2 years of updates

Most of the following photos are from various research projects being conducted at either Belle Isle Marsh or other sites in Massachusetts. All birds are handled with State and Federal permits for Research.

Norman Smith and myself banding Long-eared Owl chicks, the first nest located in MA in some 20 years. 

Long-eared Owl Research, trying to better understand the breeding and over-wintering ecology of this cryptic and beautiful species. Photos by Nanci

This American Woodcock was banded on the same day as this re-capture the previous year, on February 20th. This male is back early to set up his territory. Neat ! 

Male American Kestrel 

Saltmarsh Sparrow research is one of the primary research focuses at Belle Isle marsh. We are looking to better understand site fidelity and dispersal of this quickly disappearing species. 

                                                

                                           Sick Snowy Owl captured for treatment at Tufts 

                                                        

                                                      We banded 28 Osprey Chicks this spring. 

Hatch Year Female Red-tailed Hawk 

Lis showing some students some of their local birds during a banding demonstration.