Did you know that Falmouth, with all it’s open space, forests, beaches, marshland and cranberry bogs, is known as one of the best places for Atlantic coastline birding?
Yes, you will find the Merlin, the Sanderling, the Cooper’s Hawk and the Warbler all hiding in the rushes here in Falmouth in various seasons. And if you love spotting the dramatic Osprey, the huge hawk that likely gave “Buzzards Bay” it’s name, you will find them nesting all over the place in summer here, and delight in watching their enormous wing span, wild twig-ridden nests, and fishing prowess. Osprey migrate from here to the Amazon in winter, but return to this area for nesting and hatching their young. Osprey were threatened by the use of DDT, a chemical that was sprayed in the 1950s and 60s to keep mosquitoes down, with the unintended effect of killing bird populations including the Osprey. Since it was banned, they have come back to our area.
Craig Gibson is a Falmouth resident and passionate bird photographer. Up at dawn with his long lenses and a sea kayak, Craig hunts the bird life deep in the marshes, and on the small barrier islands and sand dunes where they nest and breed. His collection of photos “A Year of Falmouth Birds” will take your breath away. Copies are available for sale in local book shops, and benefit the 300 Committee Land Trust, our local conservation group.
Of course birders will be familiar with the Great Blue Heron, or the Snowy Egret, but for first time visitors to our area, these extraordinary birds will impress and awe you. Come to Falmouth to learn more!
Did you know that Falmouth, with all it’s open space, forests, beaches, marshland and cranberry bogs, is known as one of the best places for Atlantic coastline birding?
Yes, you will find the Merlin, the Sanderling, the Cooper’s Hawk and the Warbler all hiding in the rushes here in Falmouth in various seasons. And if you love spotting the dramatic Osprey, the huge hawk that likely gave “Buzzards Bay” its’ name, you will find them nesting in summer here, and delight in watching their enormous wing span, wild twig-ridden nests, and incredible fishing prowess. Osprey migrate from here to the Amazon in winter, but return to this area for nesting and hatching their young.
Craig Gibson is a Falmouth resident and passionate bird photographer. Up at dawn with his long lenses and a sea kayak, Craig hunts the bird life deep in the marshes, and on the small barrier islands and sand dunes where they nest and breed. His collection of photos “A Year of Falmouth Birds” will take your breath away. Copies are available for sale in local book shops, and benefit the 300 Committee Land Trust, our local conservation group. You can also see his great action shots weekly in our local newspaper, the Falmouth Enterprise.
Of course birders will be familiar with the Great Blue Heron, or the Snowy Egret, but for first time visitors to our area, these extraordinary birds will impress and awe you. Come to Falmouth to learn more!
Did you know that Falmouth, with all it’s open space, forests, beaches, marshland and cranberry bogs, is known as one of the best places for Atlantic coastline birding?
Yes, you will find the Merlin, the Sanderling, the Cooper’s Hawk and the Warbler all hiding in the rushes here in Falmouth in various seasons. And if you love spotting the dramatic Osprey, the huge hawk that likely gave “Buzzards Bay” it’s name, you will find them nesting all over the place in summer here, and delight in watching their enormous wing span, wild twig-ridden nests, and fishing prowess. Osprey migrate from here to the Amazon in winter, but return to this area for nesting and hatching their young. Osprey were threatened by the use of DDT, a chemical that was sprayed in the 1950s and 60s to keep mosquitoes down, with the unintended effect of killing bird populations including the Osprey. Since it was banned, they have come back to our area.
Craig Gibson is a Falmouth resident and passionate bird photographer. Up at dawn with his long lenses and a sea kayak, Craig hunts the bird life deep in the marshes, and on the small barrier islands and sand dunes where they nest and breed. His collection of photos “A Year of Falmouth Birds” will take your breath away. Copies are available for sale in local book shops, and benefit the 300 Committee Land Trust, our local conservation group.
Of course birders will be familiar with the Great Blue Heron, or the Snowy Egret, but for first time visitors to our area, these extraordinary birds will impress and awe you. Come to Falmouth to learn more!
Did you know that Falmouth, with all it’s open space, forests, beaches, marshland and cranberry bogs, is known as one of the best places for Atlantic coastline birding?
Yes, you will find the Merlin, the Sanderling, the Cooper’s Hawk and the Warbler all hiding in the rushes here in Falmouth in various seasons. And if you love spotting the dramatic Osprey, the huge hawk that likely gave “Buzzards Bay” it’s name, you will find them nesting all over the place in summer here, and delight in watching their enormous wing span, wild twig-ridden nests, and fishing prowess. Osprey migrate from here to the Amazon in winter, but return to this area for nesting and hatching their young. Osprey were threatened by the use of DDT, a chemical that was sprayed in the 1950s and 60s to keep mosquitoes down, with the unintended effect of killing bird populations including the Osprey. Since it was banned, they have come back to our area.
Craig Gibson is a Falmouth resident and passionate bird photographer. Up at dawn with his long lenses and a sea kayak, Craig hunts the bird life deep in the marshes, and on the small barrier islands and sand dunes where they nest and breed. His collection of photos “A Year of Falmouth Birds” will take your breath away. Copies are available for sale in local book shops, and benefit the 300 Committee Land Trust, our local conservation group.
Of course birders will be familiar with the Great Blue Heron, or the Snowy Egret, but for first time visitors to our area, these extraordinary birds will impress and awe you. Come to Falmouth to learn more!
Robert Wyatt Lecture
The Black Magic of Johnny Mercer
Saturday, November 10, 10:00 am at Highfield Hall
With 18 “best song” Academy Award nominations – and four wins – Johnny Mercer was a sizzling triple threat: composer, lyricist and sensational singer. Hear how his rich, nurturing childhood provided the foundation for one of the most beloved songwriters in American history. $20 for Historic Highfield Members / $25 for non-members.
