Osprey Bird
One of Largest Bird of Prey
Osprey Festival on Martha's Vineyard

The osprey bird, also known as the fish hawk, is one of the largest bird of prey. They live near lakes, rivers, salt marshes and other bodies of water that can provide medium size fish.

Unfortunately, the osprey bird population declined significantly in the past century because of the pesticide DDT. Since DDT was banned in 1972, they have made a strong comeback.

Martha's Vineyard now has the second largest osprey population in New England and the annual Osprey Festival at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary in Edgartown celebrates the return of the birds from their winter migration to South America.

Osprey Festival at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

The sanctuary, along with volunteers and the electric company, has erected 135 nesting poles for the osprey and this has helped bring the island osprey population from just one pair in 1969 to the second largest osprey population in New England.

The festival is a great place to learn about osprey and it offers fun activities for kids. You can learn more about it in this article in the Martha's Vineyard Times

sunset scenery

Martha's Vineyard is a great destination for weekend getaways in New England.

Of course, many folks also choose to spend a week on the island and others simply visit for a day-trip from Cape Cod.

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