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A newly hatched heron chick rests its head on the egg of one of its siblings. Note that the egg in question is in the first stages of hatching. Also note the egg tooth on the tip of the chick’s beak.

Transfixed by birds

by Staff Report May 8, 2016

Trail Mix

by Staff Report May 8, 2016

The lizard on the left is a northern curly tail looking out of a hole in an umbrella stand. The lizard on the right has a curly tail, but I wasn’t sure if it is a curly-tailed lizard.

Kids & Critters: Lizards are funny creatures

by Staff Report May 1, 2016

A World War II-era submarine chaser at sea.

Said & Done: Keeping mutiny at bay on the not-so-open seas

by Staff Report May 1, 2016

A mother bear and her four cubs spend time in a tree off of North Street in Erving on Wednesday.

News

PHOTOS: Bears captivate Erving couple

by Staff Report April 28, 2016

The lush vegetation of a luxurious wetland are bathed in the golden light of a tropical sunrise at the manmade Green Cay Nature Center in Florida.

Speaking of Nature: Green Cay is a Florida oasis for birds

by Staff Report April 24, 2016

Note the dried mud on this bird’s beak and the pointed tail feathers. This bird appears to be particularly comfortable to me.

Speaking of Nature: The life of a birder

by Bill Danielson For The RecorderApril 17, 2016

FERSH

My Turn/Fersch: What we can learn from wildlife

by David Fersh April 13, 2016

The greatest surprise of the day was the unusual appearance of this adult chipping sparrow. I've never seen a chipping sparrow in the snow before.

April snow doesn’t stop birds

by Bill Danielson For The RecorderApril 10, 2016

Contributed photo

Trail Mix

by Staff Report April 10, 2016