SNOWY EGRETS
Craig Gibson2016-02-25T22:06:18+00:00The snowy egret is well known for its spectacular mating displays, frantic foraging behaviors and beautiful all-white plumage. During the breeding sea [...]
25
Jul 2014
2
May 2014
OSPREY
Craig Gibson2019-04-02T15:41:05+00:00The Ospreys are back in Falmouth in full force. Ospreys arrive in Falmouth from late March to early April. The nest sites are always located near sh [...]
4
Apr 2014
RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD
Craig Gibson2019-04-02T15:41:05+00:00The Red-winged Blackbirds are among the first of the spring birds to arrive on the Cape. They typically are seen towards the end of February. They h [...]
1
Nov 2013
SALTMARSH SHARP-TAILED SPARROW
Craig Gibson2019-04-02T15:41:06+00:00The Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow is a common breeding resident in Falmouth saltmarshes. They usually arrive near the end of May. Nesting begins rig [...]
11
Oct 2013
GREAT EGRET
Craig Gibson2019-04-02T15:41:06+00:00This Great Egret is one of many types of egrets and herons found in local marshes as they gather together prior to southerly migration for the winter. [...]
28
Sep 2012
GREEN HERON
Craig Gibson2019-04-02T15:41:07+00:00The Green Heron is a secretive waterside bird found in inland wetlands and coastal marshes. They are remarkably patient hunters and will perch or sta [...]