Date: 6/26/19 4:32 pm From: 'Blake Allison' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] Re: [UVB] W. Lebanon Least Bittern - Bingo!
The "pond" is the one behind Price Chopper, identified in eBird reports as "Cranberry Pond Wetlands."
Should have provided that detail the first time. Sorry.
Blake
Lyme, NH 03768-3400
On Wednesday, June 26, 2019, 7:26:43 PM EDT, david merker <buteojamaica...> wrote:
Behind price chopper?
David Merker
Etna, New Hampshire
Cape May Raptor Banding Project Inc.
www.capemayraptors.org
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On Jun 26, 2019, at 7:21 PM, Blake Allison <000000085d6e0931-dmarc-request...> wrote:
At about 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Ed Hack and I saw the bird alight in cattails near the pond's back, left hand corner. It did not reappear before we departed around 2:30.
Blake Allison
Lyme, NH 03768-3400
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Date: 6/26/19 4:20 pm From: 'Blake Allison' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] W. Lebanon Least Bittern - Bingo!
At about 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Ed Hack and I saw the bird alight in cattails near the pond's back, left hand corner. It did not reappear before we departed around 2:30. Blake Allison Lyme, NH 03768-3400
Date: 6/25/19 8:52 am From: Ginger Wells-Kay <gardening...> Subject: [NHBirds] Bobolinks in Belmont
Whoops! Sent this out earlier without changing the subject line. Please see bobolink message below!Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone
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From: Ginger Wells-Kay <gardening...>
Date: 6/25/19 10:40 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: <lpcharron...>, <nhbirds...>
Subject: RE: [NHBirds] Spotted sandpiper
If anyone would like to see and hear busy, joyful bobolinks in Belmont, go to the interesection of Cotton Hill Rd and Garden Hill Dr. Pull off to the side and enjoy the spectacular view of the lakes below. The fields on both sides of the road are filled with grasses and wildflowers. Lady's bedstraw now predominates so that on a sunny day the air smells of vanilla. The bobolinks are flying, singing, perching on shrubby plants, swooping over the fields, and diving into the nesting areas. Hoping the farmer will hold off mowing until the bobolinks have fledged.Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone-------- Original message --------From: Lori Charron <lpcharron...> Date: 6/23/19 10:13 PM (GMT-05:00) To: <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] Spotted sandpiper I have a question, Does the spotted sandpiper act like a killdeer if you are close to its nest? Twice now I have seen the same spotted sandpiper act this way. I have not seen a nest, but the bird does this behavior when we walk by a certain area. Thoughts! Sent from my iPad-- To Change your e-mail delivery settings (digest, daily, no mail) visit:https://groups.google.com/group/nhbirds/subscribe?hl=en--- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NHBirds" group.To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to nhbirds+<unsubscribe...> post to this group, send email to <nhbirds...> this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nhbirds.To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/nhbirds/<F5B4EEDA-3654-455A-9280-2CD2D22DDB83...> more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
If anyone would like to see and hear busy, joyful bobolinks in Belmont, go to the interesection of Cotton Hill Rd and Garden Hill Dr. Pull off to the side and enjoy the spectacular view of the lakes below. The fields on both sides of the road are filled with grasses and wildflowers. Lady's bedstraw now predominates so that on a sunny day the air smells of vanilla. The bobolinks are flying, singing, perching on shrubby plants, swooping over the fields, and diving into the nesting areas. Hoping the farmer will hold off mowing until the bobolinks have fledged.Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone
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From: Lori Charron <lpcharron...>
Date: 6/23/19 10:13 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: <nhbirds...>
Subject: [NHBirds] Spotted sandpiper
I have a question, Does the spotted sandpiper act like a killdeer if you are close to its nest? Twice now I have seen the same spotted sandpiper act this way. I have not seen a nest, but the bird does this behavior when we walk by a certain area. Thoughts! Sent from my iPad-- To Change your e-mail delivery settings (digest, daily, no mail) visit:https://groups.google.com/group/nhbirds/subscribe?hl=en--- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NHBirds" group.To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to nhbirds+<unsubscribe...> post to this group, send email to <nhbirds...> this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nhbirds.To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/nhbirds/<F5B4EEDA-3654-455A-9280-2CD2D22DDB83...> more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Date: 6/24/19 5:08 pm From: Mark Suomala <mrsuomala...> Subject: [NHBirds] Rare Bird Alert, New Hampshire, June 24, 2019
This is New Hampshire Audubon's Rare Bird Alert for Monday, June 24th, 2019.
The previously reported LITTLE EGRET that had been seen with SNOWY EGRETS in
the marsh located on the west side of Route 1A opposite Wallis Sands in Rye
was last reported on June 19th, but it may still be in the area.
A TRUMPETER SWAN was discovered at NH Audubon’s Abe Emerson Marsh in Candia
on April 13th, has continued being seen there, and was last reported on June
22nd.
3 MISSISSIPPI KITE breeding territories, one each in Durham, Newmarket, and
Stratham continue to have reports of adult birds. The easiest birds to see
are in Durham usually along Madbury Road near Maple Street.
