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The Sunderland Police Department rescued and safely brought this injured owl to Tom Ricardi, who runs Mass Birds of Prey Rehab out of his home in Conway, on Friday night. Ricardi said the owl had an injured wing after most likely being struck by a vehicle and will be releasable as early as January 2019.

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Injured owl rescued in Sunderland

by Domenic Poli Staff WriterDecember 18, 2018

A great blue heron takes off from a pond in Wendell.

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PHOTO: Taking off into the blue

by Paul Franz May 16, 2018June 26, 2026

The Dinosaur Forest behind the Rock Fossil & Dinosaur Shop attempts to visually recreate the prehistoric world with life-sized dinosaur models.

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About Town: Traveling back to western Massachusetts’ dinosaur age

by David McLellan Recorder StaffApril 23, 2018

Two pigeons endure a spring snow flurry in Charlemont on Tuesday. They are likely wondering what season it is.

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PHOTO: Pondering pigeons

by Paul Franz April 10, 2018

Two wild turkey toms display their feathers around hens foraging in a Montague field on Wednesday.

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PHOTO: Strutting their stuff

by Paul Franz April 4, 2018

This group of lichens is so “happy” on the lid of a nest box at Bill Danielson’s home that it is growing the cup-like reproductive structures that will allow it to send offspring into the world.

Speaking of Nature: The amazing survival of lichens

by Bill Danielson For the RecorderMarch 29, 2018

What appears to be an American Kestrel sits in a birch tree near the Great Swamp on North Street in Whately on Tuesday afternoon. February 27, 2018

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PHOTO: Spring is in the trees

by Paul Franz February 27, 2018

This male eastern bluebird made several visits to Bill Danielson's suet feeder last week.

Speaking of nature: Bluebirds’ astounding winter survival

by Bill Danielson For the RecorderFebruary 26, 2018

Michale Clough gave a talk on 'Brainy Birds' or Corvids, which includes ravens, crows and jays at the Great Falls Discovery Center. Onyx, an injured raven, that is now used for educational purposes. February 19, 2018.

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Local children learn about big-brained birds

by Christie Wisniewski Recorder StaffFebruary 21, 2018

A mute swan uses its over six foot wingspan to take off and fly across the power canal in Turners Falls on Tuesday. February 19, 2018.

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PHOTO: Graceful takeoff

by Paul Franz February 20, 2018