If it seems like there are almost no homes for sale in Westport under $2 million — that’s true.
And if it seems — counter-intuitively — that the one or two houses in that price are not selling — that’s true too.
Our friends at KMS Team at Compass send along some statistics. And insights.
As of April 1, there was one single family home for sale in the $1 million to $1.9 million price range; one between $1.2 million and $1.39 million, and only 4 others under $2 million.
Meanwhile, there were 8 homes in the $2 million to $2.99 million category, and a whopping 41 priced $3 million or more.
This 5-bedroom home on Ridgewood Lane, off Kings Highway North, is priced at $2,955,000 — right in the current market’s “sweet spot.”
Interestingly, all 3 recent sales in the $1-$1.2 million range sat on the market for more than 50 days — despite a wealth of buyers seeking homes at those prices. Two even needed a price drop to sell.
Those homes’ closing prices were 86% of the original list price.
At the same time, homes in the $2-$3 million range spent an average of only 17 days on the market. And they sold at 6.6% over list price.
“When the listing price is perceived too high by the market, homes linger,” KMS Team says.
The ones sitting on the market at the lowest price range have not been “move-in ready.” They need plenty of work, or have location challenges like not being at proper elevation in a flood zone.
Pricing a home is an art. Homes over-priced at the start, KMS says, often miss their target buyer group.
If a homeowner cannot spend over $1 million, for example, they and their agents focus on a lower range — maybe $800,000 to $900,000 — knowing that in this market it often takes more than list price to secure the home.
This 4-bedroom home on Oak Street, off Clinton Avenue, sold last month for $860,000.
Those who do view a home in its overpriced state tend to pass, rather than put in a below-ask offer. While sometimes warranted, people are hesitant to offer anything substantially below the asking price.
Then, when a home is reduced into its correct range, buyers may be hesitant to consider it because of the number of days it’s spent on market.
In the end, KMS says, “a buyer will determine the price of a home based on what they are willing to pay, and a seller is willing to accept.”
But why aren’t those lower-priced homes being sold as teardowns, to hungry developers?
KMS explains, “Builders look at building lots/teardowns not only for the purchase price, but also what price range, in a new construction home, that property could command.
“Construction costs are expensive. They need to be considered now, and possibly several years in the future.”
This 5-bedroom, 8-bathroom house on Hillspoint Road, between Old Mill and Compo Beach, is listed for $11,800,000.
Which leads to … the future.
In these days of economic uncertainty and volatility, what’s ahead for Westport real estate?
“While our economy is fragile, we still believe that real estate is a sound investment and a comfort,” KMS says.
“Purchasing a home fixes a substantial portion of your housing expenses, and takes away the stress of rental increases and frequent moves. Communities with impressive amenities such as ours will continue to be sought-after locales.”
A few real estate statistics, from January 1 through March 31:
Single family home sales: 43
Average single family home sale: $2,697,624
Condo/townhouse sales: 15
Average condo/townhouse sale: $1,422,200.
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Congressman Jim Himes, state Attorney General William Tong, and 1,500 other men, women and children thronged the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge today.
Stretching up and down Post Road East from Main Street to Route 33, it is believed to be the largest political protest in downtown Westport since the Vietnam War.
(Photo/Rowene Weems)
Wearing red, white and blue, carrying signs and chanting, the crowd was part of more than 1,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations in Washington, state capitals and all 50 states.
They sang, too: “This Land is Your Land.” “God Bless America.” And “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
(Photo/Dayle Brownstein)
They protested an array of actions by President Trump, Elon Musk and the current administration: the firing of federal workers and closing of agencies, deportation of immigrants, cuts to health and veterans programs, and more.
Passing drivers offered support, honking and giving thumbs-up signs. Some in Teslas yelled, “We bought ours before we knew” about Musk’s actions.
Here are some signs and scenes from the day.
