These recent sightings are compiled by Sue McGrath of the Newburyport Birders. Report your sightings to Newburyport Birders at: [email protected] or 978-204-2976.

Here's an observers' guide to the newly discovered Comet 2025 F2 (SWAN), which is visible in northern skies right now.

The swirling, paint-like clouds in the darkness of space in this stunning image seem surreal, like a portal to another world ...