2 SANDHILL CRANES were seen in the vicinity of Sweat Meadows on the
Androscoggin River in Errol on June 17th.
A LEAST BITTERN was again reported from the Cranberry Pond wetlands behind
the shopping center in West Lebanon on June 23rd.
2 pairs of PIPING PLOVERS and 1 pair of LEAST TERNS are nesting at Hampton
Beach State Park. Please be careful not to disturb these birds when you are
at the beach.
A GREAT EGRET was seen in Horseshoe Pond in Merrimack on June 20th and 21st.
4 PURPLE MARTINS were seen at Awcomin Marsh in Rye on June 21st.
GRASSHOPPER SPARROWS were again reported from the Concord Airport, and
Cemetery Fields in Amherst during the past week.
6 FOX SPARROWS were reported from the White Mountains during the past week.
A nesting pair of BLUE-WINGED WARBLERS was seen in Lyme on June 18th.
An out-of-season RED-NECKED GREBE and an out-of-season GREAT CORMORANT were
both seen on the coast on June 22nd.
This message is also available by phone recording: call (603) 224-9909 and
press 4 as directed or ask to be transferred. If you have seen any
interesting birds recently, you can leave a message at the end of the
recording or send your sightings to the RBA via e-mail at:
<birdsetc...> Please put either "bird sighting" or "Rare Bird
Alert" in the subject line and be sure to include your mailing address and
phone number. The RBA is also available on-line at the New Hampshire Audubon
web site, www.nhaudubon.org
I have a question, Does the spotted sandpiper act like a killdeer if you are close to its nest? Twice now I have seen the same spotted sandpiper act this way. I have not seen a nest, but the bird does this behavior when we walk by a certain area. Thoughts!
Date: 6/23/19 2:17 pm From: Mark Suomala <mrsuomala...> Subject: [NHBirds] Trudeau Rd Capitol Chapter Field Trip results
On Saturday, June 22, 10 of us birded The Trudeau Road trails in Bethlehem,
Participants were from Hudson, Derry, Manchester, Concord, Lincoln, and
Glen.
Highlights:
Hooded Merganser 1 seen in open water
Great Blue Heron 1-2 flyovers
Turkey Vulture several flyovers
Large accipiter – Northern Goshawk or Cooper’s Hawk flying high with Common
Raven
Mourning Dove 1
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1 male visiting Larger Blue Flag (Iris)
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker several
Hairy Woodpecker 1-2
Northern Flicker 1-2 calling in distance
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher several heard
Alder Flycatcher 1 seen and heard
Blue-headed Vireo several
Red-eyed Vireo several
Blue Jay several
American Crow several
Common Raven many!
Black-capped Chickadee several
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1-2
White-breasted Nuthatch 1-2
Winter Wren 1 heard
Marsh Wren 1 seen
Swainson’s Thrush several heard
Hermit Thrush 1-2 heard
American Robin several
Cedar Waxwing small flock
Nashville Warbler several seen and heard
Northern Parula 1 along road
Magnolia Warbler several seen and heard
Black-throated Green Warbler 1-2
Blackburnian Warbler 1 along road
Ovenbird 1 across road
Northern Waterthrush 1 singing in wetland
Common Yellowthroat several in wetland
Canada Warbler 1-2 heard
Song Sparrow 1-2 probable nest
Swamp Sparrow several seen and heard
White-throated Sparrow several
Dark-eyed Junco 1
Red-winged Blackbird 1
Purple Finch 2
Old nest site of Black-backed Woodpecker with beveled entry hole
Three-leaved False Solomon’s Seal small colony with some in bloom
Date: 6/22/19 7:27 pm From: 'Bill' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] Black-Crown Night-Heron at Great Island Common
Today, Sat. 6/22/19At the Great Island Common in Newcastle, NH today around 7pm there was a Black-Crown Night-Heron sitting on the rocks down by the water.It was sitting there for about 10 minutes and I managed to get a good view with my Spotting Scope from the parking spot on the ocean side.Quite a treat for me because it was a life bird for me....I was thrilled.----------------Many Common Eider ducks with this years family of littlebaby duckies floating around today.-------------------------------------On Friday, 6/21/19 I saw a Long Tailed Duck close to shorewhere route 111 meets route 1 along the coast.
Bill Perry from Hampstead, NH
Date: 6/22/19 3:44 pm From: Stephen Mirick <smirick...> Subject: [NHBirds] NH Coast (Gr. Cormorant, RN Grebe, 753 Common Eiders)
Jane and I did a rather complete count of Eiders along the coast from
Seabrook north to Portsmouth. Low tide, poor lighting, and hordes of
people near Odiorne didn't help.
Common Eider 753 Relatively complete survey of coast. Includes 606
adults/suabadults and 147 babies. Surprisingly few babies, but rather
high count of adults. Counts of babies from past years (not necessarily
complete coast):
7/27/97 - 13 young south of Odiorne.
7/25/98 - 4 young in Rye harbor.
6/17/99 - 3 young at Seal Rocks in Rye.
6/2/02 - 69 young at Seal Rocks in Rye.
6/11/03 - 6 young south of Odiorne.
7/11/03 - 13 young at Seal Rocks in Rye.