(Photo/Ted Horowitz)
Police Chief Foti Koskinas, ensuring Westport is safe for democracy. (Photo/Alan Shinbaum)
(Photo/Ted Horowitz)
Young protesters … (Photo/Lynn Untermeyer Miller)
… and 97-year-old Carol Gluckman, who has seen her share. (Photo/Lynn Untermeyer Miller)
Congressman Jim Himes (Photo/Dayle Brownstein)
(Photo/Dayle Brownstein)
State Senator Ceci Maher (2nd from right), and Democratic Women of Westport.
(Photo/Nicole Klein)
One of the few dissenters. (Photo/Dayle Brownstein)
(Photo/Dayle Brownstein)
(Photo/Rowene Weems)
(Photo/Rowene Weems)
“All I want is peace,” explained this sign holder. (All photos/Dan Woog unless otherwise noted)
In December, the Weston History & Culture Center was given a $25,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The funds were to support a permanent exhibition in the Coley Barn, called “Weston at Work.”
Last week, the grant was canceled.
On Wedneday, the WHCC received an email about the grant’s termination, effective that day. The email did not come from an official government address, but instead from a generic email domain.
Executive director Samantha Fargione thought it was a phishing scheme.
An attachment on the Endowment’s letterhead said, “NEH has reasonable cause to terminate your grant in light of the fact that the NEH is repurposing its funding allocations in a new direction in furtherance of the President’s agenda.”
A phone call Thursday morning determined that the email was sent not from the NEH, but by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
The Weston History & Culture Center says, “The termination of the NEH grant award and the loss of $25,000 are devastating for the WHCC – a small, independent, 501c3 non-profit cultural organization.
“WHCC does not receive town funding and is not a line item in the state of Connecticut’s budget. It is funded by grants, donations, membership, business sponsorships, and programs.
“WHCC has been planning and developing ‘Weston at Work’ for over 2 years. We still hope that ‘Weston at Work’ will open in October, but that’s now in doubt.”
Weston History & Culture Center, and Coley Barn.
The exhibit was planned to include interactive experiences for all ages. It will highlight the people behind the tools; explore stories of struggle, experience, and success, and weave voices of underrepresented groups into each section.
Without the grant, WHCC now needs to raise $75,000 to bring this first phase of “Weston at Work” to life for the community. They ask for donations via their website, or at PO Box 1092 Weston, CT 06883,
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Over 500 law firms have backed several of their biggest colleagues. In a “friend of the court” brief, they said that President Trump’s threats against firms that have crossed him personally are “a grave threat to our system of constitutional governance and to the rule of law itself.”
The Bridgeport-based firm — which recently won a near-$1 billion suit against Alex Jones on behalf of Sandy Hook families — was founded in 1936 by Theodore Koskoff.
His son — Westporter Michael Koskoff — was a longtime partner. His grandson Josh now carries on their long civil rights and social justice legacy.
Describing the decision to join the amicus brief, Josh writes: “Today we joined firms across the country to say to the president and others that would seek to deny access to justice for individuals wronged by the government that your threats only fill us with resolve, that we will not bend the knee and pay tribute or do your dirty work, and that we 100 percent will not yield in our service to individuals wronged by your abuse.”
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The Wallflowers — Jakob Dylan’s band — rocked the Westport Library yesterday, on the second day of VersoFest.
The 4th annual music/media-and-more event continues today.
From 10 to 11:30 a.m., artist 5iveFingaz hosts a rotating cast of DJs. Attendees will try to set a record for “world’s loudest library” withprimal scram. There’s also live art installations, and other family fun.
At noon and 1 p.m. there’s “Graffiti 101,” followed by a 1 p.m. panel on the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run”; Black Thought, lead emcee of The Roots, in a 4 p.m. conversation, and Henry Rollins at 7 p.m.
Paul Shaffer headlines tomorrow’s events (Sunday, 11 a.m.).
Click here for the full schedule. Click here for the live auction, with Keith Richards’ guitar and more.
The Wallflowers, in concert at VersoFest … (Photo copyright DinkinESH Fotographix)
… and meeting fans outside. (Photo/Matthew Mandell)
The United Methodist Church’s Easter Egg hunt, scheduled for today at 2 p.m., has been postponed to tomorrow (2 p.m., indoors).
It’s free — but donations of non-perishable food for local pantries are welcome.
Easter Egg Hunt, at the United Methodist Church.
