Butterflies

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

Hudson River Park

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Hudson River Park near our apartment in October. A honey bee photo bombed my shot of the skipper and pulled the focus away. I enjoy framing the city with vegetation.

A skipper butterfly perched on a purple flower, with a honey bee flying nearby amidst vibrant green foliage.
Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) and Long Dash (Polites mystic), Hudson River Park 10/5/2025
A close-up image of a skipper butterfly perched on a purple flower with green foliage in the background.
Long Dash (Polites mystic), Hudson River Park 10/5/2025
A bird with spread wings flying among tall vegetation in a natural setting.
Common Yellowthroat Warbler (Geothlypis trichas), Hudson River Park 10/5/2025
Autumn foliage featuring bright orange leaves and red flower clusters against a clear blue sky.
Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra) with Little Island, Hudson River Park 10/5/2025
A view of a city skyline framed by green pine trees and vibrant purple flowers in a park.
New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae), Hudson River Park 10/5/2025

Mt Loretto Insects

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In September we went to Mount Loretto Unique Area – NYSDEC. Here are some insects form that visit.

A close-up of a yellow butterfly resting on bright yellow flowers in a natural setting.
Clouded Sulphur (Colius philodice), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
Close-up of a yellow butterfly with black markings, perched on a branch with a blurred natural background.
Clouded Sulphur (Colius philodice), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A close-up of a Monarch butterfly resting on yellow flowers in a natural setting.
Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A close-up image of a butterfly with orange and black markings perched on a green plant with yellow buds.
Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
Close-up of a wasp resting on a wooden surface, showcasing its black and white striped body and translucent wings.
Bald-Faced Hornet (Dolichovespula maculata), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
Close-up of a blue insect with vibrant wings feeding on yellow flowers.
Two-spotted or Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp (Scolia dubia), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
Close-up of a pair of insects on bright yellow flowers, showcasing intricate details of their bodies.
Goldenrod Soldier Beetle or Pennsylvania Leatherwing (Chauliognathus pensylvanicus), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025

Jamaica Bay Nature

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A small sampling of plants and insects.

A close-up of a vibrant green and yellow bee resting on a purple flower, with delicate petals and green foliage in the background.
Sweat Bee (Agapostemon), Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025
A close-up view of a butterfly with orange and black patterns perched on green leaves.
Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos), Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025
Close-up of yellow flowers on a green plant, surrounded by foliage in a natural setting.
Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata), Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025
Close-up of a white wildflower with delicate petals, surrounded by green foliage.
White Campion (Silene latifolia)Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025

Stonecrop Fauna

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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

WPR Skippers

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More from Ward Pound Ridge. These are so hard to identify, I bet I got some of them wrong. I would love some help correcting the labels.

Close-up of a dark butterfly perched on a green leaf, showcasing its detailed wings and antennae against a blurred green background.
Banded Hairstreak (Satyrium calanus), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up of a butterfly perched on a green leaf next to small white flowers.
Silver-Spotted Skipper (Hesperia comma), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A butterfly and a bee are perched on a cluster of flowers amidst green foliage.
Silver-Spotted Skipper (Hesperia comma), Common Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica virginica), and Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A brown butterfly perched on a cluster of white flowers, with lush green foliage blurred in the background.
Northern Broken-Dash (Wallengrenia egeremet), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A brown moth feeding on white flowers surrounded by green leaves.
European skipper (Thymelicus lineola), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up photograph of a moth resting on a dried flower head surrounded by green foliage.
Dun Skipper (Euphyes vestris), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up of a brown butterfly resting on vibrant purple flowers.
Dun Skipper (Euphyes vestris), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
Close-up of a brown butterfly perched on a green leaf, with clear focus on its wings and antennae.
Dun Skipper (Euphyes vestris), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
Close-up of a vibrant orange butterfly perched on a purple flower among green grass.
Least Skipper (Ancyloxypha numitor), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up of a brown butterfly perched on pink flowers, surrounded by green foliage.
Crossline Skipper (Polites origenes), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up view of a butterfly resting on a purple clover flower, surrounded by green foliage.
Least Skipper (Ancyloxypha numitor), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A butterfly perched on purple lavender flowers in a garden setting.
Crossline Skipper (Polites origenes), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up of a brown butterfly perched on vibrant purple lavender flowers, with green foliage in the background.
Crossline Skipper (Polites origenes), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up of a butterfly perched on vibrant purple flowers, showcasing its detailed wings and antennae.
Crossline Skipper (Polites origenes), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025

WPR Butterflies

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I’ll be making 7 posts on Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Westchester, New York. I would love to get a seasonal pass but they only offer passes to Westchester residents. It is a good place to look for butterflies in the summer in between the Spring and Fall bird migration.

A close-up of a butterfly perched on a flower surrounded by green foliage.
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A butterfly perched on a white flowering plant surrounded by green leaves.
Great Spangled Fritillary (Argynnis cybele), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up image of an orange and black butterfly perched on a cluster of white flowers with green foliage in the background.
Great Spangled Fritillary (Argynnis cybele), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A butterfly resting on a white flower amidst green foliage.
Eastern Tailed-Blue (Cupido comyntas), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up of a blue butterfly resting on a white flower, surrounded by green grass and foliage.
Eastern Tailed-Blue (Cupido comyntas), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025

Sandy Hook Littoral Picnic

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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