6/19/04 - 27 young on NH Coast (19 Seal Rocks & 8 off Little Boar's Head)
7/23/06 - 20 young at Seal Rocks in Rye.
6/20/07 - 46 young on NH Coast (41 at Pulpit Rocks in Rye)
6/15/08 - 90 young on NH Coast
6/14/09 - 69 young on NH Coast
6/6/10 - 35 young at Seal Rocks in Rye
6/7/13 - 148 young along NH Coast
6/23/18 - Not careful differentiation of young. 816 total eiders, 1/2
estimated as being young.
6/22/19 - 147 young along NH Coast
Surf Scoter 2
White-winged Scoter 8
Black Scoter 47
RED-NECKED GREBE 1 At least one continues from Ragged Neck.
Bonaparte's Gull 1 1st summer bird with RBGU.
Ring-billed Gull 42 All 1st summer birds together on north end of
Jenness Beach. With only a single BOGU.
Common Loon 2
GREAT CORMORANT 1 Young bird perched on rocks off North Hampton
State Beach with DCCO. Distinctly larger with thick bill and some white
around chin. Belly not well seen.
Snowy Egret 8 No sign of Little Egret.
Willow Flycatcher 2
Date: 6/22/19 3:09 pm From: Stephen Mirick <smirick...> Subject: [NHBirds] Mississippi Kite NEST in Durham
The Mississippi Kite nest in Durham has been found and apparently word
is getting out and several birders have now visited. I first heard
about it from Allan Murray earlier this week. Jane and I visited the
nest today and readily found it with a bird incubating. More
importantly, I talked for a while with the home owners. They were VERY
NICE and did not have any major objections to having birders staring at
the nest from the road side. I told them there may be lots of visiting
birders and they didn't seem to mind as long as people stayed on the
road and did not trespass. I gave them my name, email, and phone number
if birders were misbehaving.
The nest is in back of the house at #85 Madbury Road in Durham. This is
on the west side of Madbury Road, just south of Edgewood. It is several
houses north of last year's nest. It is in a white pine tree, and I
believe there is only one obvious pine tree so the nest is quite obvious
from the road. There is a SIDEWALK and great viewing opportunities from
the sidewalk at #86 Madbury Road (a house that is for sale). Like last
year, mornings would be much better lighting with the sun behind you.
Afternoons are tough lighting.
Like last year, parking is at your own risk. I don't believe there is
"legal" parking anywhere along here. DON'T BLOCK ANY DRIVEWAYS.
Steve Mirick
Bradford, MA
P.S. Despite the rather cold, raw, rainy week. All 3 kite nests,
including one each in Newmarket and Stratham, seem to be doing OK. They
were certainly swaying in the strong winds this afternoon, however!
Date: 6/21/19 9:25 am From: Carol Foss <cfoss...> Subject: [NHBirds] Do you bird in Bear Brook State Park?
I know that Pawtuckaway is a favorite destination for birders, but I am less aware of birding activity at Bear Brook. Nonetheless, I wanted birders to be aware that The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and the Bear Brook State Park Management Plan Steering Committee are in the process of revising the management plan for Bear Brook State Park. There will be a public listening session at NH Fish & Game (11 Hazen Drive in Concord) from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. next Thursday, June 27. The purpose of the session is to hear opinions from local and state-wide associations and organizations, recreational clubs, forestry and wildlife professionals, and citizens on the current management of the property, existing uses, and desire and suitability of new uses at Bear Brook State Park.
If you are unable to attend the session but have opinions or ideas you would like to share, you can send them to <Johanna.Lyons...><mailto:<Johanna.Lyons...>.
I am serving on the steering committee, so you are welcome to contact me as well.
Happy birding!
Carol
Carol R. Foss, Ph.D.
