From the Jan. 4, 1974 edition of the Vineyard Gazette by George Moffett:

The 58th annual Martha’s Vineyard Christmas Bird Count was held on Friday, Dec. 29.

One immature bald eagle, five snowy owls, 22 great blue herons and a thick-billed murre. This was just part of the tally for the annual Christmas Bird Count.

Calling all young birders it is time for the Junior Christmas Bird Count.

The annual Christmas Bird Count was held on Dec. 30. Thirteen teams and feeder watchers tallied 18,679 birds of 119 species

The 57th annual Christmas Bird Count was held on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016.

A hardy band of birders braved chilly temperatures and gusty winds for the Vineyard’s 57th annual Christmas Bird Count.

The bird of the week is Lanny McDowell’s sighting of what appears to be a northern goshawk — a species seldom observed here.

Is it possible to count all the birds on the Island? On Friday, Dec. 30. about 60 people will try to do just that.

The 56th annual Martha’s Vineyard Christmas Bird Count was held on Saturday, Jan. 2.