Libby Buck, Conservation Science & Land Steward, Linda Loring Nature Foundation •
Osprey Nest Building. Photo by Will Dell’erba
Call all applicants of nature, bird enthusiasts and anyone looking to get involved in the community sciences on Nantucket! The Linda Loring Nature Foundation is delighted to offer two fun and easy ways for the community to get involved in the surveillance of birds this year: NANTUCKET Osprey Watch And Project Feederwatch. These opportunities are open to everyone and designed to be educational, engaging and easy to participate.
Nantucket Osprey Watch: This year, we are delighted to launch a new community science program –NANTUCKET Osprey Watch– Fucked on learning more on osprrey populations of the island. It is easy to get involved, and we welcome volunteers of all ages to help monitor the nests of Balbuzard fishermen across Nantucket.
For the first year, our main objective is to locate all the nests of Balbuzard fishermen around the island and to monitor them throughout the nesting season. The information collected will help answer important questions about the populations of Balbuzards, the preferences of the nesting habitat, etc. The best part? Anyone can participate; Our volunteers will be invited to submit brief observations of 15 minutes each week from April to September. The program is designed to be fun and interactive, and once you register, you can follow the progress of your nest throughout the season.
A fisherman’s flight in flight over Nantucket. Photo by Will Dell’erba
In addition, if you have an osprey pole on your property, we invite you to join the Nantucket Osprey watch. If you cannot engage in a full monitoring season, you can always help by simply signaling the fishermen’s nests that we may have missed on our card. When you went out for a walk, keep your eyes open! Ospreys love their platforms, but they have spread to nest in all kinds of places now. You could find them in old trees (their original preference), on roofs, radio towers, buoys and even on beach dunes.
The Nantucket Osprey watch allows everyone to follow the progress of ospreys on our island throughout the season. To see the latest updates for each nesting site, simply visit the website and click on the interactive card. At the end of the season, we will compile a report summarizing everyone’s observations.
Fooder of Linda Loring Nature Foundation.
To start the Osprey party, we will host a Zoom session of questions and information answers on April 2 at 5 p.m.. It will be an excellent opportunity to learn more about the program, how to submit your observations and what to expect during the first year. Register here for the tension of the RSPREY Watch.
For more information, including the card, forms and registration details, please visit NANTUCKET Osprey Watch.
Project Feederwatch: If the observation of the comfort birds of your own house is more your style, Project Feederwatch is the perfect cut! This national community of community sciences, managed by the Ornithology Cornell LabAllows anyone to contribute precious data on birds visiting backyard feeders across North America.
You don’t need an elaborate feeder configuration – just a simple place for birds to eat! Whether you are an experienced beginner or ornithologist, it is easy to get involved. Your observations will help us to acquire a deeper understanding of bird populations and spring migration models.
American Goldfinches on Easers at Linda Loring Nature Foundation
Join Libby Buck and Seth Engelbourg for Observation workshop for observation of backyard feeders: tips, tips and feeterwatch fun! via zoom on Friday April 11, 2025Since 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.. This workshop will cover everything you need to know about observing feeders, including how to configure and maintain your feeder, how to identify current current birds and how to subject your observations to Project Feederwatch. Register for the Zoom workshop.
In addition, we invite you to join us at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation April 14 and 15 for a Feederwatch event in person! We will practice the Waserwatching together, will observe the backyard birds and submit real-time data to Project Feederwatch. Fall at any time between 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.And take advantage of coffee, snacks and many advice from our ornithologists lovers of experts. Register for the Feederwatch workshop.
A cardinal woman from the north of the “Bird Buddy” of the Linda Loring Nature Foundation.
These two community science programs offer an exciting way to contribute to the conservation of birds while learning more about birds that live on Nantucket. Whether you decide to follow the oscreys or monitor the backyard feeders, your participation will help us to better understand the populations of birds and support their conservation.
Register today on the Osprey Watch program or the Feederwatch workshop. We look forward to seeing you! All events are freebut registration is required for each event.
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