Transition Time

Birds that are migrating northward are still pouring through, especially warblers, flycatchers and shorebirds.

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Migratory Volume

About 321,500 birds migrated over Martha’s Vineyard on the night of May 21-22.

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First Landings

We have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of the first ruby-throated hummingbirds.

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Share the Beach

There are signs on beaches where piping plovers, American oystercatchers and several species of terns usually nest.

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Nesting

The first tree swallows have returned.

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Spring Overshoots

If you think that our blue jays, cardinals, goldfinches and other feeder birds are colorful enough, help may be on the way.

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Northward Push

Once again, the west arm of the Lagoon Pond comes through.

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Bird Song

Singing birds can now be heard on most mornings: chickadees, titmice, Carolina wrens, cardinals and robins have been singing for most of February.

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Hummingbird Happiness

By the end of September, most of our ruby-throated hummingbirds will have left.

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Islanders Urged to Remove Feeders, Birdbaths

State wildlife officials and the Mass Audubon bird conservation group are advising residents to bring in their bird feeders and birdbaths until more is known about a mysterious avian ailment.

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