Ice Art
Reflections on the melting ice combine with objects floating in the water layer to create a multi-layered natural art work.
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Bluebird Break
Today’s high temperature of 62 degrees Fahrenheit encouraged the small group of bluebirds who remain in Massachusetts all year to enjoy the unusually snow-free Wachusett Meadow.
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Winter Garden
The Winter garden displays the essential structures or “bare bones” of the landscape. For a photographer, the ability to see the interplay of cast shadows is a treat. The clear animal footprints add a sprightly decoration to the scene.
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Winter Wolf Tree
This singular tree overlooking the wetlands at Wachusett Meadow Audubon Sanctuary in Princeton, MA is delightful in any season, but especially distinctive in Winter, when the details of its shape and the complex structure of its branches are on full display. I’m pleased that this photo was chosen as the current cover photo for Wachusett Meadow Facebook page.
Winter Apple Tree
The Cardinal, Tufted Titmouse and Blue Jay found shelter in the apple tree during a recent light snow.
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Color Harmony at a Winter Waterfall
The cool blue of cascading water was complemented by orange-shaded vegetation on a late afternoon visit to the waterfall at Moore State Park in Paxton, MA.
Snow and Seeds
White-throated Sparrows, Blue Jays, Cardinals and Juncos don’t seem to mind a hop on the crunchy snow, so long as an abundance of seeds fallen from the bird feeders is on offer.
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A Winter Walk
I’m happy that this photograph was recently published on the cover of Mass Audubon’s “Explore” magazine.
https://www.massaudubon.org/news-events/publications/explore/winter-2020
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A New Year In New England
December brought snow, ice and temperature fluctuations, lending itself to a variety of seasonal photo opportunities.
Happy New Year from New England!
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A Gaggle of Goslings
It was heartwarming to witness the parental protection and guidance given to this new brood of goslings.
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Glorious Oriole
Baltimore Orioles visit my backyard for a short time each year in early May. This acrobatic guest made the most of my hummingbird feeder, cleverly swinging and balancing so he could take a drink.
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Tricks With Sticks
The persistent and ingenious house wren who returns to our yard each year always finds a way to create a new nest for the next generation.
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Eastern Wild Turkey
Once nearly extinct in New England, Eastern wild turkeys have made a remarkable comeback. This turkey was wandering the field at the Wachusett Meadow Audubon this week.
A full grown turkey has between 5000 and 6000 feathers on its body arranged in unique patterns called feather tracts. These feathers can exhibit shades of green, red, gold, black and even bronze.
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Turtle Time
Painted Turtles, the most widespread turtle of North America, bask in the warm Spring Sun at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Pond.
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On the Lookout
The Northern Mockingbird, House Sparrow and Red-Winged Blackbird keep a watchful eye over the barn area at Wachusett Meadow Audubon.
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Step and Stretch
As yet, only one pair of Canada Geese have settled in for the season at Wachusett Meadow. Those feet are made for walking, not just swimming! No upper body yoga class needed for them, either.
