We’ve had some glorious weather these past few days, and I got to take full advantage of the sunshine on a recent trip to the Breakneck Hill Conservation Land. Read the full article → from Photos: Late winter at Breakneck Hill
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Photos: Sudbury Reservoir in mist
The reservoir in Southborough attracts its share of photographers, and luckily for us, some of those photographers share their work on flickr. Case in point, these lovely images by Deborah Ebbeling of Marlborough. Looks like she took them off White Bagley Road. Looking at the shots, it’s hard to believe there’s a bustling Route 9 Read the full article → from Photos: Sudbury Reservoir in mist
What’s with all the moths?
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It sure has been a strange year for insects. First it was the ladybugs, now it’s the winter moths. Keep reading to find out more. Read the full article → from What’s with all the moths?
A different kind of fall color
I went to Tower Hill Botanic Garden last weekend and was surprised by how much color there was. I’m not talking about the usual yellows and reds and oranges we see this time of year, but rather bright pinks and purples. A number of flowers were still in bloom. In November. In New England. I Read the full article → from A different kind of fall color
Cows aren’t the only things to see at Breakneck Hill
There are also some beautiful views of the landscape. Here are some shots I took during a recent visit. Click on any thumbnail below to view as a slideshow. (And if what you really want to see is the cows, click here.) Breakneck Hill Conservation Land is located off Breakneck Hill Road. The main trails Read the full article → from Cows aren’t the only things to see at Breakneck Hill
Where the colors of fall live on
The foliage around town may be fading, but the magic lives on thanks to flickr. Here are some Southborough shots by flickr users dovetaildw and dude80cool that capture fall at its peak. Follow the links to see more of their photos. (All photos used with permission) Read the full article → from Where the colors of fall live on
Southborough wildlife: Waterfowl edition
I was taking shots of this swan cruising the reservoir off Parkerville Road: When this guy popped out of the brush: A heron, I think? He didn’t stick around long: Meanwhile, across the road, a gaggle of geese was loitering on someone’s lawn: Read the full article → from Southborough wildlife: Waterfowl edition
Attack of the ladybugs
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Wondering why there have been so many ladybugs flying around the past few days? Here’s the answer. Read the full article → from Attack of the ladybugs
So long summer, we hardly knew ya
Today is the first day of fall, and as you make your way around town you’ll notice the autumnal color is already starting to appear. Despite the less-than-stellar summer weather, forecasters are predicting a pretty fall foliage season. So, to celebrate, here is some color from around my yard on this the first day of Read the full article → from So long summer, we hardly knew ya
The fungus among us, part 2
I’ve been absolutely fascinated by the variety of fungi popping up in my yard this year. Here’s the latest crop. Another thing that has been abundant this year is slugs. So, for good measure, here’s a slug shot from reader Amy. She said stretched out, this guy was about the length of a dollar bill. Read the full article → from The fungus among us, part 2
Staying cool on a hot day
The belties at Chestnut Hill have the right idea today. Read the full article → from Staying cool on a hot day
Slow deer
Saw this sign while driving along White Bagley Road today. Um, I think they prefer the term intellectually-challenged deer. Read the full article → from Slow deer
In my backyard: Bambi times two
Look who decided to pay me a visit the other day: Does it get much cuter than that? And they came almost right up to the house. Mama kept a close watch from the edge of the woods. Well, hello gorgeous! Deer sightings are relatively rare around my house, which I find surprising given that Read the full article → from In my backyard: Bambi times two
The fungus among us
I’ve already admitted to having a lack of flowers in my yard, but what I have no shortage of this year is fungi. And, really, who doesn’t love a nice fungus? I’ve got little ones: And creamy toadstool-shaped ones: And scaly ones: And my personal favorite from earlier this spring. The picture doesn’t do it Read the full article → from The fungus among us