Senior Advisor for Science and Policy
New Hampshire Audubon
84 Silk Farm Road
Concord, NH 03301
Date: 6/21/19 4:01 am From: Sandy Turner <tmsprgrn...> Subject: [NHBirds] Fwd: Fatal wild bird disease suspected to be back in N.S.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Kenneth Rhodes <kmr80...> Date: Thu, Jun 20, 2019 at 4:33 PM Subject: Re: Fatal wild bird disease suspected to be back in N.S. To: Greg Baker <baker.gregj...>, Andryshak, Caroline < <caroline.andryshak...>, Ann DeMott <c.anndemott...>, Anne Fay <annefay...>, Baker, Joanne <joanne.m.baker...>, Basso, Joe & Buffi <leah.basso...>, C. Patrick Dollard <cdollar1...>, Carol & Patrick Banks <caranba...>, Cimino, Carolyn (Birder) < <sailcarm...>, Cox-Laird, Robin (Birder) <robincoxlaird...>, Curtis Wettje <cwettje...>, Doug Diesu <ddcprinter...>, Edie Bradbury <ediebradbury...>, Elseroad, Judy <judyelseroad...>, Evan hall <Evan.Hall...>, Frantz, Mary (Birder) < <maryfrantz...>, Ginny & Steve Voit (Birders) <Ginnyvoit...>, Gordon, Colin (Birder) <snookgordon...>, Grace Savage < <saage99...>, Hippern, Dennis <dhippern...>, Hugh & Lynn Stevenson/Campbell <joebobhugh...>, Huzarski, Maureen < <mhuzarski...>, Joanna Mecca <scubavinny...>, Joe Modjeska (Birder) <jmodjeska...>, Judy Hayward <hayday50...>, Lani York (Birder) <york2...>, Marion Conley (Birder) < <swampfox5645...>, Marion Plemons <roselight56...>, Marsha Ramah <mramah16...>, Martin Meighen (Birder) <nehram2...>, Mary Elder (Birder) <maryldr8...>, O'Connell, Kim (Birder) < <tktres...>, Odien, Jean & Bob (Birder) <jmeccaodien...>, Pam Williams (Birder) <pamwilliamsent...>, Rask, Felicity (Birder) < <jericson7...>, Robyn Robbins <Rrobbins43...>, Russ Ramah (Birder) <Russramah...>, Sarah A Baker (gmail) < <baker.sarah.a...>, Schnee, Jane (Birder) <sunwrent...>, Sharon Krotzer (Birder Malabar) <smkrotzer...>, Shelley Anderson < <shelley_anderson1...>, Susan Drew <susandrew...>, Terry Huzarski <terryhuzarski...>, Tom Nelson (Birder) < <tomscout46...>, Turner, Sandy & Mark (Birders) <tmsprgrn...>, Voelpert, Larry (Birder) <eggvoel...>, Willmott, Mary & Ian (Birder) < <seawings5...>, Winter, Donna <dwinter55...>
Thanks for the link. Please let me know if you hear it is effecting finches in FL. (It is HOT and Humid!) Ken
------------------------------ *From: *Greg Baker <baker.gregj...> *Date: *Thu, 20 Jun 2019 10:31:19 -0300 *To: *"Andryshak, Caroline" <caroline.andryshak...>, Ann DeMott < <c.anndemott...>, Anne Fay <annefay...>, "Baker, Greg" < <baker.gregj...>, "Baker, Joanne" <joanne.m.baker...>, "Basso, Joe & Buffi" <leah.basso...>, "C. Patrick Dollard" < <cdollar1...>, Carol & Patrick Banks <caranba...>, "Cimino, Carolyn (Birder)" <sailcarm...>, "Cox-Laird, Robin (Birder)" < <robincoxlaird...>, Curtis Wettje <cwettje...>, Doug Diesu <ddcprinter...>, Edie Bradbury <ediebradbury...>, "Elseroad, Judy" <judyelseroad...>, Evan hall <Evan.Hall...>, "Frantz, Mary (Birder)" <maryfrantz...>, "Ginny & Steve Voit (Birders)" <Ginnyvoit...>, "Gordon, Colin (Birder)" < <snookgordon...>, Grace Savage <saage99...>, "Hippern, Dennis" <dhippern...>, Hugh & Lynn Stevenson/Campbell < <joebobhugh...>, "Huzarski, Maureen" <mhuzarski...>, Joanna Mecca <scubavinny...>, "Joe Modjeska (Birder)" <jmodjeska...>, Judy Hayward <hayday50...>, "Lani York (Birder)" < <york2...>, "Marion Conley (Birder)" <swampfox5645...>, Marion Plemons <roselight56...>, Marsha Ramah <mramah16...>, "Martin Meighen (Birder)" <nehram2...>, "Mary Elder (Birder)" < <maryldr8...>, "O'Connell, Kim (Birder)" <tktres...>, "Odien, Jean & Bob (Birder)" <jmeccaodien...>, "Pam Williams (Birder)" < <pamwilliamsent...>, "Rask, Felicity (Birder)" <jericson7...>, "Rhodes, Kenneth & Priscilla (Birder)" <kmr80...>, Robyn Robbins <Rrobbins43...>, "Russ Ramah (Birder)" <Russramah...>, "Sarah A Baker (gmail)" <baker.sarah.a...>, "Schnee, Jane (Birder)" < <sunwrent...>, "Sharon Krotzer (Birder Malabar)" <smkrotzer...>, Shelley Anderson <shelley_anderson1...>, Susan Drew < <susandrew...>, Terry Huzarski <terryhuzarski...>, "Tom Nelson (Birder)" <tomscout46...>, "Turner, Sandy & Mark (Birders)" <tmsprgrn...>, "Voelpert, Larry (Birder)" <eggvoel...>, "Willmott, Mary & Ian (Birder)" <seawings5...>, "Winter, Donna" < <dwinter55...> *Subject: *Fwd: Fatal wild bird disease suspected to be back in N.S.
Hi to all our Barefoot Bay Birders, I am not sure if all our American friends will be able to follow this link to an article posted by the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corp). It describes a fatal disease that is killing many gregarious birds especially finches. Have a look. It recommends taking down your bird feeders as the disease spreads through moist bird seed and bird-baths. Our feathered friends certainly need our help. Thanks. ... Greg
Date: 6/20/19 4:55 pm From: Robert Rotberg <rirotberg...> Subject: Re: [NHBirds] Dominance games at my feeder.
