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Photos from 04-18-15 – Peach Hill Park/Vassar Farm

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Derrick

Warmer weather means more birds and longer hikes! I spent a considerable amount of time at Peach Hill Park and Vassar Farm on this day, and it was a terrific day. Not only did I see my first warbler of … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Photos from 03/02/13 – Peach Hill Park & Norrie Point

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Derrick

Saturday marked the first day of using my new Canon EOS 7D with the 100-400mm L Series telephoto lens together. I believe that after a few weeks of practice, this will propel Local Exploration to new heights. Saturday’s adventure began … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Photos from 12/25/12 – Peach Hill Park

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Derrick

We got a light dusting of snow on Christmas morning, I figured I would get out and take some landscape photos at Peach Hill Park. I also looked for wildlife during my short walk. I’ll cut right to the highlight, … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Photos from 10/27/12 – Peach Hill Park

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Derrick

It felt like an eternity since the last time I when out for a lengthy hike. Life has been so busy as of late, but I just had to get out. That’s where Peach Hill Park in Poughkeepsie comes into … Continue reading →

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Barred Owl at Peach Hill Park!

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Derrick

It’s been two and a half years since the last time I ran into an owl of any kind while out hiking in Dutchess County. Today, the counter resets! I spent nearly the entire day at Peach Hill Park in … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Photos from 08/03/12 – Peach Hill Park

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Derrick

Friday afternoon, I made my way to Peach Hill Park. This was my first visit back to the hill since the frenzy of spring migration. Ironically, I barely spotted and photographed any birds this trip. Heat, humidity and time of … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Photos from 05/14/12 – Peach Hill Park

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Derrick

The 14th was the last day of my stay-cation, and it looks like the best was saved for last. It wasn’t a particularly busy birding day, but the few birds that we spotted were the most fulfilling. The blackpoll warbler … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Photos from 05/12/12 – Peach Hill Park

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Derrick

Saturday was supposed to be the ‘big day’, but it was relatively quiet in comparison to Thursday and Friday. The ‘big day’ is typically the second weekend in May, but it isn’t an exact science. But it wasn’t a total … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Photos from 05/10/12 – Peach Hill Park

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Derrick

The wave of migration photos begins today! On day one of ‘Migration Lookout’, I spent a considerable amount of time at Peach Hill Park. I picked a superb day to be there too, as there was a huge mixed flock … Continue reading →

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Species Count – Peach Hill Park on 05/14/12

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Derrick

This is the final day of my species count series to coincide with the spring bird migration. Most of the birds have migrated through and many of our summer residents are here. Once again, the white-eyed vireo was present at … Continue reading →