by Dave Small | May 29, 1999 | Field Trip Reports
A glorious day treated the 20 butterfly enthusiasts gathered for a comparison of the butterfly communities of swamps and meadows in Petersham. The Butterfly Institute is sponsored by the Athol Bird and Nature Club and the Massachusetts Butterfly club. A Mourning Cloak...
by Dave Small | May 16, 1999 | Field Trip Reports
The Petersham Butterfly Institute had a spirited trip Sunday into Royalston with 16 participants lead by Carl Kamp assisted by Dolores Price and Dave Small. The group had great looks at several species including American Copper, Spring Azure, Clouded Sulfur,...
by Dave Small | May 8, 1999 | Bird Trip Reports, Field Trip Reports
Saturday, May 8, 1999 Local Spring Birding (photo left to right James Mallett, Mike Polana, Dave Caldwell) Members of the Athol Bird and Nature Club scoured the local area for signs of spring migrant birds. The group led by Dave Caldwell, James Mallet, and Mike Polana...
by Dave Small | May 5, 1999 | Bird Trip Reports, Field Trip Reports
Members of the Athol Bird and Nature Club enjoyed a picture perfect spring day touring the Quabbin May 5, 199, in search of spring birds and enjoying the natural history of the area. . Meeting at the MDC field office members observed wild turkey, chipping sparrow,...
by Dave Small | Mar 14, 1999 | Bird Trip Reports, Field Trip Reports
South Shore Swing Leader, Steven Arena Sunday, March 14 A field trip today co-sponsored by Athol Bird and Nature Club and the South Shore Bird Club yielded a wonderful variety of late winter, early spring migrants. The Day started at Scusset Beach State Reservation...
