Insights into the Hidden Lives of Terns and Gulls

Join us for an illustrated talk by Dr. Peter Paton, Professor, Department of Natural Resources Science, University of Rhode Island, who will present on current research activities on neighboring Great Gull Island, the breeding and nesting home to 11,000 pairs of Common Terns and 2,200 pairs of endangered Roseate Terns.

WHEN: Sunday, September 14, 2025
TIME: 4 p.m.
PLACE: In person at the Museum and virtual via zoom

Using recent advances in tracking technology, scientists and volunteers are monitoring not only annual migration from Great Gull to wintering haunts in Argentina and Brazil, but also daily foraging trips to Montauk and Napatree, a journey of 16+ miles, to capture fish for their nesting chicks. Recent discoveries of migratory patterns of Great Black-backed Gulls nesting on South Dumpling and Block Island will also be revealed. This talk will remind us all what amazing feathered neighbors we have!

Photos courtesy of Peter Paton

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