Photo of the Week

We are excited to bring back our Photo of the Week section so stay tuned for new content coming soon! In the meantime, take a look at these fantastic pictures from our teachers.

Summer Tanager on the Spring EcoMon Survey

March 29, 2021

Marine bird observer Brad Toms sighted this Summer Tanager resting on NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow during TAS DJ Kast’s 2015 mission to conduct an ecosystem monitoring survey of the Northeast Atlantic shelf.

Photo: Brad Toms

Interview with Brad Toms, Wildlife Biologist contracted through Environment Canada (guests of NOAA) as bird observer from Nova Scotia, Canada.... Q: What are the most common birds you have seen on this cruise? A: The most common type of birds on this trip are two types of Storm Petrels which are the Wilsons and Leach’s. These are very small birds, and have approximately a 1.5 ft wingspan. Q: What are some unusual birds you have seen on this trip? A: White faced storm petrel, Common Nighthawk, Barn Swallow, Summer Tanager.

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