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Preserving the past and present at Coles Brook
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (348+ words) Carolina spring beauties " or "cuties," as Eagle columnist Susan Phillips calls them " colorfully dot the headwaters trail of the'Coles Brook Preserve in Washington. Coles Brook is seen from the Headwaters Trail of the Coles Brook Preserve in Washington. The 1, 500-acre…...
Small but hardy, chipping sparrows thrive across North America
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (823+ words) The chipping sparrow is a small, adaptable songbird known for its rusty cap, clean gray breast and trilling song. The tiny hipping sparrow is identified by its "clean" white breast and the rusty cap of feathers on its head. Also…...
At soon to be removed Broad Brook dam, celebrate for fishes' sake
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (386+ words) Although the Broad Brook dam am has begun to collapse, removing it will still take much work. Land and water protection might be the most we can do these days to preserve species diversity and hang onto a healthy environment…...
Photos: 'Flock' by Robin Crofut-Brittingham at Berkshire Botanical Garden
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (213+ words) "Flock," an exhibition of watercolor paintings by Robin Crofut-Brittingham, including illustrations from "The Illuminated Book of Birds" and fantastical landscapes from her fine art practice, is on view at the Berkshire Botanical Garden through Nov. 30. Robin Crofut-Brittingham has an exhibit…...
Pine warbler discovery shows the value of watching the ordinary
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (565+ words) When Earth was in its infancy, 4. 5 billion years ago, things were quite different for our planet. Earth was quite a bit smaller than it currently is, and it was not alone. A second, smaller planet. .. High in the bare branches…...
Spring bird migration begins as feeders fill with first wave of northbound travelers
1+ week, 4+ day ago (417+ words) Sparrows, similar to those seen here, are arriving in the Berkshires." Aah! April " the beginning of the onslaught of the annual bird migration north from their warm and lush wintering areas to their soon-to-be-warm-and-lush breeding grounds here and farther north....
At Berkshire Botanical Garden, "Flock" explores the beauty and mystery of birds
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (339+ words) Artist and author Robin Crofut-Brittingham has an exhibit of her watercolors, "Flock," on view in the Leonhardt Galleries at the Berkshire Botanical Garden through Nov. 30. Paintings from Robin Crofut-Brittingham's newly released "The Illuminated Book of Birds" are included in the…...
Eastern Phoebe |
2+ week, 2+ day ago (131+ words) Eastern Phoebe'The Berkshire Eagle The eastern phoebe uses a hunting technique called "hawking." The bird sits on an exposed branch and then sallies forth to capture insects that fly by. - Cheshire nearly triples rent for Youth Center amid Berkshire child…...
white chicken stepping on grass at farm
2+ week, 3+ day ago (119+ words) The Berkshire Eagle A hen poses in the sunshine at Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield. - Former Adams police chief indicted on fraud, other charges in alleged billing scheme - New coffee and cocktail spot Aura to open on North Street this…...
The Berkshire Eagle Events - Making Way for Wildlife
3+ week, 3+ day ago (120+ words) A tribute to those we have lost, December 2025 - February 2026 Guidance and resources to help you take big steps and manage big changes, across every stage of life Look into the future of education in the Berkshires. A comprehensive guide to…...