Rick Cuzner

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Humpback whales put on a show off the North Shore 
19 Aug

Humpback whales put on a show off the North Shore 

Rick CuznerAnimals, Local News
These are photos of humpback whales I’ve seen on a few different trips. At one point, I had around a dozen moving along the coast just off Gloucester in the schools of pogies (a type of fish).  COURTESY PHOTOS / RICK CUZNER Over the past month, I have seen several as close as Halfway Rock. They are quite a sight to see. Humpback whales are common off the coast of Massachusetts from spring through fall. They gather to feed in rich local waters, typically arriving…
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CUZNER IN NATURE: Seal-ebrity sightings off Marblehead 
05 Aug

CUZNER IN NATURE: Seal-ebrity sightings off Marblehead 

Rick CuznerAnimals, Columns, Cuzner in Nature, Local News
These are photos of grey seals snapped off the coast of Marblehead at the Great Pig Rocks in July. I am always amazed by the number of seals out there. Low tide seems to be the best time to spot them, when plenty of rocks are exposed for the seals to lay on and sun themselves. Grey seals are one of the largest marine mammals in New England. Adult males can reach 7 -8 feet long and weigh 600-800 pounds, while females are typically about…
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CUZNER IN NATURE: They grow up so fast…
23 Jun

CUZNER IN NATURE: They grow up so fast…

Rick CuznerColumns, Cuzner in Nature, Top Stories
This spring, I was fortunate enough to spot several baby screech owls (owlets) on the exact day they left their nest. Having followed them for several months after they hatched, I was incredibly eager to catch them "branching." Once these owlets fledge, however, they don't linger long — often vanishing into the upper canopy within a day or two. Now that the trees are in full leaf, finding them after those first couple of days is nearly impossible.    COURTESY PHOTOS / RICK CUZNER The…
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CUZNER IN NATURE: Love is in the air
13 Apr

CUZNER IN NATURE: Love is in the air

Rick CuznerAnimals, Columns, Cuzner in Nature, Local News
Spring is a great time to explore local wildlife. Lots of exciting things are happening. The trees and flowers start to bloom, ospreys return, as do migrating birds like warblers and hummingbirds.  Perhaps the most exciting from a photographer’s standpoint is the birth of new wildlife. Finding a den or nest usually yields some great photos. This is an older photo of a screech owl nesting cavity that has been the home of many sets of owlets over the years. Here, the two adults peer…
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