Bird News
It is July, and black terns are on the move.
Shorebirds are migrating to the Vineyard just like many people.
The bird of the week is some sort of strange bunting common in Edgartown over the July Fourth weekend.
Virginia rails are secretive birds of the marshes. They are heard more than they are seen.
Fledglings are abundant now, and will be for the next month. They may or may not be with their parents.
Birds are territorial during the breeding season and do not move around much.
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Birds Common to Martha's Vineyard
Keep your eyes glued to the sky for a glimpse of these species common to our shores.