Birding is a hobby the whole family can enjoy. It can also enhance your connection to the places you travel to as you gain a keen understanding of the ecosystems that have fueled those places for eons. This is true of New England as well. Below, we’ll discuss the differences between birding and birdwatching, reveal…
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Why New England Is Famous for Seafood
New England is known for its seafood – especially lobster and clam. Have you ever wondered why this is so? According to Visiting New England, “The New England seafood industry is huge and the benefits get passed along to the customer, as high-quality local dining establishments receive fresh fish daily.” Many restaurants are family-owned and…
Plum Island + New England Birdwatching List
Did you take up birdwatching or establish a bird feeder during the past year? Many people did. Birding is a remarkable hobby that you can take with you from the backyard to your dream vacation – and its even more fun with the help of a handy birdwatching list. Many hobbyists keep a life list…
Newburyport’s Essex Street Inn & Suites Recognized as ‘Historic, Boutique, and One of a Kind’
Newburyport, MA: Newburyport’s historic boutique hotel, the Essex Street Inn & Suites, is now a part of the Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels. The Ascend Collection is an elite group of properties known for being “historic, boutique and one of a kind.” They are self-described as being “woven into the culture and fabric of…
Wildlife Profile: American Black Bear (Ursus americanus)
Black bears are 5 to 6 feet in length, weigh 200 to 600 pounds, and have an average lifespan of 20 years in the wild. The black bear is an omnivore, meaning it eats roots, berries, plants, insects, fish, and meat. Did you know? Despite their name, black bears aren’t always black in color. They…
Early Spring in New England: Your Wildlife Guide
The early spring in New England is a time of awakening as temperatures rise and snow begins to melt. What wonders of nature can you expect to experience in the wilds of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island? By mid-March, Great Horned Owl chicks or owlets may begin to hatch. These owls…
Merrimack River Eagle Festival: Winter Is the Time to View the National Bird in Newburyport
What is the Merrimack River Eagle Festival and why should you check it out? This annual Massachusetts event will help you catch a glimpse so you can mark the bald eagle off your birding checklist. The bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, is the national bird of the United States. Its range includes most of North America, from…