As I See It Bill Sargent, The Daily News of Newburyport, Edition March 23, 2019 “December 27 was a bright clear winter day. I met photographer friend Sandy Tilton and we watched a well-camouflaged duck hunter as he set his decoys in … Continue reading →
As I See It Bill Sargent, The Daily News of Newburyport, Edition February 2, 2019 On November 27, I drove to Plum Island at low tide in the early morning to see how North Point had fared during the previous night’s nine-foot … Continue reading →
On November 4, staff from the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, MassWildlife, and Parker River NWR hosted a very successful Learn to Waterfowl Hunt workshop at the refuge. MassWildlife regularly hosts learn to hunt workshops for deer, turkeys, and … Continue reading →
As I See It Bill Sargent, The Daily News of Newburyport, Edition January 19, 2019 “The first winter storm of the year took everyone, particularly weather forecasters, by surprise. They had expected a fast-moving storm that would only drop a few inches … Continue reading →
Unfortunately, we have to cancel the Beach Walk due to Patriots, weather and an unforeseen health issue! Best and stay safe! We will schedule another talk as soon as the health issue is resolved! Go Pats! Please follow and like … Continue reading →
As I See It Bill Sargent, The Daily News of Newburyport, Edition January 11, 2019 On Nov. 4 I, drove to Plum Island’s North Point to investigate more clues in the case of the riddle in the sand. A late October storm … Continue reading →
Bill Sargent will lead a 60-minute tour of Plum Island’s North Point Beach on Martin Luther King’s day, Monday, January 21st at 10 AM. Meet at the North Point parking lot. Bring cameras, curiosity and a keen sense of humor. Discover … Continue reading →
How to Sex a Flounder Win Damon again interviewed Bill Sargent on WJOP, November 27, 2018. Bill talks about his new book, “Coastal Discoveries”, his thoughts of the Army Core of Engineers, green vs. grey solutions to erosion, etc. Please … Continue reading →
“In 2018 William Sargent finished his fourth book about the politics of erosion on Plum Island and needed to clear his head. So he decided to embark on a series of rambles from New Hampshire to Gloucester, Massachusetts. ” “His … Continue reading →
The last plover chick fledged this week! That brings us to a total of 46 fledglings (i.e. chicks that learned to fly) from 21 successful nests. As most of the piping plovers have left the area, the refuge beach opened … Continue reading →
