Monthly Archives: July 2012

A Guide… to Field Guides

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

In an effort to provide as much information as possible to those of you who want to learn more about birds and other wildlife in your area, I have added a ‘Guide Book’ section to help you pick out the … Continue reading →

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07/22/12 – Wildlife Photos from the Bonticou Crag

Posted on July 28, 2012 by

I don’t know if lugging all of my equipment was the best option when making my way up the Bonticou Crag with my wife, but I did it nonetheless.  You never know, right? When we reached the summit, a pair … Continue reading →

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Mohonk Preserve – Bonticou Crag Scenery Photos

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

Before I got into photography, the Mohonk Preserve and surrounding areas used to be my hiking grounds.  I used to spend all day climbing in the Shawangunk Mountains and do 10 mile hikes in Minnewaska State Park.  Sunday’s return to … Continue reading →

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New Bird Photographed – Common Raven

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

*This photo was not taken in Dutchess County (but it was close!) You’ll just have to take my word on this one since the photo isn’t so great. While I was photographing a pair of black vultures atop the Bonticou … Continue reading →

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New Butterfly Photographed – White-M Hairstreak

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

What are the odds of spotting a tiny sized butterfly you’ve never seen before in the middle of the mountains in New Paltz?  Pretty good apparently! This actually took me a little while to identify and after a bit of … Continue reading →

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Photos from Wing’s Castle in Millbrook, New York

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

Last Friday, I was looking through a Dutchess County brochure I picked up at a kiosk a while back and spotted an advertisement that piqued my interest – Wing’s Castle in Millbrook, New York. The story around this castle is … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Photos – Stanford Wildlife Preserve

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

In the short amount of time that I was there, I got some decent shots of a variety of butterflies and birds, including one butterfly I don’t see very often – a common ringlet. Another notable sighting included a question … Continue reading →

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New Butterfly Photographed – Meadow Fritillary

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

Stanford Wildlife Preserve in the Town of Stanford turned out to be a small butterfly haven!  I could barely take a step without pearl crescents & common ringlets fluttering up from the grassy trails. On my way back to the … Continue reading →

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07/21/12 – Stanford Wildlife Preserve

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

When I typically drive to Cary Institute, Buttercup Farm Sanctuary & Thompson Pond, I pass by a place called the Stanford Wildlife Preserve.  Every time I went by, I would say to myself, “Boy, I should really stop there one … Continue reading →

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What’s to Come (7/23/12 – 7/28/12)

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

Went to a few new locations this weekend.  With the rain washing away my afternoon hiking plans on Friday, I figured I would switch it up a bit. On Saturday, I stopped at the Stanford Wildlife Preserve in the town … Continue reading →

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