Carolina wren

It is winter time and, no surprise, the weather is cold. This is not the time of year to expect to hear birds singing. But I have been hearing...

Common eiders used to be plentiful in Vineyard waters.

We all have bird feeders to provide nutritious food for our feathered friends. Likely the feeders are fairly close to our houses, so the birds can be...

Black and white warbler photo by Lanny LcDowell

The 61st annual Christmas Bird Count was held on Jan. 2, but the initial compilation of the data was started the next day when we all gathered via...

Great egret in flight, bird photo by Lanny McDowell

Some local species may seem ho-hum to us, but visitors from abroad will rave about them.

We have seen irruptive species — residents of the northern woodlands that irrupt (migrate) southward when their foods are scarce.

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