Date: 9/1/26 4:28 am From: Sylvia Miskoe <sylviasmiskoe...> Subject: Re: [NHBirds] Digest for - 10 updates in 7 topics
There is one nest with 3 youngsters ready to fly. all the other swallows
have gone. I''ll miss them.
Sylvia Miskoe, Concord.
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> - There's a push to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule by the US Forest
> Service afoot <#m_1513233113728149169_group_thread_0> - 3 Updates
> - Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory (31 Aug 2026) 39 Raptors
> <#m_1513233113728149169_group_thread_1> - 1 Update
> - Rare Bird Alert, New Hampshire, August 31, 2026
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> - Hampton <#m_1513233113728149169_group_thread_3> - 1 Update
> - Manchester NIghthawk Count: 1 <#m_1513233113728149169_group_thread_4>
> - 1 Update
> - 1,493 Nighthawks - Franklin Falls
> <#m_1513233113728149169_group_thread_5> - 2 Updates
> - Concord nighthawk migration 56 birds
> <#m_1513233113728149169_group_thread_6> - 1 Update
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> There's a push to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule by the US Forest Service
> afoot
> <http://groups.google.com/group/nhbirds/t/78807efe7f2bbf08?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > Elaine Faletra <elaine.faletra...>: Aug 30 07:38PM -0400
>
> Hi Everyone!
>
> This is a really BIG issue and so I write to you all once again for your
> support.
>
> The push to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule by the US Forest Service poses
> a significant threat to places like the White Mountain National Forest, and
> public engagement ahead of the September 21, 2026 deadline is critical.
> And, incredibly, you can comment!!
>
> And don’t just write ‘I’m against’ or ‘I’m for'. That means NOTHING to
> them and your comment will be trashed. They require an explanation as to
> why you are against or why you are for. Ground your position in tangible
> concerns regarding recreation, erosion, loss of wilderness character, and
> heavy industrial logging impacts. Mention water quality, carbon
> sequestration, protection of endangered species habitats (like the Northern
> Long-eared Bat), birds, wildlife, and the economic value of unfragmented
> backcountry recreation to New Hampshire’s TOURISM ECONOMY.
>
> If this goes through, accept that some of your cherished places in the
> WMNF that have been protected for decades could be logged and roads built
> through.
>
>
> https://www.wmur.com/article/proposal-logging-white-mountain-forest-82826/73556420 > <
> https://www.wmur.com/article/proposal-logging-white-mountain-forest-82826/73556420 > >
>
> The formal public comment portal can be accessed directly at
> Regulations.gov (Docket FS-2025-0001-223869) <
> https://www.regulations.gov/document/FS-2025-0001-223869>.
>
> Best,
>
> Elaine Faletra
> Warren NH
> Jill Thompson <jilllvscts53...>: Aug 31 02:32PM -0700
>
> Thank you for posting this! I was aware of this move and unsure how to
> protest and very much appreciated the link and the suggestions! I have
> sent in my 2 cents and hopw that they are overwhelmed with other responses!
>
> On Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 7:38:33 PM UTC-4 Elaine Faletra wrote:
>
> Elaine Faletra <elaine.faletra...>: Aug 31 05:41PM -0400
>
> Thank you for your 3,800 words! There will likely be additional ways to
> participate as we move forward. The birding community is strong!!!
>
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> Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory (31 Aug 2026) 39 Raptors
> <http://groups.google.com/group/nhbirds/t/cd04574d0776b59f?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > <reports...>: Aug 31 09:39PM
>
> Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory
> Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA
> Daily Raptor Counts: Aug 31, 2026
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
> ------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
> Black Vulture 0 0 0
> Turkey Vulture 0 0 0
> Osprey 2 6 6
> Bald Eagle 1 8 8
> Northern Harrier 1 5 5
> Sharp-shinned Hawk 8 19 19
> Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0
> American Goshawk 0 0 0
> Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
> Broad-winged Hawk 26 70 70
> Red-tailed Hawk 0 1 1
> Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
> Golden Eagle 0 0 0
> American Kestrel 0 0 0
> Merlin 1 1 1
> Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
> Unknown Accipitrine 0 0 0
> Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
> Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
> Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
> Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
>
> Total: 39 110 110
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Observation start time: 08:00:00
> Observation end time: 16:00:00
> Total observation time: 8 hours
>
> Official Counter: Glen Chretien
>
> Observers: Chuck Carlson, Lori-Ann Chretien, Tom Delaney
>
> Visitors:
> All day was a race between visitors(12) and Monarch butterflies(13). The
> humans may have lost the numbers game but brought great interactions.
