Transient Time

There are a lot of transient species passing through on their way north, while others are arriving to stay for the summer.

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Golden Crowned Sparrow

A golden-crowned sparrow was seen for only the second time on the Island.

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Hummingbird Happiness

One of the most eagerly anticipated arrivals is that of the smallest bird that lives here.

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Nesting Birds

There are behavioral observations that can help us confirm breeding status; my favorite ones are observing a bird carrying vegetation or carrying food.

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Pileated Woodpecker

A pileated woodpecker was spotted and photographed in Vineyard Haven on April 9.

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Migrant Robins

The arrival of migrant robins is considered by many to be a harbinger of spring.

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Migratory Movements

The intensity and volume of migrating birds is increasing, which will continue to do so as the season progresses.

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Detecting Departures

The northward migration now well underway is more than species arriving from the south.

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Drumbeat of Nature

Birds singing in the morning are described as the dawn chorus because their singing is louder and more frequent in the early morning.

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March Madness

You thought that March Madness was a college basketball tournament?

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