Nature Sightings

Welcome to Nature Sightings. Here, we post nature sightings that have been reported to us throughout the Sudbury, Assabet and Concord Rivers Valley.  You'll also find photos from remote wildlife cameras here.  Learn more about our Camera In The Woods project and motion-sensing wildlife cameras.  Also learn about how SVT has helped to monitor wildlife passages beneath route 2 in Concord, and view photos from the project.

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Latest Sightings:

Birds at Great Meadows in Concord

Sighting Date: 
June 17, 2013
A great blue heron at Great Meadows in Concord, photographed by Joan Chasan.A great blue heron at Great Meadows in Concord, photographed by Joan Chasan.A warbling vireo nest at Great Meadows in Concord, photographed by Joan Chasan.A warbling vireo nest at Great Meadows in Concord, photographed by Joan Chasan.A Virginia rail at Great Meadows in Concord, photographed by Joan Chasan.
Joan Chasan photographed a great blue heron, a warbling vireo nest and a Virginia rail at the currently flooded Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Concord.
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Nessus Sphinx Moth in Sudbury

Sighting Date: 
June 16, 2013
A Nessus sphinx moth in Sudbury, photographed by Dawn Dentzer.A Nessus sphinx moth in Sudbury, photographed by Dawn Dentzer.
Dawn Dentzer photographed this Nessus sphinx moth in Sudbury.
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Bird feeder Wildlife in Framingham

Sighting Date: 
June 14, 2013
A rose-breasted grosbeak in Framingham, photographed by Joan Chasan.A rose-breasted grosbeak in Framingham, photographed by Joan Chasan.A rose-breasted grosbeak in Framingham, photographed by Joan Chasan.An American goldfinch in Framingham, photographed by Joan Chasan.An American goldfinch in Framingham, photographed by Joan Chasan.A blue jay in Framingham, photographed by Joan Chasan.Downy woodpeckers in Framingham, photographed by Joan Chasan.A red squirrel in Framingham, photographed by Joan Chasan.
Joan Chasan photographed rose-breasted grosbeaks, an American goldfinch, blue jay, downy woodpeckers and a red squirrel in her Framingham back yard.
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Song Sparrow and Brown-headed Cowbird in Framingham

Sighting Date: 
June 12, 2013
A song sparrow feeding a brown-headed cowbird in Framingham, photographed by Todd Boli.
Todd Boli photographed this song sparrow feeding and immature brown-headed cowbird in his Saxonville yard.
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Cedar Waxwings in Stow

Sighting Date: 
June 11, 2013
Cedar waxwings in Stow, photographed by Mark Roberts.
Mark Roberts photographed these cedar waxwings in Stow.
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Birds at Westboro WMA

Sighting Date: 
June 10, 2013
A chipping sparrow at Westboro WMA, photographed by Raj Das.An eastern kingbird at Westboro WMA, photographed by Raj Das.A rose-breasted grosbeak at Westboro WMA, photographed by Raj Das.A rose-breasted grosbeak at Westboro WMA, photographed by Raj Das.A yellow warbler at Westboro WMA, photographed by Raj Das.A yellow warbler at Westboro WMA, photographed by Raj Das.A flycatcher at Westboro WMA, photographed by Raj Das.A flycatcher at Westboro WMA, photographed by Raj Das.
Raj Das photographed a chipping sparrow, eastern kingbird, rose-breasted grosbeak, yellow warbler and a flycatcher at the Westborough Wildlife Management Area.
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Common Garter Snake in Framingham

Sighting Date: 
June 10, 2013
A common garter snake in Framingham, photographed by Todd Boli.
Todd Boli photographed this common garter snake in his Saxonville yard.
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Wildlife at Great Meadows

Sighting Date: 
June 10, 2013
An American woodcock at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, photographed by Lori Allen.A great blue heron at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, photographed by Lori Allen.A great blue heron at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, photographed by Lori Allen.A long-tailed weasel at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, photographed by Lori Allen.Downy woodpeckers at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, photographed by Lori Allen.A yellow warbler at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, photographed by Lori Allen.
Lori Allen photographed an American woodcock, great blue herons, a long-tailed weasel, downy woodpeckers and a yellow warbler at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Sudbury and Concord. Lori writes about her sightings on her blog.
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Snapping Turtle and Dragonfly in Framingham

Sighting Date: 
June 9, 2013
A snapping turtle in Framingham, photographed by Gerry White.A widow skimmer in Framingham, photographed by Gerry White.A widow skimmer in Framingham, photographed by Gerry White.
Gerry White photographed a snapping turtle and a female widow skimmer in Framingham.
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Birds in Framingham

