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Photographs taken with a bridge camera journaling nature and everyday life in Central Massachusetts.

Sheep Shearing Season

Each April, the Wachusett Meadow Audubon holds a Sheep and Wool Festival Day.
Sheep wool at this time of year is luxurious, with a variety of colors, textures and patterns. Included here are my color and black and white photos, taken before the shearing, which seek to emphasize the beautiful natural material of these engaging creatures.

About the author jmankowsky

This photo blog features the seasonal changes in nature observed in my own backyard and a variety of local environments. The Wachusett Meadow Audubon Sanctuary in Princeton, MA is often highlighted as a model for the positive effects a small nature preserve can have on the larger environment and the local community. Local sites of historical, cultural and recreational interest are spotlighted as well. All photographs were taken by me. Thank you so much for visiting.

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  1. tanjabrittonwriter March 26, 2019 at 9:10 PM

    I have touched this wool while it’s still on the sheep and it is SO thick and matted. No wonder they are able to survive the winter outdoors.

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    1. jmankowsky March 27, 2019 at 3:02 PM

      Sheep are amazing. I’m lucky that the Audubon keeps them, so I visit them often.

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