Compared to black bears, fox are a relatively common sight in Southborough, but still not an animal you encounter every day. Read the full article → from Wildlife sightings: Fox and one cheeky squirrel
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PHOTOS: Southborough in bloom
It’s the time of year when Southborough is awash in pink. Everywhere you go in town, flowering trees are in bloom. It’s glorious. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Southborough in bloom
PHOTOS: Spring is springing
It’s a lovely day here in Southborough. The weekend isn’t looking as nice, so here’s hoping you get to enjoy it while it lasts. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Spring is springing
Photos: Mother Nature has a sense of humor
Happy April Fool’s Day, everyone. Mother Nature proved she’s not above a good laugh every now and again, as those of us in Southborough woke up to several inches of wet, heavy snow on the ground. Read the full article → from Photos: Mother Nature has a sense of humor
Citizen scientists needed to identify vernal pool crossings
Southborough resident Frederica Gillespie says it’s not a pretty sight. Visit the roadways that border vernal pools in Southborough this time of year and what you’ll see is carnage – the remnats of frogs and salamanders crushed by passing cars. Read the full article → from Citizen scientists needed to identify vernal pool crossings
Photos: Sometimes it’s lovely
The snow has caused us plenty of grief this winter, but yesterday morning I was reminded of just how beautiful it can be. Read the full article → from Photos: Sometimes it’s lovely
Photos: At least the coyotes like all this snow
Several residents — myself included — had the thrill of spying a pair of coyotes frolicking on the ice off White Bagley Road on Sunday morning. Read the full article → from Photos: At least the coyotes like all this snow
Photos: Busy birdfeeders
My birdfeeders have been hubs of activity this past week. At one point today I counted eight blue jays all vying for a spot. Much squabbling ensued. Read the full article → from Photos: Busy birdfeeders
A changing habitat at the Beals Preserve (with photos)
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)
Photo quiz: Name that flower
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
Learn about invasive plants in Southborough on Sunday
The Southborough Open Land Foundation and the Southborough Gardeners are co-sponsoring a lecture this weekend with renowned nature author Peter Allen on invasive plants in our area. Read the full article → from Learn about invasive plants in Southborough on Sunday
PHOTO: Fox in a tight spot
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
PHOTOS: Heron party at the reservoir
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
Why the reservoir is green (with photos)
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)