In Mass., not NH, but my RB Grosbeak ousted a blue jay from the feeder, gave way to grackle, came back and threatened house finches, cowered before a different blue jay, and then hung around for his next turn at the sunflower seeds
> On Jun 20, 2019, at 7:30 PM, 'Stephen Whitney' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> wrote:
>
>>> 6/20/2019 19:14
> <nhbirds...>
> "Stephen Whitney" <swhit_41...>
> Subject: Dominance games at my feeder.
>
> Rose-breasted Grosbeak, male sits on porch rail below bird feeder this morning. He then he goes to feeder and there gets into dominance/pecking order games with a Grackle and a Downy Woodpecker, changing places at the feeder. The Downy is pretty much left alone when it feeds, the other two swirl about and trade places. Things get so rowdy that I see the tube feeder knocked off the hook and crash to porch. I take the feeder in and leave a pile of spilled seed on the porch, gone in an hour or so. Late afternoon, a White-breasted Nuthatch gleans a few seeds left on the steps, looks up in my direction and loudly complains, flies off.
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Date: 6/20/19 4:30 pm From: 'Stephen Whitney' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] Dominance games at my feeder.
>> 6/20/2019 19:14
<nhbirds...>
"Stephen Whitney" <swhit_41...>
Subject: Dominance games at my feeder.
Rose-breasted Grosbeak, male sits on porch rail below bird feeder this morning. He then he goes to feeder and there gets into dominance/pecking order games with a Grackle and a Downy Woodpecker, changing places at the feeder. The Downy is pretty much left alone when it feeds, the other two swirl about and trade places. Things get so rowdy that I see the tube feeder knocked off the hook and crash to porch. I take the feeder in and leave a pile of spilled seed on the porch, gone in an hour or so. Late afternoon, a White-breasted Nuthatch gleans a few seeds left on the steps, looks up in my direction and loudly complains, flies off.
Date: 6/20/19 6:45 am From: Catherine Fisher <catherineckx...> Subject: [NHBirds] LEE TADPOLE STROLL, Saturday
With permission of the moderator:
This Saturday I'll be leading the Lee Conservation Commission's 2nd annual Tadpole Stroll. What better way to celebrate the day-old season than by dipping for critters in the Town Forest's Mast Way vernal pool? Last year's expedition had folks dipping up fairy shrimp, wood frog tadpoles, spotted salamander tadpoles, tiny spring peeper tadpoles, and the larvae of invertebrates such as dragonflies, damselflies, predaceous diving beetles, caddis flies with their remarkable cocoons, and the strange, scarlet larvae of blind mosquitoes (non-biting midges). With this spring's abundant rain, the pool's water level remains quite high and it is brimful with life.
Dipping containers will be available, but feel free to bring your own. A magnifying glass is also helpful. This is mosquito/tick season, so come prepared, and wear waterproof footwear (or sneakers that you don't mind getting wet....).
All ages are welcome! We'll meet at the Lee Library parking lot at 10:00 a.m.
Had a winter wren in Epping yesterday. Not a review species in e-bird, but i don’t ever remember having one here in the summer before. And I think the call notes I was hearing in the area were probably juveniles, so that’s pretty cool.
Two black-throated blue warblers and a Black-billed Cuckoo singing at the Mast Road Conservation Area this morning, but the bugs are wicked bad there now.
Visited Brentwood mitigation a week or so ago. Got a late start, 10am, but did not see or hear any Grebes. The trails are getting pretty overgrown, and lines of sight into the ponds are tougher than they used to be, so it’s possible I just missed them. Tick central, though.
Date: 6/19/19 9:37 am From: Ken Klapper <kklapper...> Subject: [NHBirds] Little Egret in a new location
Robert Ridgely and I just spotted the subject bird, along with two Snowies and a Great Egret, in the marsh adjacent to Route 1A, just south of the Rye/N Hampton town line. Birders Karen and Peg were there as well, and mentioned they saw it earlier at the usual spot across from Wallis Sands.
Date: 6/18/19 6:23 pm From: Wayne Scott <wsscott...> Subject: [NHBirds] Blue-winged Warbler pair Confirmed Nesting in Lyme
Found a nesting pair (and possibly a third individual) off Route 10 about a mile and a half north of North Thetford Road intersection. I was able to obtain several photos showing the adults carrying food. A photo is included in the ebird report at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S57497671. Looking on ebird records, I do not see any nesting records for Grafton County, though I've heard that Huntington Hill WMA in Hanover has been a reliable spot in the past.
Date: 6/18/19 7:15 am From: Christine Sheridan <cmsbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] Re: Immature Black-crowned Night Heron/Nashua
Took some googling, but I finally verified that these birds retain immature
plumage till their third year.
Adults and immatures turn up annually along this stretch of river, but we
haven’t yet determined if they breed here.
Chris Sheridan
Nashua
On Mon, Jun 17, 2019 at 4:53 PM Christine Sheridan <cmsbirds...>
wrote:
> Just had a BCNH in immature plumage fly in to Jackson Falls (at
> Margaritas.) Can it possibly be young of this year?