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April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
And local, state and federal officials are celebrating it.
Westport Police are teaming up with the Connecticut and US Departments of Transportation for a “U Drive/U Text/U Pay” campaign.
At any moment, 660,000 drivers are using electronic devices while driving. More than 3,000 people have been killed annually in crashes involving distracted drivers — about 8% of all fatal accidents.
Connecticut law prohibits the use of any hand-held mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle. Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age are prohibited from using a cell phone or mobile device at any time, even with a hands-free accessory.
Tickets are $200 for the first offense, $375 for the second offense, and $625 for the third and subsequent offenses. For more information, click here.
Speaking of the Connecticut Department of Transportation: Last month they announced plans to build a new maintenance facility on their property, behind Walgreens and Saatva.
They have not wasted any time getting started. Clear-cutting has already begun.
View from the Sherwood Island Connector. (Photo/Matt Murray)
Longtime Westport resident Michael Hoherchak died Tuesday. He was 94.
Michael J. Hoherchak, a beloved resident of Westport, CT for the past 68 years, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 94.
He was a member of St Luke’s parish, the Masons and the Ancient Order of the Scottish Rite.
Growing up in Brooklyn he worked a wide variety of jobs from an early age: (selling newspapers, being a messenger, helping in a meat market, and as an engineering aide, TV installer, clerk and surveyor.
The first member of his family to attend college, he received engineering degrees from the University of Virginia and New York University.
He began his professional career as a mechanical engineer at AMF. He worked as a project manager in the pollution control industry, most recently for ABB.
Mike is survived by his wife of 68 years, Gay; son Michael (Monica), daughter Karin (David) and grandchildren Sasha, Natasha, Michael, Klara and Justin. He was predeceased by his sister Mary-Ellen.
A wake will be held tomorrow (Sunday, April 6, 2 to 4:30 p.m., Harding Funeral Home). A funeral Mass will be at St Luke on Monday (noon).
His family is grateful to the caring doctors, nurses and staff at Norwalk Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
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Westporter Alan Nudelman died Wednesday. He was 87.
The Chicago native graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in engineering. He served as an Army lieutenant. After 25 years at IBM, he became president of Composition Materials for 30 years.
Alan is survived by his wife Kay; daughters Julie Naye and Joey Sadavrati; stepsons David Elster and Jeff Elster; grandchildren Wes, Jack, George and Jett
Naye; step-grandchildren Sydney Elster and Alex Elster, and sister Iris Anosov.
A funeral service will be held Monday (April 7, 2 p.m., Temple Israel).
Memorial contributions can be made to the Anti-Defamation League.
And finally … in honor of the Wallflowers’ show last night, at VersoFest (story above):
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Today it’s Jack Stein. If the last name is familiar: He’s the brother of Steve Stein, a regular watercolor contributor.
Jack works in a different medium. Enjoy!
As always, we invite submissions from all “06880” readers (and siblings). No matter what style or subject you choose — and whether you’re a first-timer or old-timer — we welcome your submissions. Watercolors, oils, charcoal, pen-and-ink, acrylics, digital, lithographs, collages, macramé, jewelry, sculpture, decoupage, needlepoint — we want whatever you’ve got.
This feature is open to all. Age, level of experience, subject matter — there are no restrictions. Everyone can contribute.
Just email a jpeg to 06880blog@gmail.com. And please include the medium you’re working in — art lovers want to know.
“Spring Has Sprong” (Bob Weingarten)
Untitled — burl wood cut and beach stone bird (Dorothy Robertshaw)
“The Road Less Traveled” (Patricia McMahon)
“Recently Unemployed” — Ken Runkel calls this “a tribute to the thousands of federal civil service employees that are losing their jobs right now.”
“The Boys” — wood cut ink block print (Jack Stein)
“What is Earth’s Future?” — acrylic pour (Amy Schneider)
“The White Nosed Twins” (Tom Doran)
“Lazy Summer Daze” (Duane Cohen)
“Seaweed Washed up After a Storm at Compo Beach” (Kathleen Burke)
“A Ketch with No Name” — Photographer Peter Barlow says, “The great designer Nathaniel Herreshoff did not favor the ketch rig, but his son L. Francis Herreshoff made it his specialty, often on a double- ended boat.”
