The Manuel F. Correllus State Forest on Martha’s Vineyard remains one of the six strongholds in Massachusetts for the whippoorwill.
On July 19, Red Beach was a perfect seven for seven.
Nobody claims shorebirds are easy to identify.
Both birds were observed in their yards, which is a good reminder to keep an eye on the birds near your house.
Do you remember when snowy owls were rare winter visitors?
At least one brown pelican was spotted on May 28. Maybe more than one is present.
On May 20, I visited the Pumping Station and migratory birds were plentiful.
Cape Pogue Wildlife Refuge and other barrier beaches will be closed to over-sand vehicles starting next week.
We found 114 species during the annual Felix Neck Bird-a-thon, which was held over a 24-hour period.
From late April to mid-May we expect brightly colored songbirds to predominate the sightings.