Tag Archives: Shrub Swamps

Signs of Spring!

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Danielle O'Dell

After a long, cold and snowy winter on Nantucket, it’s nice to look forward to the coming of spring! Here are our top 10 sure signs that spring has arrived! 1. American Woodcock (Scolopax minor) The distinctive mating ritual of … Continue reading →

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Forests at Sea: Visiting Squam Swamp in Winter

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Kelly A. Omand

You might never guess that the tail end of winter would be a great time to explore the forests of Nantucket, but it is! On February 21st, a group of warmly dressed visitors met in the Squam Swamp Trailhead Parking … Continue reading →

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