Bird Sightings on Martha's Vineyard: April 2016
White-eyed vireo says hello.
White-eyed vireo says hello.
Black and white warbler.
Black and white warbler.
White-eyed vireo.
White-eyed vireo.
Black and white warblers have returned.
Black and white warblers have returned.
Barred owl has a “who cooks for-you, who cooks for-you-awl" call.
Barred owl has a “who cooks for-you, who cooks for-you-awl" call.
Before this month, the last barred owl was seen on the Vineyard on Nov. 8, 1948.
Before this month, the last barred owl was seen on the Vineyard on Nov. 8, 1948.
After almost 60 years with no barred owls on the Island, late April brought four sightings in one week.
After almost 60 years with no barred owls on the Island, late April brought four sightings in one week.
Barred owls are making a comeback on the Cape and Islands.
Barred owls are making a comeback on the Cape and Islands.
First chipping sparrows have arrived.
First chipping sparrows have arrived.
Northern parula warbler.
Northern parula warbler.
Fish crows were once abundant, now scarce.
Fish crows were once abundant, now scarce.
Great horned owls, like these chicks, are one of the Island's earliest nesters.
Great horned owls, like these chicks, are one of the Island's earliest nesters.
A blue-winged teal drake.
A blue-winged teal drake.
Red-breasted nuthatches have been few and far between this winter.
Red-breasted nuthatches have been few and far between this winter.
Male eastern bluebird.
Male eastern bluebird.
Female eastern towhee.
Female eastern towhee.
A molting male indigo bunting.
A molting male indigo bunting.
Molting male rose-breasted grosbeak.
Molting male rose-breasted grosbeak.