Photographer Jerry Kuyper shot these 2 scenes a few hours apart, on Rayfield Road.
It would be easy to reduce the controversy over Patti Smith’s VersoFest appearance to a few contentious sentences:
A group protested the National Book Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee’s invitation to the 4th annual music/media and more event.
Citing her Instagram account, which included (among other things) a reposted flyer saying “Palestine belongs to Palestinians,” they called Smith antisemitic, and demanded the Library cancel her kickoff conversation with Westport journalist Alisyn Camerota.
The Library refused, citing its own commitment to “the free and open exchange of ideas.”
A group of about 75 people protested outside the Library an hour before Thursday’s event. Smith and Camerota went on as scheduled, in front of a sellout crowd of about 500.
Patti Smith at VersoFest. (Photo/Dinkin ESH Fotografix)
But that was not the whole story.
On a table near the Trefz Forum, 4 posters on 2 tables paid tribute to the 378 attendees killed by Hamas on October 7, 2023, at the Nova Music Festival.
Near flickering candles, the posters showed the young revelers.
“Music and art have the power to unite us in both darkness and light,” the first poster read.
“May these flames be a symbol of our shared humanity, and our unwavering belief that love is stronger than hate.”
One part of the Nova Music Festival display …
Another poster included the words to Bob Dylan’s universal anthem, “Blowin’ in the Wind.”
The display had been created in just 24 hours by Representative Town Meeting memberMelissa Levy. And it was there because Library executive director Bill Harmer had heeded her request.
… and the other. (Photos/Sal Liccione)
Her pleas to Harmer — and his reversal of his previous position, to allow the counter-programming — is the real story of the Patti Smith controversy.
When she shared her concerns about Smith’s appearance in her first email to Harmer and Library board of trustees president Pat Wieser, and a subsequent meeting, antisemitism was on Levy’s mind.
Her 12-year-old son was recently a victim. (The school handled it swiftly and well, she says, and the young perpetrator and his family have been very open and receptive too.)
Noting that antisemitism and hate speech stem from a lack of education and awareness, Levy urged Harmer and Wieser to include counterbalanced programming at Smith’s VersoFest appearance.
Harmer said no.
Levy replied with some concrete ideas — including tying in the Nova Music Festival in Israel with Westport’s VersoFest.
On Wednesday — 24 hours before Smith’s appearance, and the demonstration that preceded it — Harmer said yes.
Melissa Levy
“He sent a lovely message,” Levy says. “He said this would be very meaningful, and he was happy to include it.”
And, the director told her, he looked forward to getting together after VersoFest to plan other activities.
Levy quickly put her display together.
On Thursday it was there in the Library, a few steps from the stage.
Yesterday, Harmer emailed Levy: “The display is now prominently centered in the Hub — front and center for everyone to see as they enter the Library.
“With an expected 3,000 people visiting over the next 3 days, our hope is that all of our festival-goers, community members and neighbors will take a moment to experience the powerful and thoughtful exhibit you’ve helped bring to life.
“We’re grateful for your collaboration and your commitment to honoring these stories in such a meaningful way. It’s a strong reminder of the role we all play in lifting up compassion and community.”
Levy says, “My goal was not to be divisive. Bill’s ‘180’ says a lot.
“I was willing to stand up for what I, and others, believed in. Bill had been focused on his ideas. But he came to the table. It’s good for the community to know that you can get your point across without being divisive.
“This shows how kind activism can lead to collaborative results. And that we have highlighted how important education and understanding are around these very sensitive subjects.
“This is the happiest ending I could have asked for.”
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Last week’s Friday Flashback featured matchbooks from more than a dozen former (and 3 current) Westport restaurants and businesses.
None were from KFC.
In fact, many “06880” readers may be surprised to learn that we did have a franchise here — back in the day when it was called by its full name, Kentucky Fried Chicken.
The location was Post Road East, near Maple Avenue North.
