Wildlife

Two Birds at Greenbrook

Sherry Felix10 Comments

These two birds were at the feeders. I changed the backgrounds.

A downy woodpecker clings to a tree trunk, showcasing its black and white feathers with a small red patch on its head.
Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens), Greenbrook 11/15/2025
A dark-colored bird standing on green moss, with a blurred natural background.
Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis), Greenbrook 11/15/2025

Black and Yellow NYBG

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Two photographs with similar color themes. I added some fog in the top half of the background using Firefly in Photoshop.

A black squirrel standing on grass, surrounded by fallen leaves and a misty background.
Eastern Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), NYBG 11/6/2025
A close-up of tree branches against a vibrant yellow background of foliage under a clear blue sky.
NYBG 11/6/2025

Boscobel Nature

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There are a lot of apple trees at Boscobel House and Gardens. They help feed the needy.

A close-up view of a fruit-bearing apple tree with numerous red apples surrounded by green leaves.
Apples, Boscobal House and Gardens 10/19/2025
A close-up of a brown insect on a bright yellow flower, with blurred green foliage in the background.
Sachem Skipper (Atalopedes campestris), Boscobal House and Gardens 10/19/2025
Close-up of colorful leaves with pink, spiky fruit, showcasing autumn foliage.
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus kousa), Boscobal House and Gardens 10/19/2025
A close-up of a moth resting on a bright yellow flower in a garden setting.
Sachem Skipper (Atalopedes campestris), Boscobal House and Gardens 10/19/2025
Close-up of plant pods with delicate white seeds and wispy tufts, set against a muted background.
Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), Boscobal House and Gardens 10/19/2025

Faunestock Scenes

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On the way to the Hudson River from Faunestock SP we passed by a farm. The rest are from Faunestock, The last image is of a wooden creature by a lake.

A scenic view of a white barn with a silo, surrounded by green fields and autumn foliage. Two horses graze in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky.
S Highland Rd 10/19/2025
A serene view of a river surrounded by trees displaying vibrant autumn foliage in yellow and orange shades.
Sunken Mine Road 10/19/2025
A winding gravel path through a forest featuring vibrant fall foliage in shades of orange, yellow, and green.
Sunken Mine Road 10/19/2025
A serene landscape featuring a calm pond surrounded by autumn foliage, large rocks, and a fallen tree, with colorful leaves reflecting the season.
Sunken Mine Road 10/19/2025

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