>
> Chris Sheridan
> Nashua
>
Date: 6/17/19 5:06 pm From: Mark Suomala <mrsuomala...> Subject: [NHBirds] Rare Bird Alert, New Hampshire, June 17, 2019
This is New Hampshire Audubon's Rare Bird Alert for Monday, June 17th, 2019.
A LITTLE EGRET continues to be seen with SNOWY EGRETS in the marsh located
on the side of Route 1A opposite Wallis Sands in Rye, and was last reported
on June 16th.
A TRUMPETER SWAN was discovered at NH Audubon’s Abe Emerson Marsh in Candia
on April 13th, has continued being seen there, and was last reported on June
16th.
An AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHER was seen flying by Rye Harbor on June 13th.
3 MISSISSIPPI KITE territories, one each in Durham, Newmarket, and Stratham
continue to have reports of adult birds. The easiest birds to see are in
Durham usually along Madbury Road near Maple Street.
2 GOLDEN EAGLES were seen at Tuckerman’s Ravine on Mt Washington on June
10th.
A BLACK VULTURE was seen in Walpole on June 16th.
2 pairs of PIPING PLOVERS and 1 pair of LEAST TERNS are nesting at Hampton
Beach State Park. Please be careful not to disturb these birds when you are
at the beach.
A LEAST BITTERN was reported from the Cranberry Pond wetlands behind the
shopping center in West Lebanon on June 17th, and 2 were reported from World
End Pond in Salem on June 13th.
A late-migrating GREAT EGRET was seen in the Dixville Notch area on June
14th.
12 PURPLE MARTINS were seen along the coast on June 16th.
GRASSHOPPER SPARROWS were reported from the Concord Airport, and Cemetery
Fields in Amherst during the past week.
A FOX SPARROW was reported from Millsfield on June 12th.
5 BICKNELL’S THRUSHES were reported from Cannon Mountain on June 14th, and
3 BICKNELL’S THRUSHES, an OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER, and 3 MOURNING WARBLERS
were reported from the trail up Dixville Peak on June 15th.
2 late-migrating RED-NECKED GREBES were seen in coastal Rye on June 16th.
This message is also available by phone recording: call (603) 224-9909 and
press 4 as directed or ask to be transferred. If you have seen any
interesting birds recently, you can leave a message at the end of the
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Alert" in the subject line and be sure to include your mailing address and
phone number. The RBA is also available on-line at the New Hampshire Audubon
web site, www.nhaudubon.org
Date: 6/16/19 3:42 pm From: Jennifer Frost -Dunbarton <jennfrost67...> Subject: [NHBirds] Trumpeter Swan seen today
We were driving on RT 101 in the rain today when I spotted the Trumpeter swan from the car window. Was able to pull over and confirm with binocs and get some pictures. Sure comes in handy to be a birder and carry these items with you at all times! Can anyone shed any light on why it may be here and staying so long.Why wouldn't it have left in the spring to seek a mate? I read it will likely molt in July/Aug so cannot fly then. I hope it will fly away before fall. Jennifer
Date: 6/16/19 9:10 am From: steph ttlc <steph...> Subject: [NHBirds] Locke Road Field Trip
Although this Capital Chapter trip was officially cancelled due to the weather forecast for morning rain, I headed out there at 7:00 to find 5 birders who hadn't gotten the cancellation notice. The rain held off and although we all considered ourselves novice birders, we decided to go forth and see what we could find - and we didn't do too badly! The following birds were seen:
Date: 6/16/19 6:24 am From: 'Steve Lauermann' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] Re: E-bird issue at 0700 6/16/2019? STILL SLOW, BUT GETTING BETTER!
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve <stevelauermann...>
To: nhbirds <nhbirds...>
Sent: Sun, Jun 16, 2019 7:39 am
Subject: E-bird issue at 0700 6/16/2019?
Anyone else having issues with e-bird?
Every time I try to enter text, I get an animated circle of grey dots indicating that e-bird is frozen.
Perhaps I missed a notice that e-bird is being worked on?
Date: 6/16/19 5:07 am From: Ed Norton <etnorton...> Subject: [NHBirds] E-bird issue at 0700 6/16/2019?
Hi Steve
I am also having eBird problems. I don't know if you are using the app or website, but my site (https://www.birdfinder.net) can't get data from their server as of this morning.
I thought they cut me off so I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one.
Today, Joe Bourget and I traveled north up to the wind farm at the top of Dixville Peak in Dixville in search of boreal birds. It was a good time, even though we missed out on some species we hoped for like Boreal Chickadee, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher and Fox Sparrow. The following are our highlights:
OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER: Two birds singing along some of the logged areas along the access road.
BICKNELL’S THRUSH: Three singing birds just below the turbines. An exciting turnout considering we worked hard to find just one when we came up two years ago. It’s reassuring to still see that this species is still so prevalent here since I helped conduct research with this species here back in 2011.
SWAINSON’S THRUSH: Four singing along the road below the turbines.
MOURNING WARBLER: Three singing birds in some of the the logged areas along the access roads.
BLACKPOLL WARBLER: At least 8 birds including some great up-close views of a female.
