Winter or Spring?

Signs of both can be seen at Broadmoor.

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Skim ice and snow still line the edges of the wetland

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A wild turkey joined the foot traffic crossing the main bridge.

At Waseeka Wildlife Sanctuary in Hopkinton,  An Osprey pair has returned.  This bird brought fresh branches to make repairs to the nest.

4042R Osprey nest

Pileated Woodpeckers are at work excavating a nest cavity.  Both male and female use their chisel-like beaks to send woodchips flying.

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Thanks to Cheryl Rose for her careful observation.  She photographed this bird in flight with its mate at the nest hole.

4057_2R Pileateds in flight

 

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