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This female racoon has her hands full. She is trying to assess the threat of my presence while one of her babies is chewing on the side of her face and another (note the ear under her chin) is occasionally kicking her in the throat as it plays with its unseen siblings.

Speaking of Nature: Parenthood and the midnight raiders — Raccoon breeding season

by Bill Danielson May 9, 2023

A view of the black bear spotted in Northampton, seen here along Graves Avenue several days before its appearance at the Hampshire County Courthouse.

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Black bear captured, relocated after climbing up tree outside Northampton courthouse

by Alexander MacDougall Staff WriterMay 1, 2023

A Massachusetts bill introduced by Sen. Mark Montigny, D-New Bedford, aims to ban the practice of declawing cats, a move veterinarians in the state believe is much-needed regulation to protect cats.

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‘A barbaric procedure’: Many state veterinarians support legislation to outlaw declawing cats

by Sydney Ko For the GazetteApril 30, 2023

A mother with her puppies was one of more than 70 dogs removed from the home of Nancy Lawrence in Plainfield.

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Dozens of dogs removed from Plainfield home

by James Pentland Staff WriterMarch 28, 2023

When I hear the year’s first song sparrow singing in my yard I will laugh out loud with joy.

Speaking of Nature: The first day of spring

by Bill Danielson March 28, 2023

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