Tag Archives: poughkeepsie

Photos from 04-26-15 – Vassar Farm

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Derrick

The quest for warblers continues, this time at Vassar Farm in Poughkeepsie.  At the back pond area off the main gravel road, there were several warblers, including my first of the season yellow warbler. The yellow warbler was joined by … Continue reading →

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New Bird Photographed – Which Can Mean Only One Thing…

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Derrick

… I’ve Hit 200 Species!!! Today at Vassar Farm, mother nature put on one hell of a show.  It will be one to remember, not only for the new addition to my life list, but for the 86 total species seen … Continue reading →

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2014 is Already a Hoot!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Derrick

On the first day of 2014, we decided to head to Vassar Farm for an early year hike.  Snow is the forecast, so I figured we should get out while we can! Not too far into our hike, my wife … Continue reading →

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August at Vassar Farm

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Derrick

I think everyone expects that when I have any free time, I’m likely to end up at Vassar Farm at some point during that day.  There was a day in August that exact scenario happened and I made the most … Continue reading →

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Late June at Vassar Farm

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Derrick

As I continue to ‘catch up’ on previous excursions around the area, I found something very interesting.  In late June, I spent the day at Vassar Farm, photographing everything I could find.  I don’t remember many details from the day … Continue reading →

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More New Butterflies Photographed!

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Derrick

Fast forward to last weekend – back to the gardens at the Franklin D Roosevelt Historic Site in Hyde Park. While everyone was enjoying the large eastern tiger swallowtails, I was looking for the much smaller, hard to identify skippers.  … Continue reading →

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24 Hours at Peach Hill During Migration

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Derrick

Like last year, I took a few days off to try and coincide with the annual Spring migration.  Typically, I will travel to several places of interest in an effort to find and photograph as many species as humanly possible. … Continue reading →

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New Bird Photographed – Cape May Warbler

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Derrick

I love Spring migration! I have spent the last two days at Peach Hill Park in Dutchess County with a simple goal… observe and photograph as many birds as possible.  It’s a place that I know very well, which is … Continue reading →

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Photos from 03/23/13 – Vassar Farm

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Derrick

Vassar Farm has always been one of my favorite spots for diverse wildlife.  Last Saturday was no different, with everything from ducks to hawks to woodpeckers. I even got a slight taste of Spring with a first of season eastern … Continue reading →

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03/23/13 – Vassar Farm Hike

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Derrick

After pond hopping, we stopped at Vassar Farm for even more wildlife fun!  Ironically though, most of the excitement was found at the ponds. The front ponds in particular were exciting, with many species of waterfowl present.  I got to … Continue reading →

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