Celebrating 40 Years of Preserving and Protecting Westford's Open Space and Natural Resources.
In late fall and winter when most plants are dormant, lichens are still growing. You have probably noticed lichens on trees, rocks and even tombstones. Lichens can survive and grow in conditions of extreme cold and dryness, even in parts of Antarctica. Lichens are a curious combination of a green algae and a fungus. They … Read more
In This Issue Annual Meeting 2019 In memorium, Emily Edwards 2019 Summer in Review Girl Scout Troop 85411 Transforms Beaver Brook Trail by Dave Ebitson New Trail Opportunity on the Salt Box Farm by Rich Strazdas The Abbot Trailby Bill Harman What’s in your Backyard? – Recognizing and Controlling Invasives Guided Trail Walk Schedule for … Read more
Where have all the birds gone? Many wildlife watchers have asked this question recently. Indeed, our feeders, after being in constant demand all summer, are now virtually empty of birds, save for an occasional goldfinch. As I recall, this is always a concern for feeder watchers at this time of year. There may be several … Read more
Pileated Woodpecker at Frances Hill Conservation Land – September 2019 Photo courtesy of Roy Perry
One of the fall events bird lovers look forward to is the return of the dark-eyed juncos to our feeders. Juncos are one of North America’s most common birds. Dark-eyed juncos are black and white or gray and white. Males are darker gray or even black on their head and back, white on their belly, … Read more