As I See It Bill Sargent, The Daily News of Newburyport, Edition July 15, 2019 “June 26 was a dark overcast day with a large gray fog bank lurking just offshore. I woke early so I could drive to Sandy Point … Continue reading →
Hi all, Sorry for the late update. These numbers are from last Friday, 7/12. Overall, we have 35 pairs, 11 singles, 4 active nests, 48 chicks, and 5 fledglings!Last week, we had dense fog during one of our surveys, so … Continue reading →
As I See It Bill Sargent, The Daily News of Newburyport, Edition July 6, 2019 “In 2016, Vladimir Romanovsky was flying through thick clouds over a permafrost field he had been monitoring for several decades in Alaska.” “Suddenly a hole broke … Continue reading →
The Amesbury Rotary Club is taking the lead in writing a grant that will be used to develop a software app to notify residents of CSO discharges into the Merrimack River. The app will allow users access to real-time information … Continue reading →
As of this week have a total of 84 adults (41 pairs, 2 singles), 3 fledglings, 63 chicks, and 9 nests! After today’s survey, I don’t think all chicks were seen; I believe we could have closer to 70 chicks. … Continue reading →
As of last week, we currently have a total of 125 piping plovers on the refuge beach! This includes 36 pairs, 6 single plovers, and 47 chicks. It’s very likely we have more chicks on the beach, but full broods … Continue reading →
As I See It Bill Sargent, The Daily News of Newburyport, Edition June 22, 2019 “We all know the proximate causes of the war in Syria, the dictatorial power of the Assad regime and the sociopolitical and religious divisions of the … Continue reading →
A starter kit for anyone interested in exploring the hobby of birdwatching can be found by clicking here. Tyler of the Green Teens Club brought the kit to my attention. Please browse their Website. They have articles on: Conserving Water Climate … Continue reading →
As I See It Bill Sargent, The Daily News of Newburyport, Edition June 1, 2019 “I hate to sound like I’m looking a gift horse in the mouth, but the Army Corps of Engineers is about to serve us up with … Continue reading →
“This week has been fairly productive- for the plovers and me! There are 39 pairs, and one single plover- totaling 79 birds.” “Overall, there are 25 active nests on the beach! Like most weeks, there were some losses, but with … Continue reading →