Sighting Date: 
June 9, 2013
A gray catbird in Framingham, photographed by Joan Butler.A turkey in Framingham, photographed by Joan Butler.A great blue heron in Framingham, photographed by Joan Butler.
Joan Butler photographed a gray catbird, turkey and great blue heron in Framingham.
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Great Blue Herons at SVT's Lyons-Cutler Reservation

Sighting Date: 
June 6, 2013
Great blue herons at Lyons-Cutler in Sudbury, photographed by Joan Butler.Great blue herons at Lyons-Cutler in Sudbury, photographed by Joan Butler.
Joan Butler photographed great blue herons at the nest colony at SVT's Lyons-Cutler Reservation in Sudbury.
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Nature at SVT's Lyons-Cutler Reservation

Sighting Date: 
June 6, 2013
A mushroom at SVT's Lyons-Cutler Reservation in Sudbury, photographed by Pete Skrzypczak.Raccoon tracks at SVT's Lyons-Cutler Reservation in Sudbury, photographed by Pete Skrzypczak.Great blue heron nests at SVT's Lyons-Cutler Reservation in Sudbury, photographed by Pete Skrzypczak.
Pete Skrzypczak photographed a mushroom, raccoon tracks and great blue heron nests at SVT's Lyons-Cutler Reservation in Sudbury.
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Downy Woodpeckers in Framingham

Sighting Date: 
June 6, 2013
An adult female downy woodpecker feeds its young in Framingham, photographed by Todd Boli.
Todd Boli photographed these downy woodpeckers, a female adult feeding a female juvenile bird. Todd says that the birds may be from the same brood as the young bird he photographed on the previous day.
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Birds at Great Meadows in Concord

Sighting Date: 
June 6, 2013
A warbling vireo nest at Great Meadows in Concord, photographed by Joan Chasan.A common grackle at Great Meadows in Concord, photographed by Joan Chasan.
Joan Chasan photographed a warbling vireo nest and a common grackle at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Concord.
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Birds at Westboro WMA

Sighting Date: 
June 5, 2013
An American robin at the Westboro WMA, photographed by Raj Das.A cedar waxwing at the Westboro WMA, photographed by Raj Das.An eastern bluebird at the Westboro WMA, photographed by Raj Das.An eastern bluebird at the Westboro WMA, photographed by Raj Das.A yellow warbler at the Westboro WMA, photographed by Raj Das.
Raj Das photographed an American robin, cedar waxwing, eastern bluebird and yellow warbler at Westborough Wildlife Management Area.
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Downy Woodpecker in Framingham

Sighting Date: 
June 5, 2013
An immature downy woodpecker in Framingham, photographed by Todd Boli.
Todd Boli photographed this immature downy woodpecker near his home in Saxonville. Todd notes that the parents of the recently fledged bird would return often to feed it bits of food.
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White-tailed Deer Fawn in Stow

Sighting Date: 
June 5, 2013
A white-tailed deer fawn in Stow.
Mark from Stow photographed this white-tailed deer fawn near his home.
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Nature at Great Meadows in Concord

Sighting Date: 
June 4, 2013
Canada geese at at Great Meadows in Concord, photographed by Sue Heard.Canada geese at at Great Meadows in Concord, photographed by Sue Heard.Canada geese at at Great Meadows in Concord, photographed by Sue Heard.Great Meadows in Concord, photographed by Sue Heard.Great Meadows in Concord, photographed by Sue Heard.Great Meadows in Concord, photographed by Sue Heard.A flower, likely a morning glory, at Great Meadows in Concord, photographed by Sue Heard.A red-winged blackbird at Great Meadows in Concord, photographed by Sue Heard.Wood ducks at Great Meadows in Concord, photographed by Sue Heard.
Sue Heard photographed a family of Canada geese, a red-winged blackbird, wood ducks and other views at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Concord.
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Least Bittern at SVT's Memorial Forest in Sudbury

Sighting Date: 
June 4, 2013
Laura Mattei reports hearing the call of a least bittern along Hop Brook at SVT's General Federation of Women's Clubs of Massachusetts Memorial Forest in Sudbury, during this years breeding bird survey.
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Backyard Birds in Stow

Sighting Date: 
June 4, 2013
An eastern bluebird in Stow.A northern mockingbird in Stow.A turkey in Stow.
Steve from Stow photographed an eastern bluebird, northern mockingbird and turkey in his back yard.
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