Of a Feather — Life at the Feeders

About two weeks ago I put up our bird feeders during a cold snap and then it got warm again. But nights have often been cold, even when the sunny days saw temperatures in the 50s or 60s. The birds have been abundant on most mornings, so I did not have the heart to stop […]

Fish & Game Stocks Highland Lake with Brook Trout

Northern Lights Viewed over Andover Community Church

Of a Feather — Winter Birds

Autumn is not just a time when the summer birds depart; it is also when the winter birds arrive. In the first half of October I was still seeing straggling migrants or stubborn residents who had simply not yet flown south — or all the way south. Most warblers are gone now, but I still […]

Wildlife Enthusiast Gives Highland Lake Update

I spent a gorgeous weekend up at Highland Lake getting my parents’ dock and boat out. We could not have ordered better weather but the nights were a reminder of colder days to come. My mom and I were on a mission to finally name our eaglet, as she has been the major spectacle of […]

Highland Lake Resident Searches for Signs of Eaglet

Of a Feather — The Long Goodbye

Non-birdwatchers may think of fall migration as taking place in late September when V-shaped flocks of geese start passing overhead, honking as they go. In fact, birds begin heading south in August, after they have finished breeding and gone through their molt. Here in Wilmot, I start noticing changes in the local birdlife in July. […]

Highland Lake Bursts with Color as Autumn Approaches

The autumn equinox is a week away and Highland Lake is beginning to reflect colors of fall. The blueberry bushes around Blueberry Island are crimson, and here and there maples are turning red and birches a golden yellow. We are getting a sneak preview of what is to come! This morning as I kayaked, an […]

Feathers and Foliage