by Julie Ford | Jun 8, 2023 | Nature
For readers missing Julie Ford’s amazing pictures, we submit this from Hopkinton’s resident bird expert! I dusted off my camera early this morning once feedings & cleaning were done. This GORGEOUS and so colorful female Belted Kingfisher made my morning!...
by Julie Ford | Apr 2, 2023 | Nature
Within 1/1000 of a second, this Dark-eyed Junco went from perched and sittin’ pretty to aerial insectivore! Yep, he did catch that fly. ????❤️ Didn’t even realize what he was doing until I saw the still photo he moved SO fast! Every year I miss these guys...
by Julie Ford | Mar 28, 2023 | Nature
I spent some time outside early yesterday morning, and Hopkinton is brewing with birds and wildlife. I love the spring time! I caught this beauty on Ash Street yesterday, hanging out with a murder of crows! This is a Turkey Vulture and they are so ecologically...
by Julie Ford | Jan 23, 2023 | Nature, News
I can’t believe I am writing this. This is a young Red-tailed Hawk I picked up on Chestnut Street on Tuesday, January 17, after the homeowner noticed her grounded. I immediately brought her to Tufts. Unfortunately, she passed away, not even making it through the...
by Julie Ford | Dec 8, 2022 | Nature
The prettiest little lady in my backyard! A female Red-bellied Woodpecker, the passerine version of a supermodel. ????
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