The Pine Grosbeak
The Pine Grosbeak is usually a bird of the northern boreal spruce and fir forests, but in winter when food up north is deficient these birds will sometimes come southward. Not used to people, they can be unusually tame, allowing … Continue reading
Wildlife Action Plan: Amphibian Reintroduction update (2015)
With winter approaching, it’s time to note the highlights of this year’s cemetery reintroduction project for American Toads, Spring Peepers, and Gray Treefrogs.
Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) and Photogrammetry at Mount Auburn
One of the most thrilling moments for anyone working with historic monuments is the moment of discovery. The moment when a partially illegible inscription can be deciphered, a maker’s signature found, or a forgotten detail rediscovered. At Mount Auburn, thousands … Continue reading
Eternally Green: The Autumn Apiary
As the shadows of autumn have grown longer, the honeybees have gathered their last drops of nectar from the goldenrods and asters and are preparing for a long winter. The days are getting shorter and the cool weather is now upon us. … Continue reading