A Big History of A Small Island

A Big History of A Small Island

Bird Island sits roughly half a mile off the coast of Butler Point and Kittansett Golf Club. The island is at the mouth of Sippican Harbor on the approach to Marion. Many stories and local legends persist and are spoken of by locals. So, let’s get to the bottom of the surprising rich and eventful history of the minuscule, rocky islet.             The island is aptly named after the roseate terns who nest there. Once hunted for their plumes, they…