I managed to photograph two of the several species of butterflies at the New York Botanical Gardens.


I managed to photograph two of the several species of butterflies at the New York Botanical Gardens.


To sort out the Comma from a Question Mark butterfly one needs to see the underside or ventral side (first two images).








Some nature scenes on Pollepel Island in the Hudson River. Bannerman Castle is on Pollepel.




Every year, an Osprey nests on the chimney at the mansion. I love the chickens at the small farm there.











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





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.





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







A small sampling of plants and insects.



