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 important. They were consuming a recently deceased opossum on the road. I’ve waited for years to get one up close on the ground.
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Not to be outdone, this river otter and his pals were feasting on crawdads.
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Finally, I snapped this Wood Duck drake perched in a tree.
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We are blessed to live in such a beautiful place! Spring has sprung and it’s time to get outside, Hopkinton!
Stunning group, Julie. The drake looks like a meticulously painted wooden decoy. Nice catch. Thank you.
My pleasure Robert!! ❤️ thank you!