We have seen irruptive species — residents of the northern woodlands that irrupt (migrate) southward when their foods are scarce.

Whether you are looking out your window or taking part in an outdoor activity, you never know when the unexpected shows up.

Fast-flying falcons are frequently found in these parts at this time of the year.

On Nov. 21, Tom and Jen Hawkins were driving along and noticed a small animal standing on the white line at the edge of the road.

The “damndemic” as I call the Covid-19 pandemic has created an incredible uptick in bird watching.

The southward migration has been raging since late June, and it will continue into the early weeks of next year.

Evening grosbeaks are yet another irruptive species that is vacating its northern habitats due to a lack of its favored foods.

The season for southbound migrants continues, perhaps accelerated due to the recent winter-like weather at the end of October.

Here they come! The Vineyard is well known for hosting a lot of waterfowl (ducks, geese and swans) from October to April.

Red-breasted nuthatches and pine siskins are two irruptive species.