Nature

Green-Wood Late April

Sherry Felix4 Comments

I love driving slowly through this lovely cemetery and stopping frequently for photography.

A tall, weathered tree stump stands in a cemetery, surrounded by gravestones and blooming pink trees under a cloudy sky.
Green-Wood 4/122/2026
Close-up of a tree trunk with vibrant green leaves, set against a background of gravestones in a cemetery.
Horse-chestnut Tree (Aesculus hippocastanum), Green-Wood 4/19/2026
A serene cemetery scene featuring two gravestones surrounded by vibrant pink flowering shrubs and lush green grass, with tall trees in the background.
Azalea, Green-Wood 4/19/2026
A serene cemetery scene featuring vibrant pink flowering trees surrounded by green grass and gravestones.
Redbud (Cercis canadensis), Green-Wood 4/122/2026
A vibrant red maple tree stands in a cemetery, with green trees in the background and gravestones partially visible.
Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum), Green-Wood 4/122/2026
A vibrant pink flowering bush surrounded by lush greenery in a cemetery, with gravestones in the background.
Azalea, Green-Wood 4/19/2026
A small black and white bird perched on a textured tree branch, surrounded by green foliage and pink blossoms.
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia), Green-Wood 4/122/2026
A bird perched on a stalk in a garden, surrounded by bright yellow daffodils and dried foliage.
Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula), Green-Wood 4/122/2026

Boscobel Nature

Sherry Felix6 Comments

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

Faunestock Scenes

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On the way to the Hudson River from Faunestock SP we passed by a farm. The rest are from Faunestock, The last image is of a wooden creature by a lake.

A scenic view of a white barn with a silo, surrounded by green fields and autumn foliage. Two horses graze in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky.
S Highland Rd 10/19/2025
A serene view of a river surrounded by trees displaying vibrant autumn foliage in yellow and orange shades.
Sunken Mine Road 10/19/2025
A winding gravel path through a forest featuring vibrant fall foliage in shades of orange, yellow, and green.
Sunken Mine Road 10/19/2025
A serene landscape featuring a calm pond surrounded by autumn foliage, large rocks, and a fallen tree, with colorful leaves reflecting the season.
Sunken Mine Road 10/19/2025

Hudson River Park

Sherry Felix13 Comments

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

River Barge Park

Sherry Felix6 Comments

Before visiting the American Dream, we ate lunch at a small and little-used park. It is by Bashes Creek and the Hackensack River in Bergen County, New Jersey. Some information about the park is on this page Parks and Trails | New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority.

This little yellow warbler sang his heart out while we ate. In the last photograph the American Dream complex is in the background on the right.

A vibrant yellow bird perched on a branch, singing against a backdrop of blue skies and white clouds.
River Barge Park, NJ 5/10/2025
View of the Hackensack River with a marina and boats, surrounded by trees and a skyline in the distance under a blue sky with clouds.
NYC Skyline at River Barge Park, NJ 5/10/2025
View of a marina alongside a river with several boat docks and a clear blue sky.
River Barge Park, NJ 5/10/2025

Greenbrook

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A few photographs from May in Greenbrook Sanctuary. The last one with the fallen tree in the pond I colorized.

A close-up of a bird perched on a branch against a clear blue sky.
Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum), Greenbrook 5/10/2025
A tranquil lake surrounded by lush greenery and trees reflecting on the water's surface.
Greenbrook Pond 5/10/2025
Close-up of a yellow and white flowering plant emerging from brown leaves in a forest setting.
American Cancer-root (Conopholis americana), Greenbrook 5/10/2025
Close-up of a tree trunk with exposed roots and rocks, surrounded by green foliage in a forest setting.
Tree Hugging a Rock, Greenbrook 5/10/2025
A fallen tree in a serene lake surrounded by lily pads, with vibrant red foliage reflecting in the water.
Fallen Tree in Greenbrook Pond
5/10/2025

Celery Farm

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Exploring new places to go using Google maps I found a lovely little nature preserve called the Celery Farm. The Celery Farm is a 107-acre freshwater wetland in Allendale, New Jersey. See more about it here: The Fyke Nature Association.

A serene view of a freshwater wetland at the Celery Farm, showcasing calm water reflecting the surrounding trees and sky.
Lake Appert, The Celery Farm NA 4/22/2025
Reflection of branches in calm water with grassy wetlands in the background.
Lake Appert, The Celery Farm NA 4/22/2025
A serene walking path surrounded by lush, green trees in a nature preserve, showcasing fresh foliage under a clear sky.
The Celery Farm NA 4/22/2025
A scenic pathway through a lush green landscape at the Celery Farm nature preserve, surrounded by trees and wetlands.
The Celery Farm NA 4/22/2025
A serene view of a pond surrounded by trees with reflections in the water under a cloudy sky.
Phair’s Pond, The Celery Farm NA 4/22/2025
A serene pathway through a lush nature preserve, lined with trees and tall grasses, inviting exploration.
The Celery Farm NA 4/22/2025
A tranquil scene of the Celery Farm nature preserve featuring tall grasses, a variety of trees in autumn colors, and a cloudy sky reflecting the serene wetland landscape.
The Celery Farm NA 4/22/2025
A winding dirt path through a lush nature preserve with trees and tall grasses in Allendale, New Jersey.
The Celery Farm NA 4/22/2025

Philipsburg Manor Nature

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The Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow (hudsonvalley.org) was reopened this May after being closed for two years due to storm damage. They did a lovely job. The next post I will show some of the architecture.

Two-spotted or Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp (Scolia dubia), Philipsburg Manor 9/15/2024
Okra, Philipsburg Manor 9/15/2024
Cranberry Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), Philipsburg Manor 9/15/2024
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), Philipsburg Manor 9/15/2024
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), Philipsburg Manor 9/15/2024
Pocantico River, Philipsburg Manor 9/15/2024