Large numbers of the water birds are migrating over the ocean this time of year and each time we look is different.
Salisbury Beach State Reservation and Plum Island are excellent view points where you can see gannets, loons, grebes and sea ducks. When the wind is off the water, many come close enough to see with the naked eye, but a pair of binoculars or spotting scope helps to see the birds farther out.
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Words on Birds | Steve Grinley
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