The strip mall sure hasn’t changed much, in 50 or so years:
(Photo courtesy of Albert Cuseo, via social media)
Only the tenants are different: a Middle Eastern restaurant, mochi shop, tanning salon and reflexology center.
None of those existed here, back when Colonel Harland Sanders was actually alive and building his empire.
Today, KFC is is the world’s second-largest restaurant chain (measured by sales). There are over 30,000 locations, in 150 countries. Our closest location now is Norwalk.
Back in the day, there was a much smaller fried chicken chain here.
Or maybe it was only one spot: Brooks Corner, downtown. Where Lux Bond & Green and Brooks Brothers are now.
It was here for only a couple of years — if that.
I wonder: Does anyone besides me remember “Chicken a Go Go”?!
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Here’s a high five to Coleytown Middle School student Madden Orlovsky.
On Wednesday he celebrated World Autism Day by covering the ESPN studio with his artwork.
Madden Orlovsky and his dad at ESPN, with Madden’s artwork.
It was a truly special day — for Madden, his father Dan (a noted ESPN personality), Dan’s studio colleagues, and tens of millions of viewers and social media followers.
Click here for a great Twitter/X post. Former Westporter Mike Greenberg called it “the best show ever.”
Screenshot of Madden Orlovsky, his father Dan, and the ESPN crew.
The network’s 28 million Instagram followers loved Madden too. Click here or below.
Finally, click here to watch Dan talk about the day with Pat McAfee. (Hat tips: Dave Briggs, Beth Cody, Jeff Mitchell)
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Save a Life Day is Wednesday (April 9).
In Westport, that’s more than a proclamation.
At 7 p.m. (Town Hall), Aspetuck Health District and Positive Directions invites residents to learn how to recognize an opioid overdose, and how to use Narcan to save a life.
An important related event is National Drug Take-Back Day (April 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.).
In addition, Westport and Weston Police Departments have medication disposal safety boxes in their lobbies. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for safe disposal of prescription drugs.
And in recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, on Monday (April 7, 7 p.m., Zoom), the Westport Prevention Coalition hosts a virtual community discussion: “Exploring Westport’s Relationship with Alcohol.”
Panelists will share perspectives as a parent, person in recovery, mental health counselor, substance counselor, LGBTQ community member and teen. Click here to register.
Wakeman Town Farm and Sustainable Westport honor Earth Day together.
Their April 26 “Spring Garden Fest” event includes a workshop on growing dahlias, a talk about sustainable garden practices and choosing the best pollinator plants for your garden, a demonstration of battery-charged garden tools, and a free native “seed bomb” from Terrain. Click here for details.
Meanwhile, do you love vegetables? Want to plan a garden? But have no clue how to begin?
If you can wait till May 5 (7 p.m.), check out Wakeman Town Farm’s “Wild About Veggies” workshop. Click here for more information, and to register.
The Planning & Zoning Commission meets this Thursday (April 10, 6 p.m., Town Hall Rooms 201/201A).
There is 1 agenda item: “Discussion of the proposed Long Lots Elementary School submitted by the Long Lots School Building Committee to receive feedback on site design at 13 Hyde Lane.”
The public may observe, but not participate. Written public comments prior to the meeting will be accepted. Click here for the “Contact” page on the town website.
A very preliminary drawing of the new Long Lots Elementary School was shown at the “State of the Town” meeting this winter.
ADL Connecticut, Temple Israel, TCS, Chabad of Westport, the Fairfield Jewish Advocacy Coalition, the Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County and Beth El Norwalk are joining together to sponsor please join us for a screening of the documentary “October 8.”
The April 17 event (6:30 p.m., Westport Library) will be followed by a talkback and Q-and-A with the production team.
The documentary explores the explosion of antisemitism on college campuses, social media, and America streets beginning the day after the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas.
The film also “uncovers how, over decades, Hamas created sophisticated networks in America to permeate US institutions and examines the tsunami of online antisemitism, propaganda and disinformation unleashed by Iran, China and Russia — with the sole purpose of dividing American society.”
There are also 2 screenings at the AMC Royale in Norwalk, on April 8 (6:30 and 7:30 p.m.). Click here for details.
