate white bell-shaped flowers surrounded by vibrant green leaves.
Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalus), Central Park 4/7/2026
A close-up of a group of flowering plants with mottled green leaves and deep red buds.
Toadshade Trillium (TYrilliun caneatum), Central Park 4/7/2026
A field of blooming white daffodils with orange centers, surrounded by green grass.
Poet’s Daffodil (Narcissus poeticus), Central Park 4/7/2026
Close-up of a pink and green hellebore flower surrounded by green leaves.
Hellebore, Central Park 4/7/2026
A close-up of white daffodil-like flowers with yellow centers, surrounded by green grass and other flowers in a garden setting.
Poet’s Daffodil (Narcissus poeticus), Central Park 4/7/2026

Central Park Birds in April 2 of 2

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Second of two posts of birds.

A male and female mallard duck standing on a small patch of ice in a serene water setting, surrounded by gently rippling reflections.
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), Central Park 4/7/2026
A blue jay bird standing on green grass, showcasing its colorful feathers.
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata), Central Park 4/7/2026
A black-crowned night heron perched among branches, focusing on its surroundings while standing on a log.
Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax), Central Park 4/7/2026
A bird resting among branches, partially obscured by foliage.
Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax), Central Park 4/7/2026
A robin perched on a tree branch near its nest, surrounded by delicate twigs and leaves.
American Robin (Turdus migratorius), Central Park 4/7/2026
A red-bellied woodpecker perched on a weathered tree trunk, showcasing its distinct black and white patterned feathers.
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus), Central Park 4/7/2026
A woodpecker clings to the side of a tree trunk, pecking at a hole in the bark against a clear blue sky.
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius),
Central Park 4/7/2026

Central Park Birds in April 1 of 2

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Photograps that I made during a Linnaean Society of New York birding trip. Edited in Lightroom and Photoshop. A few were sharpened in Topaz.

A sparrow perched on the ground, surrounded by a blurred background and sparkling light effects.
Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina), Central Park 4/7/2026
A small bird with a brownish cap and striped feathers perched on a slender branch.
Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina), Central Park 4/7/2026
A dark-colored bird foraging on the ground among dried leaves.
Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis), Central Park 4/7/2026
Close-up of a small brown bird perched on a branch, surrounded by a soft blurred background of greenery.
Winter Wren (Troglodytes hiemalis), Central Park 4/7/2026
A small brown bird with speckled feathers perched on a log, surrounded by blurred greenery.
Winter Wren (Troglodytes hiemalis), Central Park 4/7/2026
A small brown bird foraging on the ground among fallen leaves and rocks.
Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana), Central Park 4/7/2026
A small bird climbing a tree trunk in a wooded area.
Brown Creeper (Certhia americana),Central Park 4/7/2026
A blurry image of a bird in mid-flight, approaching a textured tree trunk, with a colorful soft-focus background.
Brown Creeper (Certhia americana),Central Park 4/7/2026

NJBG Skylands

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At the end of March we drove to NJ Botanical Gardens – Skylands. Not much in bloom yet but it was a lovely day.

I added cobblestones using AI in the first one.

A grand stone mansion surrounded by bare trees and greenery, with a cobblestone pathway leading to its entrance under a blue sky with some clouds.
Skyline, NY Botanical Garden 3/30/2026
A decorative bronze urn featuring intricate designs, including cherubs and fruits, placed on a stone wall with a scenic background of trees and blue sky.
Skyline, NY Botanical Garden 3/30/2026
A distant view of layered mountains under a cloudy sky, with bare trees in the foreground.
Skyline, NY Botanical Garden 3/30/2026
A cluster of purple crocus flowers blooming among dried leaves and green grass.
Crocus, Skyline, NY Botanical Garden 3/30/2026
A bird in flight among bare branches against a clear blue sky.
Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor), Skyline, NY Botanical Garden 3/30/2026