With the breeding season now at full tilt for most species, it seems appropriate to highlight the North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) and the efforts of our local surveyor, Matt Pelikan.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words — but for Nancy Nordin, one photo turned into a once-in-a-thousand bird sighting.

Last week, I sat at my desk lamenting the fact that I hadn’t had the chance to get much birding in the past week between work and poor weather.

With the intensity of summer behind us, fall is a time when most Islanders take a breath and enjoy a slower paced lifestyle.

The Island is now reaching the peak of southbound shorebird migration.

May is arguably the most exciting time to be a Martha's Vineyard birder.