Bird News

Transition Time

The northward migration is over for all practical purposes and now all birds in the northern hemisphere are nesting and raising their next generation.

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Out of the Nest

Susan B. Whiting

An entertaining e-mail from Bob St. Germain reminded me that it is that time of year again. I must give my annual lecture on the importance of...

2:15 pm, June 7, 2012
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Kettle Spotting

Susan B. Whiting

Bert Fischer had a spectacular avian experience on May 29. He was returning on his tractor from doing work in the field when he spotted a kettle of...

1:30 pm, May 31, 2012
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Plover Odd Couple

Susan B. Whiting

A rare Wilson’s plover arrived on-Island May 18. It was discovered by Liz Baldwin and Luanne Johnson, the team from Biodiversity Works that is...

12:15 pm, May 24, 2012
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Bird-a-thon Bliss

Susan B. Whiting

The Felix Neck Bird-a-thon was a success! There were four teams; Suzan Bellincampi and the Felix Neck staff, Al Sgroi and crew, Lanny McDowell and...

1:30 pm, May 17, 2012
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Birds for Funds

Susan B. Whiting

‘Tis spring migration and time for the annual Bird-a-thon. What is a Bird-a-thon? It is a fundraiser for Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary that is fun...

1:00 pm, May 10, 2012
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Feathered Summer Friends

Susan B. Whiting

One would think the birds that return from their winter haunts in the south are mimicking our summer residents. One group of bird species arrives and...