Tag Archives: Moosehorn Road Pond

12.25.2022 Sunday Sundews

Posted on December 25, 2022 by Steve Gingold

From July first, which is the same day as the pink water-lily, there are several “islands” in Moosehorn Pond that are covered with sundews. I think these are round-leaved-Drosera rotundifolia but some seem a bit elongated which could mean there … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Drosera intermedia, Drosera rotundifolia, flora, intimate landscape, Massachusetts, Moosehorn Road Pond, native flowers, native plant, New Salem, Round-leaved Sundew, western massachusetts, wetland plants, Wildflowers | 28 Comments

12.24.2022 Happy Holidays

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Steve Gingold

Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Happy Kwanzaa, and a Happy Holiday season to all for whichever holiday you are celebrating. Best wishes for a great 2023.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged flora, intimate landscape, Massachusetts, Moosehorn Road Pond, native flowers, native plant, native wildflower, New England, New Salem, North Quabbin, Nymphaea odorata, pink water-lily, western massachusetts, white water-lily, Wildflowers | 42 Comments

09.23.2022 Frog Friday-maybe the last?

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Steve Gingold

We are starting to get a few nights in the 30’s although not a frost in the immediate future. But that might be chilly enough to trigger hibernation. This past Monday I visited one of the more reliable locations for … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Behavior, Fauna, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged American Bullfrog, female bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus, Moosehorn Road Pond, New England, New Salem, North Quabbin, western massachusetts | 20 Comments

08.26.2022 Sweet Feet Frog Friday

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Steve Gingold

It is probably just me but those feet are so cute.

Posted in Animal Behavior, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged American Bullfrog, amphibian, Lithobates catesbeianus, Massachusetts, Moosehorn Road Pond, New England, New Salem, western massachusetts | 17 Comments

08.04.2022 Turtle Thursday

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Steve Gingold

Eastern Painted Turtle-Chrysemys picta, female. Females have shorter front nails. A male’s are noticeably longer. While shooting at Moosehorn Pond this past Sunday, I had hoped to photograph a turtle. No luck and it was getting late so I packed … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Behavior, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Chrysemys picta, eastern painted turtle, Massachusetts, Moosehorn Road Pond, New England, New Salem, western massachusetts | 13 Comments

07.19.2022 On Dasher

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Steve Gingold

Another fun find at Moosehorn Pond. I was able to get out on Monday after holing up for a while and in addition to a lot more Autumn Meadowhawks at Gauco Pond, came across this handsome guy. Blue Dasher-Pachydiplax longipennis. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Blue Dasher, Moosehorn Road Pond, Pachydiplax longipennis | 18 Comments

06.17.2022 Frog Friday- a new favorite?

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Steve Gingold

It’s hard to pick just one favorite and of course the most recent stands out in your mind. But the lighting and pose along with the floating leaf all make this at least among my favorites. Another shot from this … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Behavior, Fauna, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged American Bullfrog, amphibian, bullfrog, frog on a log, Lithobates catesbeianus, Massachusetts, Moosehorn Road Pond, New England, New Salem, North Quabbin, Rana catesbeiana, western massachusetts | 21 Comments

03.27.2022 Silent Sunday….Brrrrrrr

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Steve Gingold

Posted in Animal Behavior, Fauna, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Branta canadensis, Canada Goose, Massachusetts, Moosehorn Road Pond, New Salem, North Quabbin, western massachusetts | 23 Comments

02.25.2022 Frog Friday

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Steve Gingold

There’s snow on the way here and more single nighttime digits forecast. Seems an apt time to gaze upon some green goodness. Meteorological Spring is just 5 days away. 🙂

Posted in Animal Behavior, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged American Bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus, Massachusetts, Moosehorn Road Pond, New England, New Salem, North Quabbin, western massachusetts | 29 Comments

09.10.2021 Frog Friday

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Steve Gingold

I found this guy hanging around in Moosehorn Pond a while back. Although I don’t think he was actually gripping the twig it does appear that way and a bit menacing as well. 🙂 I’ll be taking a blogging break … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged American Bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus, Massachusetts, Moosehorn Road Pond, New England, New Salem, North Quabbin, Rana catesbeiana, western massachusetts | 16 Comments