Category: Hudson Highlands
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A Green Heron Joins the Other Dinosaurs, and the Pursuit of the Big Picture

A lively Green Heron has been drawing attention this summer at the Salt Marsh in Inwood Hill Park. While not uncommon for late summer, this member of the heron family stands out among the Great Egrets, Great Blue Herons, and Black-crowned Night Herons. For one, the Green Heron is of slighter skeletal build compared to…
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Big Landscape, Little Ducks: A Winter Day Trip to Cold Spring, New York

I happen to love winter landscapes. I enjoy the sight of snow-capped peaks and winter trails. While I don’t ski, I often imagine sitting by a fire in a cozy ski lodge and looking at the slopes. When spring arrives, I often regret not having spent more time in a winter destination. On Tuesday, seeing…
