‍ ‍ One more trip to a meadow this week as I seek out the smallest of Mother Nature’s family that I can photograph.

Grasslands are becoming harder and harder to find in SE New York. They are goldmines of natural life on a small scale and well worth exploring.

A beautiful cool breezy day to be on the summit of Bear Mountain getting in the mood for our upcoming Hawkwatch season.

‍ ‍ Insects still occupy most of my time in the field in these final says of summer. Back to the mountain and hawk watching soon!

As the seasons roll on by, it is time for many of the birds to start their journey south to their warmer wintering grounds.

‍ ‍ Mildweed and Monarchs….an inseparable pair which contribute to a remarkable story of migration each year.

‍ ‍ New species to photograph and learn about as we enter into August.

When you tire of birds, insects, reptiles and amphibians, try something new…mushroom hunting!