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Bird Watch: Sightings in Essex County and beyond

January 16, 2026January 18, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

These recent sightings are compiled by Sue McGrath of Newburyport Birders. Report your sightings to Newburyport Birders at newburyportbirders@comcast.net or 978-204-2976. Bell Avenue/Gilman Park, Exeter, N.H.: Northern Pintail,…

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This Songbird’s Beak Did a Full ‘Pinocchio’ During and After Covid

January 1, 2026January 2, 2026 · Gadgets

The pandemic had a noticeable impact on the environment, though not always on the same scale. While the rare absence of humans reduced some pollution to nature, that…

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Words on Birds: Gannets, loons and ducks on the move

November 14, 2025November 16, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Large numbers of the water birds are migrating over the ocean this time of year and each time we look is different. Salisbury Beach State Reservation and Plum…

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Words on Birds: Autumn on Plum Island can be magical

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Autumn is a special time on Plum Island, especially on those crisp, sunny fall mornings. Such mornings remind me of a tale told by the late Doug Chickering…

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Bird Watch: Sightings from Greater Newburyport and beyond

September 5, 2025September 12, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

These recent sightings are compiled by Sue McGrath of Newburyport Birders. Report your sightings to Newburyport Birders at newburyportbirders@comcast.net or 978-204-2976. Great Neck, Ipswich: Eurasian Wigeon, Mute Swan,…

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Meet Plum

Meet Plum

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

NEWBURYPORT — After keeping a low profile since the Recreation and Youth Services Department named its new mascot in March, Plum the Piping Plover made her grand entrance…

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Birds of prey draw big crowd at Salisbury library

Birds of prey draw big crowd at Salisbury library

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALISBURY — Various birds of prey took over the meeting room at Salisbury Public Library on Tuesday as the raptors left children and their families in awe. “If…

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St. John’s Prep jazz band plays national competition

St. John’s Prep jazz band plays national competition

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

DANVERS — The St. John’s Prep Jazz Eagles flew to Philadelphia last weekend for a special performance at the National High School Jazz Competition. The jazz quintet competed…

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Parenting 101: Exploring Espace Pour La Vie, the best family destination

Parenting 101: Exploring Espace Pour La Vie, the best family destination

July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 · Family & Parenting

I’m always shocked when I mention going to the Biodome, Insectarium, Planetarium, and Botanical Gardens, and someone says, “What’s Espace Pour La Vie?” Every family, whether they have…

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