These girls (pictured above and below) have been really inspiring to me! Above are two of the interns my group is lucky enough to count amongst our staff. They are both from the island and currently in college. They are smart, fun girls who will be doing big things. Below are Natalie and Sharon, two of my housemates. They are embarking on careers in the biology realm with great work ethics, commitment to the field, and a desire to do good.
After our donor event I had a day off before setting to the mainland for a big shorebird conference! This took place at the Cape Cod Community College and brought together organizations from all over Massachusetts as well as neighboring states. Everyone presented their numbers, talked about individual efforts, and swapped interesting tales about the birds. This was informative in learning about the slew of predators, the different problems faced, and the interesting things that bird behavior can present.
Emily and Sharon attended the conference as well. Here we are on the ferry - all three in our work shirts (ours are new!)
We continued the off island adventures with a day of "field trips" to some really cool places including Cape Cod National Seashore, a big bird banding lab, and a research center with global projects.
Least tern chick
dozens upon dozens of seals were occupied by a school of (apparently quite tasty) fish
least tern fledgling
Coast Guard Beach at Cape Cod National Seashore
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