The Ornithology class from the Johnson campus took an overnight field trip to Plum Island, MA to see birds from coastal habitats. They were not deterred by the windy and rainy weather and spent two days exploring the ocean shore, maritime forests, and marshland in the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. They saw a total of 54 species of birds on the trip. Some highlights include Black Guillemot, Eastern Towhee, Black-crowned Night Heron, Peregrine Falcon, Osprey, Sanderlings, Great Cormorant, and Semipalmated Plovers. They also enjoyed seeing Harbor Seals and a few other fun non-bird encounters.
