* All images captured by local wildlife photographer, Stephen Barten. Most owls are nocturnal creatures. They sleep by day and are active
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Images by Citizens for Conservation volunteer & wildlife photographer, Steve Barten. I heard a Red-winged Blackbird for the first time this year
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One of the unexpected pleasures of the COVID year has been the opportunity to pay more attention to the birds around our
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Often on restoration workdays with Citizens for Conservation, participants share sightings of mammals, insects, reptiles, birds, plants they have seen recently. We
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* Featured photo by Barrington wildlife photographer, Stephen Barten When you are trying to get a handle on bird identifications, it’s useful
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When the World Trade Center towers were struck on Sept. 11, 2001, I was in New York’s Central Park birding with a
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Many people know that honeybees are in trouble but do you know why? Would you like to find out? Would you like
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Learn how to make a living fresh wreath to celebrate the arrival of spring! This crafty class hosted by Smart Farm of
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It’s snipe season! Yes, for those still thinking that “hunting for snipe” means looking for an imaginary bird, you can be assured
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It’s that time of year again! Area naturalist, Wendy Paulson is getting ready to host a new season of Spring Bird Walks
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Ducks are very much tied to the seasons in Barrington. Mallards can be found locally all year long. Other ducks nest in
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I honestly cannot remember the first time I saw a Cooper’s hawk – or, rather, knew that I saw a Cooper’s hawk.
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On these waning summer evenings, one sweet birdsong often pierces the quiet that’s settling in. It belongs to the eastern wood pewee
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Get to know The Birds of Barrington with area naturalist, Wendy Paulson. Learn about our local bird population while enjoying the fall
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Summer evening diners at one of the downtown Barrington restaurants with outdoor patios may note twitters in the sky above – not
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