> Notably, Dave and Connie Ward and Silas Wilkins showed great interest in
> the program and promised to return. Not only was Silas interested in the
> raptor count but he was enchanted by the number of dragonflies surrounding
> us and we hope he soon gets to meet another hawk watch regular who we know
> has a similar passion.
>
>
> Weather:
> Great big blue skies greeted our arrival this morning. For the first time
> this season, Mount Washington was visible to the unaided eye. Upon arrival
> there was only a very light breeze from the N and a temperature of 62 F.
> Only very high cirrus clouds to the west would hint at things to come.
> There was a hint of overcast moving in by the lunch hour but the afternoon
> returned to strong warm sunshine. Although winds were very light all day a
> switch to SSW after 2:30 DST slowed down the movement of birds
> dramatically.
>
> Raptor Observations:
> Highest count day total of the pre-season.
>
> 12:05 PM DST brought us the first true kettle of the season. A calling
> Common Raven to the east caused me to look up. Instead of witnessing the
> expected, an adult Broad-winged scraped just over the treetops and circled
> right above the observers. Within seconds it was joined by 5 more adults
> and they kettled just above the platform. The thermal caused them to rise
> rapidly directly above us and they were soon pepper flakes against the high
> cirrus clouds above.
>
> Non-migrating raptors:
> 1 Cooper�s Hawk
> 1 Peregrine Falcon
> 2 Bald Eagle
> 3 Red-tailed Hawk
> 4 Turkey Vulture
>
> The raptors knew we didn�t want the pre-season to end, and put on a show
> for the ages in the last 15 minutes. Our local Peregrine made its
> appearance, first chasing a Raven. Its attention was drawn away helping me
> find the last Osprey of the day. The diving was merciless and the Osprey
> wondered why he didn�t end the travels earlier today. The Peregrine�s
> pursuit ended and the Osprey�s flight became less frantic. It turns out
> that the Pergrine�s attention was instead drawn to a juvenile Northern
> Harrier who was mistakenly following in the wing beats of the Osprey.
> Unbelievably, the last bird of the day was an adult Broadwing who flew
> below the observers while passing through the platform. The only other
> birds I have seen that close was on a hawk release day
>
>
>
> The pre-season has ended and the torch will be passed. We are grateful to
> witness over 100 birds. Thank you to Phil, Mike, Tom M, Tom D., and Chuck
> for all your support.
>
> Non-raptor Observations:
> RTHU 1 today/ 15 season
> Monarchs 13 today/18 season
>
> Butterflies: Red-spotted Purple and Small White
>
> 6 Tree Swallows
> 1 Cliff Swallow
> 4 Chimney Swifts
> 2 Blue-winged Teal
> 1 Red-eyed Vireo
> 3 Yellow-rumped Warblers
>
> Predictions:
> Pre-season is over and the full-time Hawk counter will soon take her post.
> Weather looks rough until the end of the week but we all know New England
> weather can be changeable. Thank you for joining me for the pre-season.
> ========================================================================
> Report submitted by Glen Chretien (<b0ba_fet...>)
> Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at:
> www.harriscenter.org
>
>
> More site information at hawkcount.org:
> https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=320 > Back to top <#m_1513233113728149169_digest_top>
> Rare Bird Alert, New Hampshire, August 31, 2026
> <http://groups.google.com/group/nhbirds/t/35d503a1333d85a3?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > Mark Suomala <suomalamark...>: Aug 31 01:06PM -0400
>
> This is New Hampshire Audubon's Rare Bird Alert for August 31st, 2026.
>
>
>
> A CASPIAN TERN was seen in Hampton Harbor on August 27th, and 1 was seen at
> Odiorne Point State Park in Rye on the 27th and 29th.
