Birds

Cold Spring

Sherry Felix13 Comments

After an excellent meal at the Riverview Restaurant we walked by the Hudson River.

A serene view of the Hudson River at sunset, with lush green trees and gentle hills in the background.
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), Cold Spring 8/9/2025
A great blue heron standing on a log in calm, reflective water.
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), Cold Spring 8/9/2025
Scenic view of the Hudson River with a mountain backdrop and a cloudy sky.
Cold Spring 8/9/2025

Stonecrop Fauna

Sherry Felix6 Comments

I just love that frog.

A hummingbird perched on a branch surrounded by green leaves and red berries.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris), Stonecrop Gardens 8/9/2025
A person in a colorful shirt sits next to a large, blue frog sculpture, taking a selfie in a lush green park setting.
Marc at Stonecrop Gardens 8/9/2025
An elderly woman wearing a sun hat and glasses sits next to a large bronze frog sculpture on a wooden bench, surrounded by lush greenery.
Sherry at Stonecrop Gardens 8/9/2025
A butterfly with dark wings hovering near white and pink flowers against a blurred green background.
Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus), Stonecrop Gardens 8/9/2025
A close-up of a brown butterfly with orange and black markings resting on pink flowers, surrounded by green foliage.
Great Spangled Fritillary (Argynnis cybele), Stonecrop Gardens 8/9/2025
A close-up of a green frog emerging from a pond covered with green algae and small leaves.
Bull Frog (Lithobates catesbeianus), Stonecrop Gardens 8/9/2025

Cranberry Lake Preserve

Sherry Felix3 Comments

Cranberry Lake Preserve is in Westchester County, New York. It is by the Kensico Reservoir. We had a nice 1.5 mile hiked around the pond. I prefer scrambled eggs to dog vomit for the name of the fungus. I gave the last three photographs watercolor and sketch effects in Photoshop.

A bird perched on a branch surrounded by lush green foliage.
Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens), Cranberry Lake Preserve 8/9/2025
Close-up of a bright yellow slime mold on a bed of mulch and wood fragments.
Dog Vomit slime mold or Scrambled Egg (Fuligo septica), Cranberry Lake Preserve 8/9/2025
An entrance to a stone structure surrounded by lush greenery in a forested area.
Cranberry Lake Preserve 8/9/2025
Wooden bridge over a pond surrounded by greenery at Cranberry Lake Preserve.
Cranberry Lake Preserve 8/9/2025
A serene view of a small waterfall flowing over rocks in a lush, green forest at Cranberry Lake Preserve.
Cranberry Lake Preserve 8/9/2025
A moss-covered rock surrounded by autumn leaves and greenery in a forested area.
Cranberry Lake Preserve 8/9/2025
A wooded trail at Cranberry Lake Preserve featuring green foliage, large rocks, and sunlight filtering through the trees.
Cranberry Lake Preserve 8/9/2025
A natural hiking path surrounded by greenery and rocky terrain at Cranberry Lake Preserve.
Cranberry Lake Preserve 8/9/2025

Hudon R Park Fauna

Sherry Felix6 Comments

The Gansevoort Beach is a great place to find a variety of insects. Mother duck only had one ducking left.

Close-up view of a colorful insect resting on a green leaf, showcasing its distinctive patterns and wings.
European paper wasp (Polistes dominula), Hudson River Park 8/2/2025
A close-up of a bee resting on a pink flower, with green leaves in the background.
Common Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica virginica) on a Cone Flower, Hudson Riv ere Park 8/2/2025
Close-up of a black and yellow insect feeding on a vibrant pink flower's center, surrounded by orange and yellow pollen.
Potter Wasp (Eumenes megaera) on a Cone flower, Hudson River Park 8/2/2025
A duckling standing on a moss-covered wooden post in water.
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), Hudson River Park 8/2/2025
A female duck swimming in the water alongside a duckling.
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), Hudson River Park 8/2/2025

Creatures in the Loch

Sherry Felix9 Comments

I saw these in The Loch at the north end of Central Park in New York City.

