Tom was a wonderful naturalist, well versed in birds, butterflies and plants. He loved nothing better than a walk outdoors or time in the greenhouse. He loved to tell you of the latest bear or bobcat visit to his yard.
He was a long-time member of the Hampshire Bird Club. He lead field trips and participated in many Christmas Bird Counts, hawk watches, and nighthawk counts over the years.
He was a leading force in the Massachusetts Butterfly Club, organizing and leading trips, and overseeing printing of field cards and producing of tee shirts and hats. He participated in 4th of July Butterfly Counts each year.
For many years, his garden plots were the center of butterfly activity in the Northampton Community Garden, where his verbena's purple stand was a beacon for butterflies.
More than this, Tom loved to share his knowledge, to meet and greet his friends in the field.
Those of us who knew him will miss him terribly. Godspeed, good friend!
