Bird News

Exciting Discovery

It’s about time. I got an email from Wayne Smith with an attached photograph of a hawk at the nest containing three chicks. Finally, with that photo, the red-shouldered hawk becomes the newest species known to nest on the Island.

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Snow Buntings Coming Soon

Robert A. Culbert

One of my favorite sights of the fall is about to occur. I have not yet heard reports of snow buntings, but they will be here soon. These buffy...

4:20 pm, October 23, 2008
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Cold Weather, More Food

Susan B. Whiting

Everywhere I go, the post office, the grocery stores, exercise center I am asked the same question. When should I start feeding the birds? There is...

3:09 pm, October 16, 2008
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Peregrine Falcon

Susan B. Whiting

Hooked-shaped wanderer is the exact translation of the Latin name for falco peregrinus, the peregrine falcon. The hook shape refers to the falcon’s...

3:40 pm, October 9, 2008
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Shearwater Deaths: Solved

Susan B. Whiting

Last summer numerous greater shearwaters washed up on the South side of the Vineyard. A few of these birds were sent to Tufts Veterinary School for a...