Category: Wachusett Meadow

Family Outing

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Pond, Princeton MA

Heron Ahoy

The All Persons Observation Deck, Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton, MA

This Great Blue Heron took time out to inspect the Observation Deck at Wachusett Meadow before continuing on a fishing expedition.

Caught in the Act (24 Second Video)

North American Beaver, Wildlife Pond, Wachusett Meadow Sanctuary

This beaver was focused on building his “reeding room” last night (24 seconds).

Evening Swim

Yellow Pond Lily, Wildlife Pond, Wachusett Meadow

The American Beaver takes a swim under the watchful eye of the Gray Catbird at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary.

Gray Catbird

All Persons Trail

The All Persons (Universally Accessible) Trail at Wachusett Meadow is carefully crafted to provide access to nature for all.

Observation Pier

Nature is an Artist

Painted Turtles Sunbathing

Water Lilies Leaves Emerging in Full Color

A Clear View of the Beaver Lodge

A Porcupine Ambles By!

Feathers and Shells

Painted Turtles and Canada Geese share a sunny afternoon together at the Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton, MA.

I enjoy experimenting with the continuous shutter setting on my bridge camera.

In contrast, I use the built in close-up lens with the turtles sunning on the far side of the pond.

“Duck, Duck, Goose”

An early morning walk on the Mass Central Rail Trail in Rutland, MA.

Watching waterfowl on Rail Trail reminds me of the classic children’s game.

Did You Hear?

An Eastern Meadowlark, which is becoming rarer in many parts of Massachusetts, visited the Audubon Sanctuary recently.

“There’s a Meadowlark in the South Meadow!”

“Heads up, Painted Turtles!”

The Red-winged Blackbird, Mourning Dove and Northern Cardinal have a plan.

“Let’s go check it out!”

The Eastern Meadowlark rests in the grass.

Ramping Up

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton, MA

Signs of spring abound at the Audubon.

A Black-capped Chickadee rests on a grape vine.

The All Persons Ramp to the raft will make the view accessible to all.

In the wetland area, a Red-winged Blackbird pauses among the cattails.

The ground near the bird feeder provides unending treats for the Red Squirrel.

Bluebird Picnic

Eastern Bluebirds flew into town and invited their friends for a feast at the feeders.

Male Eastern Bluebird, Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton, MA

Female Eastern Bluebird

Female Bluebird, Blue Jay, Female Cardinal

Female Bluebird, Gray Squirrel

Downy Woodpecker, Male Bluebird

Above and Below

The Wildlife Pond is coming alive with the warm weather.

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton, MA

Return of the Phoebe

Phoebes symbolize wisdom and hidden knowledge. They are connected to the Roman goddess Diana.

This active Eastern Phoebe perched in the bushes surrounding the Farm Pond in between making short flights to capture insects.

Mergansers on the Move

A windy day and choppy water couldn’t stop these Hooded Mergansers.

Wildlife Pond, Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton, MA

I Heard it Through the Grapevine

Front Porch, Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton, MA

Listen to this!

I can deliver that message!

Before the Storm

Wachusett Meadow, Princeton, Massachusetts

“Willow”, a Longtime Resident of Wachusett Meadow.

Tufted Titmouse

Red Squirrel

Vacation Week School Children

Children’s Backpacks Ready to Go

Cedar Celebration

The party was in full swing at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary today, where the Cedar Waxwings gorged themselves on berries in between relaxing sunbaths.

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