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Photos from 02/01/14 – Nyquist Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Derrick

Last weekend, my wife and I went to the Nyquist Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary in New Paltz.  It has several different habitats and sits along the Wallkill River.  As with most of the other days this winter, it was pretty cloudy … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Photos from 12/24/12 – Vassar Farm

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Derrick

With a four day weekend because of the holidays, I had hoped to spend some time outside.  When I got the chance, I went out to Vassar Farm to look for winter wildlife. It was a mostly quiet day, with … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Photos from 08/24/12 – Vassar Farm

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Derrick

There has been a theme to this summer’s Fridays.  It seems like it is either hot, humid with a chance of thunderstorms… or just hot & humid.  It has not been an easy or comfortable summer to say the least! … Continue reading →

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07/13/12 – Vassar Farm Wildlife Photos

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Derrick

It was another eventful day at Vassar Farm last Friday, with a variety of wildlife to see.  You’ve already seen the wood ducks, a new moth to my own personal life list, the dragonflies, and the butterflies… but now its … Continue reading →

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07/06/12 – Vassar Farm Wildlife Photos

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Derrick

It’s the day that just keeps on giving! If a beaver, a hot air balloon, a new bird, & a variety of butterflies weren’t enough during my hike at Vassar Farm last Friday – I still have all the other … Continue reading →

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07/06/12 – Vassar Farm – Full Sighting List

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Derrick

It’s been too long since I’ve been able to get out and hike without a care in the world.  Despite the heat, I was enjoying every minute at Vassar Farm. Vassar Farm rewarded me with stellar looks at a variety … Continue reading →

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Vassar Farm – The Lost Photos

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Derrick

Back on June 11th, I made a quick stop at Vassar Farm.  I only ended up having time to post the praying mantis photos, but there were several other shots I took that day.  Now that things are finally getting … Continue reading →

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More Wildlife Photos from 05/05/12 – Locust Grove

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Derrick

The second leg of the nature tour stopped at Locust Grove in Poughkeepsie.  The sky continued its overcast ways, making photography frustrating and difficult.  It was a shame too, as there were some really interesting and cooperative birds. I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Tally (5/5/12 & 5/6/12)

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Derrick

Two days, three locations, 13 hours, and 10+ miles of hiking.  That sums up my weekend!  I spent a considerable amount of time at Peach Hill Park, Locust Grove and Vassar Farm, spotting and photographing everything that I could find. … Continue reading →

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03/04/12 – Vassar Farm Hike

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Derrick

It’s taken a little longer than normal, but I finally had some time to write about my hike at Vassar Farm last Sunday.  It was one of my better hikes and exactly what I needed after several quiet weekends. I … Continue reading →

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