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Chickadees take one seed at a time, while other birds stay at the feeder. Are they polite eaters? Thom Smith answers readers questions about the feeding habits of birds and

In the latest NatureWatch column, Thom Smith answers a readers questions about mourning doves.

Columnist Ruth Bass keeps track of the birds she sees in her travels and in Berkshire County.

This weeks NatureWatch wisdom reveals that flying squirrels — both northern and southern varieties — are common in the Berkshires. And, that despite their difference in color, all juncos are

A NatureWatch reader asks: Is it true that red-winged blackbirds are the most reliable sign of spring, even more so than robins? Thom Smith hits his go-to reference books to

With temperatures dipping below zero, NatureWatch readers are surprised by the number of backyard birds showing up at feeders, including bluebirds. Thom Smith comments on those birds, as well as

Is it time for another black squirrel count? Thom Smith thinks so.

The three annual Berkshire County bird counts find 70-plus species in the area.

Wondering why youre seeing certain species of birds stay longer than normal? Thom Smith tackles the topic on birds lingering longer in the Berkshires.

One of the most wondered yet rarely asked questions at this time of the year is how do animals that don’t migrate to warmer climates manage to survive?