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This adult male red squirrel bears the scars of conflict and competition quite visibly.

Speaking of Nature: Conflict — The fight for survival

by Bill Danielson March 7, 2023

A barred owl that crashed through a glass window on Wednesday near Elm Street in Northampton. The owl was released into the wilderness after sustaining no injuries.

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Owl uninjured after breaking window in Northampton home

by Alexander MacDougall Staff WriterFebruary 22, 2023

This eastern gray squirrel has cut off the supply of seed from this feeder by exerting weight upon the perch with its hind foot.

Speaking of Nature: Man vs. squirrel, round 2

by Bill Danielson For the GazetteFebruary 17, 2023

A picture of BIPOC birders in the Wikipedia entry for "Birdwatching."

Earth Matters: Bird joy as resistance in a troubled world

by Meghadeepa Maity For the GazetteFebruary 3, 2023

This photo says a lot about the northern mockingbird's preferred habitat. Look for brushy thickets in a patchwork habitat around buildings and you will likely find a mockingbird there.

Speaking of Nature: The grand deception of the northern mockingbird

by Bill Danielson For the GazetteJanuary 24, 2023

I photographed this male house sparrow on the railing of my deck this winter. Note the gray on his head.

Speaking of Nature: A tale of two sparrows

by Bill Danielson For the GazetteJanuary 10, 2023

I imagine that your eye has gone straight to the beautiful amber snail that I photographed in my meadow last June. But what is the plant the snail is clinging to? I'll try to find out in 2023.

Speaking of Nature: 2023 resolutions: Pointing the lens at plants

by Bill Danielson For the GazetteJanuary 3, 2023

Puffed up against the cold, this male cardinal is a classic winter bird.

Speaking of Nature: A winter classic: the northern cardinal

by Bill Danielson For the GazetteDecember 20, 2022

The jay on the left has turned to watch the effects of its arrival. One bird has taken flight and the bird on the right has kicked up a spray of seeds as it attempts to escape. This photo captures the joy that jays take in thier mischievous attacks on one another.

Speaking of Nature: 22,000 photos: An unexpected milestone

by Bill Danielson For the GazetteDecember 6, 2022

This is the bonus shot! This bird is posed in such a way that you can see the beautiful blue feathers on its wings.

Speaking of Nature: My Sicilian nemesis: The magpie

by Bill Danielson For the GazetteNovember 29, 2022