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Massachusetts Governor Baker Acknowledges Progress on the Assawompset Ponds Climate Change Resiliency Model
The work in progress by Manomet and partners in the Assawompset Ponds watershed is gaining recognition as a model for nature-based approaches to climate change resiliency in Massachusetts. Since late 2019, Manomet’s Climate Services Program has been working with partners Southeast Region Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD), the Horsley Witten Group, The Nature Conservancy, and Mass Audubon to address flooding and habitat restoration concerns in the Assawompset Ponds Complex (APC). On Friday, July 17, Manomet was proud to join with our partners, as well as Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides, and state and local officials, to tour the Assawompset Pond region and discuss the progress of our work in the...
The bander’s eye view: Flickers
You can leave a lasting mark on the scientific record. Adopt one of our mist nets, in your name or in someone else’s. There are only 50 mist nets up for adoption, so reserve your net now… or give this as a gift in the name of a fellow bird-lover! By Trevor Lloyd-Evans As banders, we are privileged to get up close and very personal with wild birds for a brief period in the Banding Lab at Manomet, before releasing them to go about their busy lives. Besides the uniquely numbered US Fish & Wildlife band that contributes to our knowledge of local movements, migrations, longevity, and mortality factors, we rapidly note several observations in our database. Our banders...
Manomet expands shorebird conservation efforts to Louisiana
Manomet is pleased to announce that Karis Ritenour has joined our staff as a Conservation Biologist. Ritenour will work with partner organizations and landowners in Louisiana to assist with planning and implementing management practices that increase and improve the availability of habitat for migratory shorebirds. “Louisiana is a vital stopover point along both southbound and northbound migration routes for many shorebirds in the Midcontinental Flyway including Buff-breasted Sandpipers, Stilt Sandpipers, Short-billed Dowitchers, Whimbrels, American Golden Plovers, Lesser Yellowlegs, as well as many others,” said Monica Iglecia, Assistant Director of Shorebird Habitat Management, Manomet. “Karis will be our local lead to support the delivery of conservation activities in this very important region for migrant shorebirds. We are thrilled to have her...
Get to know your backyard birds
This weekly list consists of bird species—both year-long residents and migratory—you may find in your backyard in the northeast U.S. Our goal is to help you get to know the birds using your area, both through our staff's birding expertise as well as what Manomet has learned about these species from our over 50 years of studying them in our banding lab. Scroll through this page to see weekly species accounts by month. Go back to all Backyard Birding April This spring 2022 migration season, for the first time in Manomet history, you can adopt one of the mist nets we use to safely capture birds for research! By adopting a mist net in your name or a loved one’s,...
Saving lives, teaching others, taking action: Horseshoe crabs and shorebirds
From Maine to Florida, ‘tis the season to keep your eyes out for horseshoe crabs. You may just see a few here and there, spawning in clusters on a calm, sandy beach. But if you happen to live near or visit the Delaware Bay, perhaps you’ve seen a ‘cobblestone’ high tide in May. Horseshoe crabs can be found all along the US’s entire Atlantic Coast, but nowhere are they found in such high numbers as on Delaware Bay, which has the world’s largest spawning population. As horseshoe crab populations struggle to recover from overharvest for the bait and the biomedical industry, many crabs also face challenges when spawning. These include being overturned by waves or stuck in rubble or other...
U360 Internship Virtual Capstone Competition & Reception
It’s time for our 2019-20 class of U360 interns to share what they’ve learned about sustainability and small business this year! At this Virtual Capstone Competition, each U360 student will present their original Sustainability Action Plan for one small business composed of highly-researched, customized and practical recommendations for how the business could increase its overall sustainability. A panel of judges will ask the students questions in defense of their action plans, and then select a winner from each of our three state teams (MA, ME, and NH/VT). The winners will be named Manomet’s “Next Generation Scholars” for 2020 and receive $500 scholarship awards. Don’t miss this chance to see a dozen students from eight New England colleges compete over three...
Webinars
Want to learn from Manomet's staff and partners? Watch one of our webinars! Our scientists and experts explain the mysteries of why birds migrate, the importance of river herring in coastal food webs, and so much more. Attend future webinars listed under "Upcoming Virtual Programming", or catch up with recordings of previous webinars! Stay up-to-date with Manomet's events and conservation news stories by joining Manomet's e-news.
River Herring: Little Fish, Big Impact
To continue our work in light of the coronavirus/COVID-19 situation, Manomet is expanding our virtual programming. We invite you to join us for a webinar presentation led by Anne Hayden from Manomet’s Fisheries Division. River herring are the foundation of healthy coastal ecosystems, which stretch from the headwaters of coastal watersheds through estuaries to the deeper waters of the Gulf of Maine. River herring are critical forage for fish, birds, and other wildlife. Populations are likely less than 10% of historic levels, due to dams, overfishing and pollution. Growing momentum for river herring restoration is helping to rebuild populations of these ecologically important fish, enhancing coastal ecosystems, and increasing resilience to climate impacts. Join us to hear and see the...
Celebrating Citizen Science Month
April is citizen science month! There are plenty of ways you and your family can participate in citizen science projects this spring while being safe and also having fun. Check out some activities from our science staff to learn how you can become a #ManometCitizenScientist! Use this hashtag on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to share your family’s adventures in field science with us. Migration Magic Did you know that billions of birds fly north every spring from South and Central America to breed and nest during the summer? Right now, warblers, vireos, orioles, and more are heading to a forest, park, or yard near you to rest and feed before continuing their northward migration. Many will even stay for the summer!...
New England’s Fisheries: The Good, the Bad, and How You Can Help
Amid the upheaval caused by the coronavirus, it is reassuring to know that spring is on track here in New England. Manomet Fisheries staff conducted a survey (which doubled as both forest bathing and a sanity walk) of nearby coastal waters this week and we can report that the spring phytoplankton bloom is well underway! As they do every year, single-celled algae, known as phytoplankton, are flourishing in response to increased sunlight and a replenished nutrient supply; the water is visibly greener [photo]. We are looking forward to the return of the river herring in May; a new grant will allow us to continue our work with community-driven restoration projects. Similarly, our quahog aquaculture experiments, currently overwintering on four oyster...