Bird news

Migrational Shift

As October switches to November, migration shifts to favor waterfowl.

Arrivals Continue

Species are continuing to arrive.

Opposite Ends

This could be a column just about the interesting birds seen in Aquinnah this week.

Quiet Movements

This week is fairly quiet compared to the multiple unusual sightings from last week.

Autumnal Strays

Autumn is the season for finding species that stray outside of their normal ranges.

Finally Underway

It's about time the southbound migrant songbirds showed up!

Songbird Passage

I associate the arrival of a northern waterthrush with the start of the southward songbird migration.

Documenting Patterns

An estimated 2,800 birds were migrating over the Vineyard on the night of August 14, with a peak of 800 birds flying at dawn on August 15.

Avian Abundance

Mourning doves are seldom mentioned in this column because they are common.

Migration Miracles

In late July adult shorebirds that nested successfully arrive, having left their fledglings alone on the Arctic tundra.

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