Real Estate Confidential is a biweekly chit-chat about new listings, sales, or other insider information on the Martha’s Vineyard Real Estate market, presented by Fred Roven, owner/broker of Martha’s Vineyard Buyer Agents. It appears every other Friday in The Minute. From the stunning array of oceanic wildlife, to the awe-inspiring beaches, to the walking trails […]
The Martha s Vineyard Times
A male harlequin duck has an elaborate pattern on the head and chest, which may account for its name. Laura Whitehouse, USFWS
Waterfowl and about 40 species of ducks, geese, and swans have been recorded on Martha’s Vineyard may seem to be a boring group. Some species are abundant, at least seasonally, to the point that one gets tired of them. Even the uncommon species typically exhibit unexciting behavior, spending most of their time just sitting on the water. And often, these birds must be viewed at long range, where the subtleties (if there are any) of their plumage aren’t evident.