Tag Archives: sparrows

Photos from 04-30-15 – Nyquist Harcourt Sanctuary

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Derrick

Another week, another visit to a local hiking spot.  Seeing that I had some success in New Paltz last time at Nyquist Harcourt Sanctuary, I went back for another hike. There were several new birds at the park this time around, … Continue reading →

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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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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 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 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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New Bird Photographed – Fox Sparrow

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Derrick

Last weekend, I just happened to look outside my bedroom window to see two fox sparrows foraging on the ground with several other sparrows!  I tried to get some photos through the windows, but it just wasn’t clear enough.  I … 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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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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Wildlife Photos – Stanford Wildlife Preserve

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Derrick

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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