or many birds Martha’s Vineyard is a great spot to spend the winter. RIng Necked Ducks — Lanny McDowellThe breeding season tends to be the main focus. There is a large population that spends the winter here on Martha’s Vineyard. On Wednesday, Jan. 21, Nancy Weaver had 20 cedar waxwings at Short Cove in West Tisbury. On Thursday, Jan. 22, Nancy Weaver, Janet Woodcock, Matt Born and Ruth Richards joined me to witness these flocks.