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Snake skins have been collected by mice for use in constructing winter nests.

Speaking of Nature: The mice were stirring

by Bill Danielson For The RecorderDecember 11, 2016

Northfield Mountain will host a Solstice Headlamp Hike later this month.

Trail Mix, week of Dec. 12

by Staff Report December 11, 2016

Here are two pear-shaped puffballs. To the left you are looking straight down on one, to the right I have picked one and set it on its side. Note the string-like strands.

Speaking of Nature: Puffballs are common, abundant and edible

by Bill Danielson For The RecorderDecember 4, 2016

Said and Done: Remembering area hikes

by Paul Seamans For The RecorderDecember 4, 2016

Contributed photo Northfield Mountain will host a Solstice Headlamp Hike later this month.

Trail Mix, week of Dec. 5

by Staff Report December 4, 2016

Winter and fall seem to collide as snow partially covers fallen leaves atop a still-green hedge on Church Street in Greenfield during an autumn snowstorm.

Woods and Water: Stuck between opposing seasons

by David Rainville For The RecorderNovember 27, 2016

An adult ruby-crowned kinglet has the detail I want, but too many shadows produced by direct sunlight.

Speaking of Natures: Tiny kings

by Staff Report November 27, 2016

Voices of Audubon, week of Nov. 28

by Staff Report November 27, 2016

A male northern cardinal takes flight on a snowy day.

Speaking of Nature: Beauty in motion

by Bill Danielson For The RecorderNovember 21, 2016

This bird didn't make much sense to me at first, but the black-and-white marks near its nose finally gave it away. Also note the faint suggestion of a stain on the tip of this bird's beak.

Speaking of Nature: Appreciating wild birds

by Bill Danielson For The RecorderNovember 13, 2016