Mt Loretto

Mt Loretto Landscapes

Sherry Felix8 Comments

The first 4 landscapes have sky replacements.

A tranquil pond reflecting trees and sky during golden hour, with lush greenery along the banks.
Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A stone shrine or altar surrounded by trees in a grassy area, featuring various small statues and decorations.
Shrine of the Emaculate Virgin, Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A scenic view of a church with a tall steeple surrounded by greenery and a cloudy sky.
Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A scenic view of a grassy field surrounded by trees and foliage, under a partly cloudy sky.
Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
Rugged shoreline with rocks and driftwood by the water's edge, surrounded by greenery and gentle waves.
Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A scenic view of a path winding through a field with tall grass and bushes, under a bright blue sky dotted with clouds. Sunlight shines brightly from the upper right corner.
Sherry at Mt Loretto 9/12/2025

Mt Loretto Plants

Sherry Felix8 Comments

There was a lot of goldenrod but I didn’t try to ID it all. Here are a few plants that I did ID using iNaturalist, my books, and the internet.

Close-up of a tall grass with reddish-brown flower heads against a blue background.
Phragmites australis, Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
Close-up of green leaves with round, brown seed clusters against a blurred blue background.
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A close-up view of vibrant purple flowers intermingled with green leaves, set against a blurred background of greenery.
Tall Ironweed (Veronia gigantea), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A close-up of green compound leaves with clusters of purple berries, set against a blurred green background.
Winged Sumac (Rhus copallinum), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A cluster of pink flowering plants surrounded by green foliage.
Saltmarsh False Foxglove (Agalinis maritime), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
Close-up of a plant with greenish-yellow clusters of blooms and purple stems, surrounded by lush greenery in the background.
Scaldweed (Cuscuta gronovii), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025

Mt Loretto Crustaceans

Sherry Felix8 Comments

There is a small beach at Mt Loretto with shells, sponges, and lots of other things.

A horseshoe crab shell resting on a sandy beach, surrounded by pebbles and small shells.
Horseshoe Crab (Limulus polyphemus), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A blue crab resting on sandy beach surrounded by pebbles and shells at Mt Loretto.
Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025

Mt Loretto Birds

Sherry Felix5 Comments

The first birds that I saw at Mt Loretto in Staten Island were two kingfishers whizzing by. I missed photographing them. Unfortunately, the camera didn’t focus on the Phoebe. The palm warbler was on paved path. So I created a nicer background for it.

A bird of prey flying against a clear blue sky, showcasing its outstretched wings and distinctive plumage.
Eastern Osprey (Pandion cristatus), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A woodpecker climbing a tree trunk, surrounded by green foliage.
Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A black bird perched on a green shrub, with blurred foliage in the background.
Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A small bird standing on a rock near a water body, surrounded by vibrant, colorful foliage and a soft, hazy background.
Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025

Mt Loretto Insects

Sherry Felix10 Comments

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