SEMIPALMATED PLOVER
Craig Gibson2015-11-17T01:59:56+00:00The stream of migrating shorebirds continues on Cape Cod. Among the abundant fall migrants is the Semipalmated Plover. They are typically seen in grou [...]
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Sep 2015
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Sep 2015
MARBLED GODWIT
Craig Gibson2015-11-17T02:00:22+00:00An uncommon shorebird was unexpectedly spotted in the middle of Great Sippewissett Marsh a few days ago. With the breeding season over, the fall migra [...]
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Aug 2015
LEAST TERN
Craig Gibson2015-11-17T02:00:46+00:00The Least Tern is another migratory bird that returns to local beaches each spring for the breeding season. They prefer long stretches of open, sandy [...]
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Aug 2015
AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHER
Craig Gibson2015-11-17T02:01:12+00:00The American Oystercatcher is one of the most dazzling shorebirds found along the Falmouth shoreline. They return each spring, as early as the middle [...]
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Jul 2015
COMMON TERN
Craig Gibson2015-11-17T02:02:43+00:00Common Terns are widespread on Cape Cod, and in summer they typically settle in large nesting colonies on coastal islands and sand spits. Due to conc [...]
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Jul 2015
ROSEATE TERN
Craig Gibson2015-11-17T02:03:54+00:00The Roseate Tern is found in nesting colonies and along the coastal beaches in Buzzards Bay. Due an overall decline in population numbers over the yea [...]