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The curtain rises tonight on the Coleytown Company production of “Matilda The Musical.” A few seats remain for this weekend’s 4 performances of the Roald Dahl-inspired show.
Coleytown Company promises “colorful characters, rousing songs, and an inspiring storyline.” The show will entertain audiences of all ages — especially elementary school, with its “relatable and magical” story.
Shows tonight (Friday, 7 p.m.), tomorrow (Saturday, 1 and 7 p.m.), and Sunday (1 p.m.). Click here for tickets.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport hosts a multi-generational Passover Seder potluck on April 19 (5:30 p.m.).
Passover honors the Israelites’ freedom from slavery in Egypt. At a Seder, families, friends and strangers remember the Exodus through stories, music and ritual foods.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation evokes the spirit of many different religions, and celebrates various traditions. Everyone, of all ages, is invited to this Seder. The only requirement is to pre-register, by clicking here.
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Last Sunday’s Westport Swim Club meet at Staples High School drew 50 swimmers, and over spectators.
It was a fun, productive event — complete with cowbells and pizza — for youngsters who had been working on their strokes, with old friends and new ones.
Click here to learn more about the Westport Swim Club.
Westport Swim Club youngsters and coaches.
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How do you move an asteroid?
If anyone knows, it’s Nancy Chabot.
On April 15 (8 p.m.; Zoom and YouTube), the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory’s planetary chief scientist tells the Westport Astronomical Society about the Double Asteroid Redirection Test: the first mission to move an asteroid.
The Staples High School team of Alexia Damian and Sophie Jacques recently placed first in the Connecticut Debate Association’s state finals (novice division).
Coach John Bengston’s sophomore squad won all 4 rounds, in the 40-team event. their coach.
Please find attached a photo (photo by Lucy Basso ’27) of the team from left: Debate Coach and Social Studies Teacher John Bengston, Alexia Damian ’27 and Sophie Jacques ’27
Staples debate team coach John Bengston, with Alexia Damian and Sophie Jacques.
The Weston High School junior recently led a drive that distributed over 12,000 pounds of food to more than 1,300 underserved residents in Florida.
He rallied his peers to join the effort. Click here for his inspiring blog post.
The project was part of Joshua’s Heart Foundation, which fights food insecurity.. Bruce serves on the junior advisory board, and leads the partners and sponsors team.
Bruce is also an Eagle Scout with Troop 788 in Weston, a member of the National Honor Society, a Congressional Award gold nedalist, and a 4-time recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award.
He also serves as presidenet of WHS’ HOSA Club, secretary general of Model UN, and vice president of the American Heroes Club. And … Bruce is also a black belt in kung fu.
Bruce Matos, helping fight food insecurity.
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Speaking of Weston: The town’sCommission for the Arts and Friends of the Weston Library invite artists to submit up to 3 works. They’ll be considered for the Weston Connections Art Exhibit, set for the Library in July.
Artists (age 14 or older) must have a “connection” to Weston — a local subject matter, current or former resident, or work or volunteer there. Click here for details.
Every year, “06880” runs photos of American oystercatchers at Compo Beach.
Today’s “Westport … Naturally” feature shows one at Burying Hill Beach.
It’s a beauty.
(Photo/Lou Weinberg)
Photographer Lou Weinberg says: “Whenever I see these beautiful birds, it gives me hope the environment still has some sustaining power. Nature wins!
“The American oystercatcher subsists primarily on shellfish. They live in a narrow ecological zone consisting of salt marshes and barrier beaches.
“According to the American Oystercatcher Working Group, threats to these native coastal birds include direct loss of habitat from coastal development and expanding human recreational activity, elevated predation from predator populations augmented by human activities, loss of primary food sources by: pollution, decline in water quality, restricted groundwater flow, disease, invasive exotic marine organisms, and (of course) effects of global climate change, particularly sea level rise eliminating small isolated islands used for nesting and roosting.”
And finally … in honor of Coleytown Company’s big show this weekend (story above):
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On Wedneday, the WHCC received an email about the grant’s termination, effective that day. The email did not come from an official government address, but instead from a generic email domain.
