Laura Kokoski of Hadley took this photo of “a swan, nesting, with a scenic view in the Hull.” LAURA KOKOSKI / For the Recorder
Glenn Woods of South Deerfield spotted these “geese on Tri Town lake in Whately at sunrise on Dec. 4. GLENN WOODS / For the Recorder

Emily Thurlow was named assistant editor in 2025. She oversees the arts and features pages for the Daily Hampshire Gazette and Greenfield Recorder. She's also the editor of the Valley Advocate. An award-winning...