Famous for its ability to mimic almost any sound, including chainsaws, camera shutters, and car alarms. Its grating, harsh call is unexpected for such a beautiful bird, making it sound almost ...

These recent sightings are compiled by Sue McGrath of the Newburyport Birders. Report your sightings to Newburyport Birders at newburyportbirders@comcast.net or 978-204-2976. Ipswich River ...

The black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) is a white and gray bird with a black head (hence the name). These birds love to frequent coasts, as well as inland waterways and wetlands.

On the shoreline, there will be plentiful sightings of American Oystercatcher, Black-crowned Night-Heron and Gadwall. While travelers make their way to America's only national park with an active ...