Stow, Massachusetts

Some lovely things that live in Stow.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

The Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris), is a small hummingbird. It is the only species of hummingbird that regularly nests east of the Mississippi River in North America.

Chimney Swift

The Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) is a small swift.

Common Nighthawk

The Common Nighthawk, Chordeiles minor, is a nightjar.

Whip-poor-will

The Eastern Whip-poor-will, (Antrostomus vociferus), is a medium-sized (22–27 cm) nightjar bird from North and Central America. The whip-poor-will is commonly heard within its range, but less often seen because of its superior camouflage. It is named onomatopoeically after its song.

Edited by Marie Studer, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)