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Earlier this month, a Heath resident noticed a brown thrasher among the birds at her feeders for the first time in more than a decade.

Nature Photo Contest entries for April 22, 2019

by Staff Report April 22, 2019

Trail Mix listings for April 22, 2019

by Staff Report April 22, 2019

This female common eider, floating off the shore of Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge in Rhode Island, captured a rather feisty crab that gave her a painful pinch before she subdued it and swallowed it whole.

Speaking of Nature: A feisty feast for a common eider

by Bill Danielson For the RecorderApril 22, 2019

A South Deerfield resident captured this photo of a wood duck on a pond in Conway.

Nature Photo Contest entries for April 15, 2019

by Staff Report April 15, 2019

Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center will offer a program on woodcocks on April 17, which will include an indoor introduction and a twilight walk to experience the woodcock’s courtship flight.

Trail Mix listings for April 15, 2019

by Staff Report April 15, 2019

The fox sparrow is about 7 inches long and has body feathers that are described as being red. Note the large blotches of red feathers on the otherwise white breast.

Speaking of Nature: Seasonal fox sparrow sightings short but sweet

by Bill Danielson For the RecorderApril 15, 2019

Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Connecticut River Valley District Biologist Dave Fuller prepares a collar for a tranquilized bear in Leeds.

Bear check: Winter den inspections reveal healthy black bear population

by Fran Ryan For the GazetteApril 12, 2019

The markings of a male bufflehead, at right, are fairly easy to identify, but a nice photo requires ducks close to shore and a photographer that can stand at the water’s edge.

Speaking of Nature: Stars must align for nature photographers

by Bill Danielson For the RecorderApril 8, 2019

Naturalist and wildlife videographer David Brown and the Northfield Bird Club will offer a timely refresher on Massachusetts’ warblers on April 9.

Trail Mix listings for April 8, 2019

by Staff Report April 8, 2019

An Orange resident captured a photo of this bald eagle by the Quabbin Reservoir.

Nature Photo Contest entries for April 8, 2019

by Staff Report April 8, 2019