The Nature of Nantucket
Join hosts Dr. Rich Blundell and Joanna Roche on "The Nature of Nantucket," The Maria Mitchell Association’s new podcast. They will focus on the history of Maria, the natural world of Nantucket and the dark skies above us. Learn from the talented staff, experts, and special guests who will share their stories and wisdom.
The Nature of Nantucket
Maria Mitchell Assoc – The Nature of Nantucket – Ginger Andrews – All Things Birds
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This week on the podcast, host Joanna Roche of the Maria Mitchell Association sits down with Ginger Andrews, Field Ornithologist for the organization, for a fascinating conversation about all things birds. Ginger shares insights from the completion of the spring 2026 barn owl survey and discusses what the results reveal about the island’s owl population, while also diving into the ongoing conversation surrounding bird flu and its impact on bird species. The episode also highlights many of the exciting spring birds that have been spotted around Nantucket this season, offering listeners a closer look at the migration patterns and wildlife activity happening across the island right now.