>
>
>
> 2 FORSTER’S TERNS were seen at Peirce Island in Portsmouth, 1 was seen from
> Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, and 2 were seen in Hampton Harbor, all on
> several days during the past week.
>
>
>
> A LITTLE GULL was seen at Odiorne Point State Park on August 23rd, and
>
> 2 GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULLS were seen on the Merrimack River in Manchester
> on August 27th.
>
>
>
> A RED-NECKED PHALAROPE was seen in Akers Pond in Errol on August 25th, and
> 2 were seen at the Balsams property in Dixville (currently closed to public
> access) on the 26th.
>
>
>
> 4 AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS were seen at the Isles of Shoals on August 30th.
>
>
>
> A MARBLED GODWIT was seen at the Durham Town Landing and Jackson’s Landing
> on the Oyster River all during the past week, and it was last reported on
> the 25th.
>
>
>
> A HUDSONIAN GODWIT was seen in Hampton Harbor on August 24th-30th.
>
>
>
> 2 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS were seen in the Hampton Salt Marsh Conservation
> Area on August 27th-29th.
>
>
>
> 2 “WESTERN” WILLETS were seen at Odiorne Point State Park in Rye on August
> 24th-30th.
>
>
>
> An “EASTERN” WILLET was seen in Hampton Harbor, and 1 was also seen on Star
> Island, both during the past week.
>
>
>
> 3 WESTERN SANDPIPERS were seen in Plaice Cove in Hampton on August 27th,
> and a DUNLIN was seen here on the 26th.
>
>
>
> A juvenile YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON was seen roosting in a tree along
> Route 1A across from the St. Elizabeth Church in Seabrook on several days
> during the past week.
>
>
>
> A juvenile BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON was seen at Bedell Bridge State
> Historic Site in Haverhill on several days during the past week.
>
>
>
> A few LITTLE BLUE HERONS were seen in the Parson’s Creek salt marsh located
> west of Route 1A and across from Wallis Sands State Beach, 3 were seen in
> pools just south of Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, 1 was seen at Amazon
> Park Pond in Somersworth, and 1 was seen at Pickering Ponds in Rochester,
> all on several days during the past week.
>
>
>
> 248 GREAT EGRETS, and 25 SNOWY EGRETS were all seen roosting along Route
> 107 in Seabrook on August 29th.
>
>
>
> A SNOWY EGRET was seen at the Bellamy River Wildlife Management Area in
> Dover on August 24th.
>
>
>
> A hybrid between a TRICOLORED HERON and a SNOWY EGRET was seen in Philbrick
> Marsh in North Hampton on August 24th.
>
>
>
> 3 GREEN HERONS were seen along the Upper Coos Recreational Trail in
> Colebrook on August 24th.
>
>
>
> 2 SANDHILL CRANES continue to be seen in fields along Plains Road in Monroe
> and were last reported from Coppermine Road on August 24th.
>
>
>
> A BLACK VULTURE was seen in Stratham on August 24th.
>
>
>
> A DICKCISSEL was seen at Goss Farm in Rye on August 30th.
>
>
>
> A PHILADELPHIA VIREO was seen in Freedom Town Forest. 1 was seen in
> Grantham, and 1 was seen in Unity, all during the past week.
>
>
>
> An ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER was seen at Green Wagon Farm in Keene on August
> 30
> th.
>
>
>
> 3 CAPE MAY WARBLERS were seen in Croydon on August 24th.
>
>
>
> An ORCHARD ORIOLE was seen at Blackberry Way in Manchester on August 30th.
>
>
>
> An OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER was seen at Odiorne Point State Park in Rye on
> August 25th.
>
>
>
> 2 BANK SWALLOWS and a NORTHERN ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOW were seen at Powder
> Mill Pond in Hancock on August 25th.
>
>
>
> COMMON NIGHTHAWK migration has already begun with over 9,000 (about 3,000
> each site) recorded by observers at Storrs Street in Concord, Franklin
> Falls in Franklin, and Powder Mill Pond in Hancock since August 17th.
> Volunteer-observers are welcome to assist!
