Every year I visit the Dry Tortugas as part of the field work for my PhD. It’s such a spectacular place given the rich cultural history and natural resources that can be found on the island. As I prepare for … Continue reading Terns of the Tortugas
This is an early photo I took during my first trip to the Dry Tortugas. I was overwhelmed with how busy the sooty tern colony was; I was constantly looking up at the sky at all of these birds illuminated by … Continue reading Angels in the Carribbean
Every year I help organize a trip for students to visit the Dry Tortugas National Park, a small island chain west of the Florida Keys. We spend a week camped on the beach, banding and releasing sooty terns as part of … Continue reading Bird Banding in the Dry Tortugas
