Learn more about the tree species that dominate the Mahoosuc range

By the time monarchs arrive, the milkweed blossoms are wilted and their leaves are already starting to degenerate By Linda Ray On my little piece of paradise there are two large sections of the yard dedicated to common milkweed ( Asplepias syriaca ) which has been proliferating for years. Common milkweed and swamp milkweed ( Asplepias incarnata ) have been shown to be preferred by monarchs as host plants. These two types of milkweeds average the highest number of eggs (among species of...

Now migration is at its peak. BirdCast estimated over 12 million birds passed over Oxford County this past week, including more than 5 million in a single night.