Wildlife

Piermont Pier

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A short walk on a long abandoned pier now used for recreation. Lamont Dohrety has a Hudson River Field Station | Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at the end of the pier. Here’s some history about Piermont, New York – Wikipedia. I made a collage out of the many fish things on the poles.

A view of an abandoned pier extending into the Hudson River, surrounded by water and rocky shoreline, under a cloudy sky.
Piermont Pieer 10/5/2025
Informational display titled 'Major Events in the History of the Hudson Valley' featuring illustrations and text about the geological and ecological history of the Hudson Valley.
Piermont Pieer 10/5/2025
Signage featuring various fish species found in the Hudson River estuary, including bluefish, striped bass, and American eel, with illustrations and their scientific names.
Fish oif the Hudson River, Piermont Pieer 10/5/2025
Three small shorebirds standing on rocky shoreline near water.
Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria), Piermont Pieer 10/5/2025
Colorful fish-shaped signs attached to wooden posts near the Hudson River, with a view of trees and the water in the background.
Fishy things, Piermont Pieer 10/5/2025

Central Park Birds

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After the annual Linnaean Society of NY picnic and get together in Central Park we went on a group birding walk. Here is a small sampling of birds that we saw.

A bird perched on a branch, amidst green leaves and red flowers, in a natural setting.
Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum), LSNY picnic at Central Park 9/21/2025
A bird perched among pink flowering plants, surrounded by lush green leaves.
Grey-cheeked Thrush (Catharus minimus), LSNY picnic at Central Park 9/21/2025
A bird perched on a flowering plant, surrounded by green leaves, in a natural setting.
Swainson’s Thrush (Catharus ustulatus), LSNY picnic at Central Park 9/21/2025
A close-up image of a hummingbird perched on a branch among blurred foliage.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris), LSNY picnic at Central Park 9/21/2025
A hawk perched on a branch surrounded by green leaves.
Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus), LSNY picnic at Central Park 9/21/2025

Old Pier 1

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Old Pier 1 in Brooklyn Bridge Park is a popular spot with photographers. I did a few long exposures. And I found a waterthrush there.

A sunset view over water with the Statue of Liberty on the left and a city skyline on the right, creating a picturesque scene popular among photographers.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/19/2025
A sunset view featuring a sailboat on the water with a backdrop of shipping cranes and a colorful sky.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/19/2025
A scenic view of a harbor with a ship sailing in the water, featuring the Statue of Liberty in the background and lush greenery in the foreground.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/24/2025
A small bird standing on a rocky shore by a flowing water body, surrounded by seaweed.
Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis), Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/24/2025
A city skyline at dusk featuring tall buildings illuminated by lights, with a waterfront view and remnants of old pier structures in the foreground.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/24/2025
A view of a waterfront with weathered wooden pilings in the foreground and a skyline of modern buildings in the background, illuminated at dusk.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/24/2025
City skyline at dusk with a sailboat navigating among old wooden pilings in the foreground.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/19/2025

Brooklyn Bridge Park

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A mixture of wildlife that I found in the park. There is a little wetland area with a pond by the Bridge View Lawn.

Close-up of grass-like plants with yellow and green seed heads against a blurred green background.
Inland Sea Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium), Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/19/2025
Close-up of a green seed pod on a branch surrounded by green leaves.
Swamp Rose-mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos), Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/24/2025
A turtle resting on large green lily pads in a calm body of water.
Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans), Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/24/2025
A frog sitting on a large green lily pad in a tranquil pond, with water droplets on the pad and surrounding foliage.
Bull Frog (Lithobates catesbeianus), Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/24/2025

The Loch and Harlem Meer

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I attended a B & H Camera event in Central Park. The focus was taking photographs of waterfalls. I didn’t learn anything new. I know how to adjust the shutter speed an ISO to make the water look milky. I enjoyed networking with the photographers, some I knew already.

There is a painted turtle in the foreground of the first picture. The turtle swam up to and under the waterfall. I think it was having fun.

After the B & H event I photographed the Harlem Meer.

A serene waterfall cascading over rocks into a still pool, surrounded by lush greenery.
The Loch, Central Park 7/22/2025
Lush green landscape featuring rocks and various plants in a park setting.
Landscape by the Davis Center, Central Park 7/22/2025
A scenic view of a calm lake surrounded by lush greenery, with a small boathouse in the distance and dramatic clouds overhead.
Harlem Meer, Central Park 7/22/2025
A scenic view of a pond in Central Park, featuring lush green grass, trees surrounding the water, and a line of geese swimming across the surface.
Harlem Meer, Central Park 7/22/2025
A scenic view of a green-roofed building beside a pond surrounded by trees, with cloudy skies overhead.
Harlem Meer, Central Park 7/22/2025

Greenbrook Wildlife

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A visit to the private little nature Sanctuary in Tenafly, New Jersey. The beetles and spider are new species for me.

A close-up of a small mammal resembling a chipmunk sitting on a piece of wood, surrounded by a blurred background of greenery.
Eastern Chipmunk (Tamias striatus), Greenbrook 9/22/2025
Close-up of white and purple wildflowers with yellow centers in a natural setting.
Panicled Aster (Symphyotrichum lanceolatum), Greenbrook 9/22/2025
Close-up of a shiny brown beetle on dark, earthy soil.
Horned Passalus or Patent-leather Beetle (Odontotaenius disjunctus), Greenbrook 9/22/2025
Close-up of a black beetle on soil with wood debris in a natural setting.
Horned Passalus or Patent-leather Beetle (Odontotaenius disjunctus), Greenbrook 9/22/2025
A spider perched on a leaf floating in water, surrounded by green grass and rippling water.
Six-spotted Fishing Spider (Dolomedes triton), Greenbrook 9/22/2025

Mt Loretto Crustaceans

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There is a small beach at Mt Loretto with shells, sponges, and lots of other things.

A horseshoe crab shell resting on a sandy beach, surrounded by pebbles and small shells.
Horseshoe Crab (Limulus polyphemus), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A blue crab resting on sandy beach surrounded by pebbles and shells at Mt Loretto.
Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025