Heather's Place, Granby, MA

We had a great turnout of six people for our recent bird walk at Heather's Place (Ruel Farm) in Granby, MA. Heather shared a fascinating history of the farm, including their past, present, and future projects.

The farm offers a wonderful variety of habitats. In the grasslands, we saw Kestrel and Swallow boxes, and at the small beaver pond, we observed Kingbirds and Pewee flycatchers. We also walked a mile-long loop through a wooded area filled with Oak and Pine trees.

We spotted a total of 36 species during our two-hour walk, including several woodland birds such as Ovenbirds, Wood Thrushes, Veeries, and Scarlet Tanagers. A highlight of the trip was seeing the "Bear Tree," a giant Sycamore with a large hole in the trunk where a female Black Bear hibernates each year.

It was a successful outing and a wonderful day for birding. There is definite potential during migration for a variety of warblers. Click below to view species list.