Bird Sightings on Martha's Vineyard: April 2018
Blue grosbeak.
Blue grosbeak.
Eastern towhee.
Eastern towhee.
Worm-eating warbler.
Worm-eating warbler.
Hooded warblers are rare transients on the Vineyard.
Hooded warblers are rare transients on the Vineyard.
Worm-eating warblers are a mostly southern species usually found in dense woodland understory.
Worm-eating warblers are a mostly southern species usually found in dense woodland understory.
Eastern towhee, formerly called rufous-sided towhee.
Eastern towhee, formerly called rufous-sided towhee.
American kestrel.
American kestrel.
The wood duck is one of the most colorful North American waterfowl.
The wood duck is one of the most colorful North American waterfowl.
Peregrine falcon remains near Big Bridge on State Beach.
Peregrine falcon remains near Big Bridge on State Beach.
The harlequin duck takes its name from Harlequin, a colorfully dressed character in commedia dell'arte.
The harlequin duck takes its name from Harlequin, a colorfully dressed character in commedia dell'arte.
Field sparrow finds a perch in bittersweet tangle.
Field sparrow finds a perch in bittersweet tangle.
Wilson's snipe forages around water's edge.
Wilson's snipe forages around water's edge.
Fox sparrow with signs of spring.
Fox sparrow with signs of spring.
Vesper sparrow enjoys a sunny day.
Vesper sparrow enjoys a sunny day.
Solo canvasback takes a paddle.
Solo canvasback takes a paddle.
Canvasback with black ducks and mallard.
Canvasback with black ducks and mallard.
Northern gannet.
Northern gannet.
Red-throated loon.
Red-throated loon.
Barn swallow.
Barn swallow.
Carolina wren.
Carolina wren.
Hermit thrush.
Hermit thrush.
Iceland gull.
Iceland gull.
The spring migration is in full force in April as summer visitors come north while winter residents depart. Osprey, greater yellowlegs, piping plovers and double-crested cormorants arrive with southerly winds.
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