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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

Prospect Park with LSNY

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We went on a Photography and birding trip. Tom led the group from the Linnaean Society of NY on April the 4th. About the trip: Better Bird Photography Workshop in Prospect Park – The Linnaean Society of New York. Here are a few of the birds that we saw.

A pair of hawks perched on branches, one looking towards the camera while the other is in a mid-flight position, surrounded by bare trees against a blue sky.
Cooper’s Hawk (Accipiter cooperii), Prospect Park 4/4/2026
A vibrant red cardinal bird foraging on the ground near blue flowers and green shoots, with a tree trunk in the background.
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), Prospect Park 4/4/2026
A downy woodpecker clinging to the side of a tree trunk, showcasing its distinctive black and white plumage and a small red patch on its head.
Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens), Prospect Park 4/4/2026
Two hawks perched on branches in a wooded area, with one hawk in clear view and the other partially obscured by tree branches.
Cooper’s Hawk (Accipiter cooperii), Prospect Park 4/4/2026
A small bird with a blue and gray plumage perched on a log, looking down.
Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor), Prospect Park 4/4/2026
A white bird, possibly a swan, is seen diving headfirst into the water, with its legs and back exposed above the surface.
Mute Swan (Cygnus olor), Prospect Park 4/4/2026
A small bird perched on a branch against a clear blue sky.
Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe), Prospect Park 4/4/2026
A yellow bird with a reddish cap perched on a branch, surrounded by bare tree limbs.
Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum), Prospect Park 4/4/2026
A small bird perched on a branch, looking upwards against a blue sky.
Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Regulus calendula), Prospect Park 4/4/2026
A male and female wood duck swimming together on a calm body of water.
Wood Duck (Aix sponsa), Prospect Park 4/4/2026

Yellow Submarine

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I was surprised to hear that the Beatles’ Yellow Submarine (song) – Wikipedia was in Coney Island Creek, in the New York Harbor. Initially we drove out there to see the area and wildlife. I saw the Yellow Submarine on Google map and had to check it out. It is an old wreck that has nothing to do with the Beatles. It does have an interesting story. It was originally named Quester. Please read about the inventor and how it got there: Quester I – Wikipedia

Wreck of an old submarine, partially submerged in water, surrounded by trees and wildlife in Coney Island Creek.
Yellow Submarine in C oney Island Creek 12/4/2025
A sunken boat wreck, named Quester, partially submerged in Coney Island Creek with trees in the background and a colorful sky.
Yellow Submarine in C oney Island Creek 12/4/2025
A scenic view of Coney Island Creek with a sunset sky and a distant old wrecked boat, surrounded by greenery and residential buildings.
Yellow Submarine in C oney Island Creek 12/4/2025

DUMBO Hall and Jardin River

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DUMBO Hall and Jardin River and DUMBO Hall at Brooklyn Bridge Park.

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A food cart with a pink canopy is displayed outside a brick building in Brooklyn Bridge Park, surrounded by greenery and potted plants.
DUMBO Hall, Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/19/2025
An arched entrance with a large gray wooden door surrounded by brick walls, leading to a staircase. Green plants and outdoor umbrellas are visible on either side.
DUMBO Hall, Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/24/2025
View of Brooklyn Bridge Park with greenery and lamp post, featuring city skyline in the background.
Jardin River, Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/24/2025
A vibrant display of flowers, including hanging pots and colorful plants, in Brooklyn Bridge Park, surrounded by lush greenery and street lamps.
Jardin River, Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/24/2025
A colorful gazebo with a red conical roof, surrounded by blooming flowers and greenery, near a body of water and a lamp post in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Jardin River Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/24/2025

Brooklyn Bridge Park Mix

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Odd things that I photographed.

Close-up of a weathered piece of wood with unique textures and colors, featuring a small compass partially embedded within it.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/24/2025
Close-up of shiny, gold-colored bell-shaped objects on a reflective surface, with reflections of surrounding greenery and people visible.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/24/2025
A mix of natural greenery and modern architecture, featuring trees and shrubs in a rocky pathway with glass buildings in the background.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/19/2025
Close-up view of waves crashing against rocky shoreline covered in seaweed.
Brooklyn Bridge Park 9/24/2025

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