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Until a major storm reconstructed our coastline around 1725, Cape Poge and the whole northern tip of Chappaquiddick the landmasses we sometimes refer to as Great Neck and Little Neck were a distinctly separate island. It was referred to in 17th and early 18th century deeds as “the island of Natick, alias Capoag, near […]
In late January, mating pairs of bald eagles are scoping for possible nesting sites, including on Martha’s Vineyard. Because it seems easier, they often make their home in a vacant osprey nest. And, according to a local wildlife biologist, that is the reason why the Vineyard hasn’t hosted a baby bald eagle in local memory. […]
To the Editor: Chis Baer, in his article “This Was Then: Mephitis mephitis mentions,” writes that the skunk was present on the Vineyard at an archaeological site on Squibnocket Pond 500 years ago, and before. There have been extensive faunal studies at sites on the Vineyard, that include Ritchie Roy’s 1969 book, “The Archaeology of […]
Scientists and Aquinnah Wampanoag tribal officials think a small population of striped bass could be defying their migratory nature. And that, in turn, could be impeding efforts to restore a second fish species: herring.