>
>
>
> Fall season hawk migration observation has started and observers have
> counted over 70 raptors so far (mainly BROAD-WINGED HAWKS) from the Pack
> Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory. Be sure to visit and help the
> official counters!
>
>
>
> An archive of rare bird alerts is available at nhaudubon.org/rba. If you
> have seen any rare birds recently you can leave a voicemail at (603)
> 224-9909, following the prompts on how to report a rare bird. You can also
> send your sightings via email to <birdsetc...> Please put “Rare
> Bird” in the subject line and include the location of the sighting and your
> phone number.
>
>
>
> *What is the Rare Bird Alert?*
>
> The New Hampshire Rare Bird Alert is a list of birds that is posted,
> usually on a weekly basis on NH Audubon’s website, and several public
> websites. The primary goal of the list is to help bird watchers find
> uncommon or rare birds that occur within the geographical boundaries of NH.
>
>
>
> *What makes a bird rare?*
>
> A bird may be considered rare if it’s outside its usual range, present at
> an unusual time of year, or found in an unexpected part of the state. For
> example, a Red-bellied Woodpecker in southern NH is expected, but one in
> Coos County would be unusual. A Black-throated Blue Warbler in summer is
> normal but in winter it would be rare. While a Roseate Spoonbill would be
> rare in any season. To learn more, read “So You Think You Found a Rare
> Bird? A Quick Guide to What Counts and How to Report It”
> <
> https://joyofbirding.nhaudubon.org/what-is-a-rare-bird-and-how-to-report-it/ > >
> on
> the *Joy of Birding.*
>
>
>
> Thanks very much and good birding!
>
>
>
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> Hampton
> <http://groups.google.com/group/nhbirds/t/5c3077f5e7153ba7?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > Aaronian, Rich <raaronian...>: Aug 31 02:14PM
>
> Henry’s Pool
> Hudsonian Whimbrel continuing
>
> Hampton Conservation Area
> Short-billed Dowitcher 1 juvenile
> Killdeer 1
> Greater Yellowlegs 8
> Semipalmated SP 4
> Snowy Egret 53
> Great Egret 5
> Barn Swallow 3
>
> Rich Aaronian, Exeter
> Sent from my iPhone
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> Manchester NIghthawk Count: 1
> <http://groups.google.com/group/nhbirds/t/eb2f7ac32767ffb9?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > David <dswiedner...>: Aug 30 08:55PM -0400
>
> 18:10-19:30, N Eversource Parking Lot. 1 Nighthawk flew down Merrimack
> River over Amoskeag Falls at 18:50, then flew SE toward downtown.
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> 1,493 Nighthawks - Franklin Falls
> <http://groups.google.com/group/nhbirds/t/14c5f1cf11150783?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > Rob Woodward <toucanrob...>: Aug 31 12:58AM
>
> Within a minute of my arrival at 3:55 nighthawks were already flying.
> Should I have started at 3:30? By 4:30 the count was 729.
> Then things slowed down at 5:00 and resumed at 6:00 with another flock of
> over 300. More cross-traffic meant many flocks were "catch-and-release."
> At 7:00 just a trickle leaked through until 7:30.
> Not many raptors but tonight's shorebird was a calling Greater
> Yellowlegs. We rescued a road-crossing Milk Snake.
> Tonight's epicurean repast was taken at Tilton Taco Bell.
> Season Total = 5,522.
> Rob WoodwardLaconia, NH
> jennifer Frost <jennfrost67...>: Aug 30 10:56PM -0400
>
> Where is your observation location? Jennifer
>
> On Sun, Aug 30, 2026 at 8:58 PM 'Rob Woodward' via NHBirds <
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> Concord nighthawk migration 56 birds
> <http://groups.google.com/group/nhbirds/t/3bd299b978ab845c?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > Zeke Cornell <zekecornell...>: Aug 30 08:01PM -0400
>
> Greetings,
>
> Six of us watched every direction, but there were few birds on this cloudy
> evening. Rain arrived just as we finished. The Chimney Swift numbers are
> way down, as well.
>
> For the season: 3,063 nighthawks...
>
> Zeke Cornell
> Bow, NH
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