Martha's Vineyard in the late summer and early fall can be a great location to become acquainted with shorebirds that breed or migrate through the Island.  Determining whether you are seeing an Eastern or Western Willet might be considered esoteric birding. For more information on how to tell the difference between these two Willets and the latest on birds visiting Martha's Vineyard visit  http://www.mvgazette.com and click on Bird News and go to the August 20th archived issue.

WESTERN WILLET-Photo by Dick Jennings