Afterwards we went over the border to Moose Bog in the Wenlock WMA in Island Pond, VT where we got to see a male BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKER near a recently discovered nest sight. I know it’s extralimital, but it finally ended my almost 8 year drought of seeing this species!
Date: 6/15/19 3:29 pm From: Stephen Mirick <smirick...> Subject: [NHBirds] Mississippi Kites X 6!!!
Southeastern New Hampshire continues to be the "hot spot" in the
northeastern United States for Mississippi Kites. At least 3
territories are again firmly in place. After fledging three birds last
year (a single chick from each nest), let's hope for another good season
this year.
STRATHAM TERRITORY - 2 birds - One bird seen INCUBATING IN NEST with a
second bird soaring nearby. Not sure when incubation started, perhaps
very recently. This is a new nest site found by Sharon Markey and is
about 1,000' away from last year's nest. It is high up in a WHITE PINE
tree. The kites certainly are using a variety of trees and this is the
2nd time they've used a white pine in NH. The nest is along the
driveway of a residence in the side yard, in a residential neighborhood
with mature trees (like all other nests). Unfortunately, THE NEST CAN
NOT BE SEEN FROM THE ROAD and I'm keeping this nest site location quiet.
NEWMARKET TERRITORY - 1 bird - One bird seen quietly incubating today
high up in red oak along a driveway. Started incubation at least 1 week
ago. We didn't search for a 2nd. Again, this nest appears to be in the
same tree and perhaps the exact location as last year. Again, I am
keeping this nest site location quiet.
DURHAM TERRITORY - 3 birds! - We got a SPECTACULAR aerial show today of
3 birds together. Soaring very low over the houses and trees in the
vicinity of Maple Street and Madbury Road in Durham. At one point, a
bird did a high spectacular dive that dropped a few hundred feet like a
bullet that would have made a Peregrine Falcon jealous! I'm not
comfortable yet with sexing birds, but it may have been 2 males and a
female. Most of the time, it was just two birds following each other
low over the tree tops, back and forth giving spectacular views. After
about 10 minutes of driving me crazy, I ran back to get my camera....and
of course....everyone disappeared when I returned!!! The presence of 3
birds is a bit of a mystery. Jim and Katy had copulation here 3 days
ago. I was kind of hoping that there would be a bird incubating by
now. Is this 3 birds of 4 and one is incubating? Or is this just a
pair with a helper and no incubation started yet? The nest tree from
last year didn't look to be a focal point today and, although there are
some sticks up in that tree, they may be remnants of last year's nest.
Date: 6/15/19 8:51 am From: Sue McGrath <newburyportbirders...> Subject: [NHBirds] Purple Martin Nesting Season Update - Plum Island & Salisbury Beach SR
Hi, Birders ,
Here are the recent findings which seem promising given the wet & cooler weather:
Salisbury Beach State Reservation:
1 Nest - no nest material other than the provided chips & a few green, fruit leaves [young love?]
5 Eggs
Lot #1 South Gourd Array:
9 Nests
34 Eggs
Lot#1 North Gourd Array:
4 Nests
21 Eggs
North End Site:
9 Nests
32 Eggs
Enjoy this lovely day!
Good birding, Sue
Sue McGrath Lynette Leka Jane Sender Purple Martin Volunteer Landlords
Three or more pairs of nesting bobolinks in a very large Belmont, NH meadow. What an exuberant, talkative bird and so enjoyable to watch. They have been around for nearly a month now. Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone
Date: 6/15/19 1:56 am From: Jane Hills <jhbird...> Subject: [NHBirds] Sunday Locke Road field trip CANCELLED
Because of the forecast of rain for at least part of the morning tomorrow, I am cancelling the Capital Area Chapter field trip I am scheduled to lead at Locke Road in Concord tomorrow (Sunday, June 16).
Jane
Jane Hills
Manchester, NH
jhbird(at)myfairpoint(dot)net
"We are all environmentalists now, but we are not all planetists. An environmentalist realizes that nature has its pleasures and deserves respect. A planetist puts the earth ahead of the earthlings." --William Safire
Date: 6/14/19 4:34 pm From: Mark Suomala <mrsuomala...> Subject: [NHBirds] Cannnon Mt Bicknell's Thrushes, Trudeau Rd, Jefferson Notch
Guided a birder from Wales on Cannon Mt for Bicknell's Thrush. Foggy, a little breezy, and in the high forties.
Highlights: 2 Bicknell's Thrushes seen very well, and 2-3 more heard est 6 Blackpoll Warblers
Trudeau Rd, late morning, sunny and buggy. Join me for a NH Audubon Capitol Chapter birdwalk here on June 22 Highlights: Broad-winged Hawk 1 Yellow-bellied Flycatcher several Alder Flycatcher 1 Swainson's Thrush several Hermit Thrush several Nashville Warbler several Canada Warbler 2 Magnolia Warbler 2 Common Yellowthroat 1 Swamp Sparrow 1 Good variety of flowers and some butterflies
Jefferson Notch Road is open. Drove to Caps Ridge Trailhead in pouring rain. Waited for rain to stop at around 2:30 p.m. and got out for brief walk. Rhodora was in full bloom - late! Highlights: Swainson's Thrush 10 very active, vocalizing and foraging Yellow-bellied Flycatcher several Dark-eyed Junco several a few warblers
The Pair of Mississippi Kite's were very active on Madbury road in Durham late morning, flying back and fourth catching bugs. I observed one bird feeding the other high up in a tree a few houses up for the original nesting site. They did not seem to stay in any one area and I lost the pair flying towards the high school.
