The first week(ish) of July

Green Heron, Lake Wallace, Belchertown, MA, Jul 8, 2026

Green Heron, Lake Wallace, Belchertown, MA, Jul 8, 2026

Eastern Kingbird, Skinner SP, South Hadley, MA, Jul 8, 2026

Luna Moth, Home, Belchertown, MA, Jul 8, 2026

American Woodcock, Quabbin Park, MA, Jul 7, 2026

Black throated Blue Warbler, Quabbin Gate 12, Pelham, MA, Jul 5, 2026

Wood Duck with ducklings, Lake Wallace, Belchertown, MA, Jul 5, 2026

Eastern Bluebird nest nearly complete, Home, Belchertown, MA, Jul 4, 2026

The first week(ish) of July is come to an end and I have been out as much as I could be to add species to my July list in Hampshire County before I head out west for a couple weeks.  I have managed to put myself at a record setting pace for the month with 129 species so far which is several species ahead of a typical July here.  Lots of breeding activity continues with loads of fledglings around.