Scouting and tracking willets is considered important seasonal work among Vineyard biologists. The study of the migratory shorebirds may also provide important information about climate change.

Originally found in the northern climes of eastern Canada, the great cormorant’s distribution has changed.

Rob Bierregaard was introduced to the Vineyard’s osprey population by Gus Ben David and has been studying the Vineyard’s ospreys since the 1960s.

There are a lot of eagles, hawks, falcons and owls around the Island. These large birds are always fun to see and many people continue to report them.

There have been three very interesting sightings this past week. One is of snowy owls that were seen and photographed in two locations.

The thought of alerting bird watchers to make sure their bird baths are full on Oct. 31 never crossed my mind. However, I find that with this drought, the birds in my yard and the woods and fields that surround my home are looking hard for sources of water.