A raccoon swimming in a body of water, with rocky shores and ripples around it.
Racoon (Procion lotor), Central Park 7/14/2025
A raccoon emerging from a rocky cave near water.
Racoon (Procion lotor), Central Park 7/14/2025
A heron perched on a branch over a pond in Central Park, surrounded by lush greenery and water with floating algae.
Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax), Central Park 7/14/2025
A turtle basking on a rock near water in The Loch, Central Park, New York City.
Central Park 7/14/2025

WPR Birds

Sherry Felix4 Comments

I didn’t see that many birds. My focus was on insects. I used AI to fix the blurry chipping sparrow.

A bird perched on a power line against a blue sky.
Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A bird perched on a wire, looking upward against a clear blue sky.
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A small bird standing on a gravel surface, with a brown and orange coloration. The bird appears to be foraging for food, with something in its beak.
Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up of a small bird standing among bright green grass and foliage.
Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025

Sandy Hook Littoral Picnic

Sherry Felix2 Comments

We like to attend the annual Littoral Society Picnic. I go on a few of their trips during the year and admire the work that they do. Littoral News – Littoral​ Society has information on recent activities. Upcoming Events – Littoral​ Society This year we joined the seining group. We decided not to go on the bird or nature walk. A while after lunch we went on a few short walks before driving home.

A group of people, including adults and children, pulling a fishing net on a beach. Trees and large rocks are visible in the background, with some people observing the activity.
Sandy Hook GNRA 6/21/2025
Hands sorting through seaweed and small fish on a mesh surface.
Sandy Hook GNRA 6/21/2025
A close-up view of a submerged plant with a long, thin, brownish stem and green leaves on a blue water surface, showcasing natural textures and reflections.
Sandy Hook GNRA 6/21/2025
A striped fish swimming in clear blue water, surrounded by green aquatic plants.
Sandy Hook GNRA 6/21/2025
A Killdeer bird standing on grass, viewed from the back, displaying its distinctive feathers and coloration.
Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus), Sandy Hook GNRA 6/21/2025
A close-up of a bird with brown and white feathers, standing on green grass, its back facing the camera.
Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus), Sandy Hook GNRA 6/21/2025
A cluster of cacti with yellow flowers blooming amidst green pads and surrounding grass.
Prickly Pear cactus (Opuntia humifusa), Sandy Hook GNRA 6/21/2025
A winding dirt path through a lush green forest, surrounded by trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves.
Sandy Hook GNRA 6/21/2025
Close-up of a butterfly perched on a green stem, displaying orange and brown patterns on its wings.
Bronze Copper (Lycaena hyllus), Sandy Hook GNRA 6/21/2025

Bombay Hook Mix

Sherry Felix6 Comments

The blue grosbeak at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge was a treat. So where the black-necked stilts. Someone must have put that black swan there. It is native to Australia.

A close-up of a bird perched on a branch surrounded by green foliage, displaying a grey and white plumage.
Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus), Bombay Hook NWR, DE 6/8/2025
A group of shorebirds wading in shallow water, some are pecking at the surface while others stand still in the background.
Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus), Bombay Hook NWR, DE 6/8/2025
A black swan swimming alongside two white swans in a calm body of water.
Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) with 2 Mute Swans (Cygnus olor), Bombay Hook NWR, DE 6/8/2025
A shorebird with long legs standing on wet rocks near the water, bending its neck as it searches for food.
Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus), Bombay Hook NWR, DE 6/8/2025
A black and white bird with long legs standing in shallow water, surrounded by colorful reflections and foliage.
Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus), Bombay Hook NWR, DE 6/8/2025
A serene wetland scene featuring a black-winged stilt walking on the water among wooden stumps and green patches of algae.
Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus), Bombay Hook NWR, DE 6/8/2025
A great blue heron standing among lush green vegetation.
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), Bombay Hook NWR, DE 6/8/2025
Close-up of a large orange moth with spread wings, displaying a smooth texture and faint markings on the surface.
Large Maple Spanworm (prochoerodes lineola),Trap Pond SP 6/8/2025
A close-up image of a small, orange insect on a dark surface.
Red Flying Ant (Lasius interjectus), Trap Pond SP 6/8/2025
A scenic view of a calm river bordered by lush greenery and trees under a cloudy sky.
Bombay Hook NWR, DE 6/8/2025
A vibrant blue bird perched on a plant amidst green grass and foliage.
Blue Grosbeak (Passerina caerulea), Bombay Hook NWR, DE 6/8/2025