Date: 11/26/25 6:08 pm From: Dan Mullarkey <dmullarkey7...> Subject: Re: [NHBirds] November County Challenge - Final Stretch
Thanks Pam. Yes, it’s been quiet but I blame the birds. We’ve had a fair
mix of people out looking and reporting, there just aren’t any new birds,
and to my eye, not many birds at all. That said, Iain is back and we all
expect great things. Most of the rest of the regulars will be out of state,
so no pressure Iain! Oh well, I did enjoy 8 horned grebes today. And have
been greatly amused by the neighborhood turkey, who a few days ago was
standing on my porch table, just begging for it. I’ve had Far Side visions
running through my head nonstop.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone,
Dan Mullarkey
Gilford
On Wed, Nov 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM Pam Hunt <biodiva63...> wrote:
> Greetings all,
>
> Yes, I've been slow in updating the NCC this year, and given the almost
> total absence of friendly banter I think this event has run its course.
> That said, here are the standings as of this evening, in rank order::
>
> 1) Sullivan with 92 species (67.2%), reclaiming the top spot it held on
> Nov 2
> 2) Coos with 91 (65.5%), dropping one place but still holding strong
> 3) Belknap with 83 (60.1%), also dropping one place (and not adding any
> species in the last ten days)
> 4) Rockingham with 163 (59.7%). Rockingham has gained a spot each time -
> can it medal by month's end?!
> 5) Grafton with 99 (59.6%). Nipping at Rockingham's heels, but missing a
> Common Cuckoo)
> 6) Hillsborough with 100 (59.2).
> 7) Strafford with 110 (58.5%).
> 8) Cheshire with 90 (54.5%)
> 9) Merrimack with 100 (52.4%). Choking as usual.
> 10) Carroll with 73 (48%). Poor Carroll has had a bad couple of runs, and
> I feel their pain.
>
> You've all got until Sunday to add new species in your chosen counties.
> Good luck!
> I'll send out a final ranking sometime next week after checking the review
> queue.
>
> Happy Turkey Day,
> Pam Hunt
> Concord
>
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