by Luanne | Jul 18, 2012 | Birds
We recently finished the last round of Saltmarsh bird surveys at 14 randomly selected marshes on Martha’s Vineyard and Chappaquiddick. We conducted 3 surveys during the breeding season at each site in 2011 and 2012 to contribute data to an Atlantic Coast... 
by Luanne | May 31, 2012 | Beach-nesting birds
We have been working long hours since early April, but all of the hard work is well worth it when the first chicks begin to hatch. American Oystercatchers began hatching chicks in Mid-May, and our first Piping plover chicks hatched this week. Least terns are... 
by Luanne | Apr 12, 2012 | Beach-nesting birds, Volunteers and Interns
This past saturday, we had our first volunteer work day. Liz and I met 13 amazing volunteers at our storage area to tackle organizing and preparing beach-nesting bird signs and fencing for the weeks ahead. This happy group worked for 2.5 hours in the sunshine and put... 
by Luanne | Mar 7, 2012 | Beach-nesting birds
This morning, a local birder reported the first American Oystercatcher in Lagoon Pond. This is our earliest record of an oystercatcher returning to a breeding territory on the island. Will the Piping plovers also arrive early after our mild winter? Keep you eyes on...