New York

Ward Pound Ridge

Sherry Felix4 Comments

Second post of June 12, 2021 trip to WPR.

  • Cross River, Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Deptford Pink (Dianthus armeria), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • New York fern (Parathelypteris noveboracensis), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum cinnamomeum), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Mosquito Bulrush (Scirpus hattorianus), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Knapweeds (Centaurea), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Bird’s-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Meadow Hawkweed (Pilosella caespitosa), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Linnaean NY field trip participants, Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Linnaean NY field trip participants, Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Blue-grey Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea) nest, Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021

Ward Pound Ridge Insects

Sherry Felix25 Comments

Our second trip to Ward Pound Ridge was with The Linnaean Society of NY. It was a good trip and even though it was not ide3al weather, cloudy and cool, we saw a number of butterflies. On here – one there. Marc spotted the Checkerspot. The clumsy landing in the series of the black flying soldier beetle amused me. The last photo is by Marc.

This is one of two posts of the Butterfly Field Trip led by Richard Cech on June 12, 2021.

  • Harris’ Checkerspot (Chlosyne barrisii), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • European skipper (Thymelicus lineola), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • European skipper (Thymelicus lineola), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • European skipper (Thymelicus lineola), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Appalachian Brown (Satyrodes appalachia), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Little Wood Satyr (Hermeuptychia hermes), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Common Whitetail (Libellula lydia) male, Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Common Whitetail (Libellula lydia), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Common Whitetail (Libellula lydia) female, Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Small Bee-like Fly (Toxomerus marginatus), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • 1 Soldier Beetle (Podabrus rugosulus), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • 2 Soldier Beetle (Podabrus rugosulus), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • 3 Soldier Beetle (Podabrus rugosulus), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Soldier Beetle (Podabrus rugosulus), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Red Milkweed Beetle (Tetraopes tetraophthalmus), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Milkweed Bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Two Striped Grasshopper (Melanoplus bivittatus), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Polished Ladybug (Cycloneda munda), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Golden-backed Snipe Fly (Chrysopilus thoracicus), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Water striders (Gerridae), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021
  • Sweat Bee (Agapostemon), Ward Pound Ridge 6/12/2021

Ward Pound Ridge

Sherry Felix6 Comments

Plants and scenery on the same hot weekend as yesterday’s post.

  • Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Common Nipplewort (Lapsana communis), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Interrupted Fern (Osmunda claytoniana), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Buttercup Family (Ranunculaceae), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Sherry at Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021

Ward Pound Ridge Insects

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We went to Ward Pound Ridge in Westchester County, New York last weekend during a heatwave. Most critters were hiding away form the heat.

  • Common Whitetail (Libellula lydia), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Aurora Damsel (Chromargion conditum), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Zabulon Skipper (Poanes zabulon), Ward Pond Ridge 6/6/2021
    Zabulon Skipper (Poanes zabulon), Ward Pond Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Zabulon Skipper (Poanes zabulon), Ward Pond Ridge 6/6/2021
    Zabulon Skipper (Poanes zabulon), Ward Pond Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Hobomok Skipper (Poanes hobomok), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Morbid Owlet Moth (Chrytolita morbidalis), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • White-spotted Sable (Anania funebris), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Insect, Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Small cricket, Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021

    Shawangunk and Liberty Loop

    Sherry Felix18 Comments

    We went on another lovely field trip with Linnaean NY. Saw and heard lots of grassland birds at Shawangunk Grassland NWR in Ulster County, New York. and at the Liberty Loop Trail part of the Wallkill River NWR in NY/New Jersey. The highlight for me were the Sandhill Cranes, including a baby one. They were life-birds for me. I enjoyed the company of fellow birders, many of whom I have known for years. It was very hot out in the grasslands – 90 degrees! Ice-cream on the way home helped a little. The baby Sandhill Crane is in the grass in the first two pictures.

    • Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis), Liberty Loup Trail, Wallkill R NWR 5/22/2021
    • Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis), Liberty Loup Trail, Wallkill R NWR 5/22/2021
    • Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis), Liberty Loup Trail, Wallkill R NWR 5/22/2021
    • Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus), Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 5/22/2021
    • Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus), Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 5/22/2021
    • Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum), Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 5/22/2021
    • Eastern Meadowlark (Sturnella magna), Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 5/22/2021
    • Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus), Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 5/22/2021
    • Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus), Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 5/22/2021
    • Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus), Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 5/22/2021
    • Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus), Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 5/22/2021
    • Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis), Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 5/22/2021
    • Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus), Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 5/22/2021
    • Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 5/22/2021
    • Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 5/22/2021
    • Eastern Tailed-Blue (Cupido comyntas), Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 5/22/2021
    • Drone Fly (Eristalis arbustorum) omn Leafy Spurge (Euphorbia esula), Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 5/22/2021
    • Common Ringlet (Coenonympha tullia), Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 5/22/2021
    • Spotted Turtle (Emydidae Clemmys guttata), Liberty Loup Trail, Wallkill R NWR 5/22/2021
    • Woodchuck or Groundhog (Marmota monax), Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 5/22/2021
    • Blue Chip Farm, Wallkill, NY 5/22/2021
    • Liberty Loup Trail, Wallkill R NWR 5/22/2021
    • Catchfly (Silene), Liberty Loup Trail, Wallkill R NWR 5/22/2021
    • Field Pennycress (Thlaspi arvense), Liberty Loup Trail, Wallkill R NWR 5/22/2021
    • Leafy Spurge (Euphorbia esula), Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 5/22/2021
    • Tufted Vetch or Cow Vetch (Vicia cracca), Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 5/22/2021
    • Ragged-robin (Silene flos-cuculi), Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 5/22/2021
    • Bird’s-foot Trefoil or Eggs and Bacon (Lotus corniculatus), Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 5/22/2021