Rare Brown Booby Bird Spotted in Massachusetts

Sea turtle nesting is slowing down while hatching is increasing on Anna Maria Island. The Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring is tracking bird colonies and fitting chicks with tracking bands to study migration patterns. In Massachusetts, a rare American Flamingo and a Brown Booby, typically found in warmer climates, have been spotted, intriguing bird watchers. The appearance of these unusual birds in Massachusetts has sparked interest and raised questions about their presence and behavior in the area.