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Photos: Sometimes it’s lovely

February 9, 2011 04:24:05 PM
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The snow has caused us plenty of grief this winter, but yesterday morning I was reminded of just how beautiful it can be.

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Photos: At least the coyotes like all this snow

January 31, 2011 05:54:49 PM

Several residents — myself included — had the thrill of spying a pair of coyotes frolicking on the ice off White Bagley Road on Sunday morning.

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Photos: Busy birdfeeders

January 21, 2011 03:17:15 PM

My birdfeeders have been hubs of activity this past week. At one point today I counted eight blue jays all vying for a spot. Much squabbling ensued.

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A changing habitat at the Beals Preserve (with photos)

January 11, 2011 04:28:15 PM
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Some call it The Brontasaurus. And with good reason. The machine helping to clear woodlands at the Beals Preserve can chew a tree down to the ground in a matter of about 60 seconds, leaving only a pile of woodchips.

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A look back: The year in photos

January 3, 2011 03:11:06 PM

One of my favorite things about this blog is the opportunity to share photos of the events and happenings around town — whether they’re ones I’ve taken myself or (better yet!) ones you’ve sent in. Here’s a look back at some of the big stories of 2010 as told through pictures.

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Photo quiz: Name that flower

November 19, 2010 04:54:53 PM
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There’s not an awful lot that’s in bloom around town these days, but My Southborough reader George found something that is, and he sent in a lovely photo.

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PHOTO: Fox in a tight spot

September 2, 2010 04:49:05 PM

My Southborough reader Pat Quill was walking her dog this morning when she came across a most unusual sight.

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Further afield: Hot air balloons in Hudson

August 19, 2010 02:25:44 PM

Southborough photographer Chris Wraight went to the annual hot air balloon festival in Hudson last weekend and sent in these beautiful shots.

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PHOTOS: Heron party at the reservoir

August 13, 2010 03:06:53 PM

When I stopped by the reservoir off Middle Road earlier this week to take photos of the algae bloom, I got lucky. As I pulled up I saw four great blue herons hanging out by the water. I’ve seen one or maybe two herons from time to time at the reservoir, but never have I seen four at once.

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Why the reservoir is green (with photos)

August 11, 2010 01:57:44 PM
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The reservoir is blooming, but I’m not talking about the purple loosestrife lining its shores (read more about that here), I’m talking about algae.

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PHOTOS: Southboro wins the state championship

August 3, 2010 04:56:13 PM

A My Southborough reader sent in a bunch of photos from the Little League championship game on Sunday.

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Photos: Raindrops on rhodies

May 20, 2010 04:40:48 PM

Yesterday was an excellent day for taking photos of raindrops, so that’s just what I did.

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In my backyard: Spring colors

April 7, 2010 04:20:31 PM

I went away for the Easter weekend, and when I returned found my yard had absolutely exploded in yellow.

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Photos: Blue and Buff find a home

April 5, 2010 04:21:36 PM

Meadow Lane resident Cindy Hill sent in a couple photos of what she hopes are her new tenants. Cindy said that less than a week after they put up two new bluebird houses and a bluebird feeder in their back yard, a pair of bluebirds arrived to check out the accommodations.

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