Tag: shore bird

On the Beach

By Emily Carter on December 11, 2015 • ( 7 Comments )

From the tropical rainforest of Costa Rica to the powder soft sand of St. Augustine Beach, Florida it’s been quite the whirlwind. The birds here are just as wonderful as Costa Rica, although not nearly as many species. Needless to say, it didn’t take me long to get […]

Common Terns at Nickerson Beach

By Emily Carter on July 21, 2015 • ( 17 Comments )

Sometimes in the least likely of places can be found large colonies of shore birds. Such is Nickerson Beach on Long Island, New York. Known for its nesting shorebirds including Common terns, Black skimmers, Oystercatchers, and Least terns, it’s a haven for not only birds but also bird […]