Some call it The Brontasaurus. And with good reason. The machine helping to clear woodlands at the Beals Preserve can chew a tree down to the ground in a matter of about 60 seconds, leaving only a pile of woodchips. Read the full article → from A changing habitat at the Beals Preserve (with photos)
One of my favorite things about this blog is the opportunity to share photos of the events and happenings around town — whether they’re ones I’ve taken myself or (better yet!) ones you’ve sent in. Here’s a look back at some of the big stories of 2010 as told through pictures. Read the full article → from A look back: The year in photos
There’s not an awful lot that’s in bloom around town these days, but My Southborough reader George found something that is, and he sent in a lovely photo. Read the full article → from Photo quiz: Name that flower
My Southborough reader Pat Quill was walking her dog this morning when she came across a most unusual sight. Read the full article → from PHOTO: Fox in a tight spot
Southborough photographer Chris Wraight went to the annual hot air balloon festival in Hudson last weekend and sent in these beautiful shots. Read the full article → from Further afield: Hot air balloons in Hudson
When I stopped by the reservoir off Middle Road earlier this week to take photos of the algae bloom, I got lucky. As I pulled up I saw four great blue herons hanging out by the water. I’ve seen one or maybe two herons from time to time at the reservoir, but never have I seen four at once. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Heron party at the reservoir
The reservoir is blooming, but I’m not talking about the purple loosestrife lining its shores (read more about that here), I’m talking about algae. Read the full article → from Why the reservoir is green (with photos)
A My Southborough reader sent in a bunch of photos from the Little League championship game on Sunday. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Southboro wins the state championship
Yesterday was an excellent day for taking photos of raindrops, so that’s just what I did. Read the full article → from Photos: Raindrops on rhodies
I went away for the Easter weekend, and when I returned found my yard had absolutely exploded in yellow. Read the full article → from In my backyard: Spring colors
Meadow Lane resident Cindy Hill sent in a couple photos of what she hopes are her new tenants. Cindy said that less than a week after they put up two new bluebird houses and a bluebird feeder in their back yard, a pair of bluebirds arrived to check out the accommodations. Read the full article → from Photos: Blue and Buff find a home
I had s0me fun taking photos along Main Street last weekend. Flowers blooming, Easter decorations up, and the scent of spring in the air. Read the full article → from Photos: Spring in downtown Southborough
A recent walk around my neighborhood revealed many familiar signs of spring starting to emerge, along with some unfamiliar ones, too. Read the full article → from Photos: Spring is sprouting in Southborough
It felt like all of Southborough was outdoors this weekend. From bikers, to joggers with their iPods, to golfers at St. Mark’s, the place to be this weekend was outside soaking up some much-needed sunshine. Read the full article → from Photos: Welcome spring