Bird Island is a critical breeding ground of the endangered Roseate Tern in North America. When they nest, May through July, Burr Brothers provides technical support to Mass Audubon for live viewing.

For more photos and information about the history of Bird Island Light House, visit http://www.lighthouse.cc/bird/history.html

For more information about Mass Wildlife, visit their web site at http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/nhesp/conservation/birds/tern_restoration.htm