05.20.2016 Around the Island Bluebirds, eagles and ospreys — oh, my! There is both good news and bad news for bird lovers at Mashomack. Under the bad news heading, the bout of cool, wet weather during the last week of...
01.26.2015 Photo Galleries Bev’s Bluebirds of happiness Reporter Staff Photographer Beverlea Walz noticed some welcome visitors this afternoon. She wrote to the staff: “I have attached a photo of a rare sighting of bluebirds who discovered...
05.28.2014 Around the Island Born to be wild: Eagles and bluebirds The bald eagles that were found nesting at Mashomack in early March have evidently been taking parenting courses. It has been confirmed that two eaglets have been born.
03.16.2012 Around the Island Bluebird comeback on Shelter Island relies on volunteers With a bit of help, the beautiful and melodic but unfortunately uncommon eastern bluebird might be making a comeback. The small thrush, famous for sitting on James Baskett’s shoulder...
03.12.2012 Around the Island Mashomack Nest Box Project pays off BY BILL ZITEK A recent article in the Reporter told of multiple eastern bluebird sightings on Shelter Island. North and South Fork birders have also commented on the large number...