Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Live Scenic Pond Cam

This peaceful camera from Boston and Maine Live looks out over a scenic pond framed by trees in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, a town in Worcester County just east of the city of Worcester.

Shrewsbury was incorporated in 1727 and grew from a farming community into a busy suburb. Its western edge is defined by Lake Quinsigamond, a long, narrow lake popular for rowing; it hosts major collegiate regattas, and its shores are lined with parks and homes. Smaller ponds and wooded areas dot the town, offering quiet places for walks and wildlife watching.

This view is all about nature and the seasons. In spring, the trees leaf out in fresh greens and the pond comes alive with ducks, geese and birdsong. Summer brings lush foliage and warm, hazy days. Fall is the star of the show, when New England's famous foliage turns the trees shades of red, orange and gold, usually peaking in October. In winter, the pond can freeze and snow blankets the landscape.

It is a calming stream to leave running in the background, especially at sunrise and sunset.

The camera is provided by Boston and Maine Live.