Date: 6/14/19 7:11 am From: Susan Wrisley <swrisley13...> Subject: [NHBirds] Piping Plover Chicks - Hampton SP
Four fluffy bits of popcorn (Piping Plover chicks) were running around Hampton Beach SP, near Concord Ave. A pair is still incubating at the other exclosure, and another pair seems to have claimed the volley ball court.
A Least Tern pair is nesting in the same spot as previous years. 2 eggs were visible when the bird flew to chase two other Leasts that were flying around in the area.
Yesterday I spotted a beached loon, in an attempt to get photos for the Loon Preservation Committee, it scooted back into the water only to beach itself again. Any beached loon or loon in an estuary, according to the biologist, should be called in. At this time of year, they should not be in estuaries at all. Either out in the ocean, or on a pond or lake nesting.
Last seen yesterday heading under the bridge near the boat launch at Odiorne Point in Rye.
If you see the loon, please call them at 436-LOON.
Date: 6/13/19 7:28 am From: Charlee Breen <bufflehead444...> Subject: [NHBirds] Loon in need of rescue Rye
Yesterday I spotted a beached loon, in an attempt to get photos for the Loon Preservation Committee, it scooted back into the water only to beach itself again. Any beached loon or loon in an estuary, according to the biologist, should be called in. At this time of year, they should not be in estuaries at all. Either out in the ocean, or on a pond or lake nesting.
Last seen yesterday heading under the bridge near the boat launch at Odiorne Point in Rye.
If you see the loon, please call them at 436-LOON.
Date: 6/13/19 6:30 am From: Kyle Wilmarth <kyle.wilmarth...> Subject: [NHBirds] Least Bitterns at World End Pond
The Least Bitterns are back at World End Pond in Salem. They were seemingly a bit late this year, and the first time we didn't have a May sighting since we first discovered them in 2014. We've been lucky enough to recently see two males squabbling over territory and vocalizing.
Date: 6/12/19 5:58 pm From: <danafox...> Subject: [NHBirds] Loons on the coast at this time of year
A few notes on life cycle of the loon.
When a NH loon chick successfully manages to leave its natal lake in the late fall, it heads to the ocean for the winter. It will remain on the ocean until it is three - yes - THREE - years old before it returns to nearby where is was born. For three more years it does this - going to the ocean in the winter and returning to near where it was born before it is sexually mature enough to mate and begin its own nesting cycle. Since loons do not mate for life, it will compete with older loons to secure a mate and a nesting territory when it is six years old.
Since loons usually lay only two eggs and have this delayed nesting cycle, it is very important that we all make every loon count and try to ensure their success.
Contact the Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) in Moultonboro, NH for more information and to help preserve loons..
I had a Parula singing in the woodridge playing field area this morning--seems very late. Virginia rail calling at Gild Road marsh in Lee. Kestrel on Wednesday Hill Road in Lee at the Elk Farm.
This afternoon we observed a pair of Mississippi Kites copulating in a tree on Madbury Rd., across the street from last year’s nest site. We did not locate a nest. Residents of the neighborhood told us that the pair has been seen in the pine tree in which they nested last year. Copulating kites was a first for us!
Date: 6/12/19 1:27 pm From: Jon Woolf <jsw...> Subject: [NHBirds] Little Egret at Wallis Sands
I’m looking at what I think is the Little Egret right now, far out in the marsh opposite Wallis Sands beach. Small egret with two long plumes on the back of the heads At the moment it’s alone, but there are other egrets a ways away to the left
Date: 6/12/19 9:49 am From: Paul Kursewicz <pkursewicz...> Subject: Re: [NHBirds] Little egret video
Awesome video Ed.
Paul, Epping
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Date: 6/12/19 3:55 am From: Chris Duffy <chris...> Subject: Re: [NHBirds] Little Egret is BACK
Little Egret with 8 snowy at Wallis Sands Marsh.
Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: <nhbirds...> <nhbirds...> on behalf of Steve Mirick <smirick...> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 10:17:20 AM To: NHBirds Subject: [NHBirds] Little Egret is BACK
In salt marsh opposite Wallis Sands in Rye. With 7 snowys.
Date: 6/11/19 12:11 pm From: Paul Kursewicz <pkursewicz...> Subject: Re: [NHBirds] Little Egret is BACK
Thanks to Steve's heads-up I was able to see and take some pictures of the bird.............and, meet Steve for the first time. He was there when I arrived and had his spotting scope on the bird.
He left around noon-time to get a bite to eat. I hung around for about 20 minutes more hoping the bird would come closer. But instead, it flew off with three Snowy's circling the marsh three times. Then the group flew over the road in front of me and headed north up the coast line. I drove north as far as Odiorne State Park and checked out the marshes there. No luck. I then hooked up with Steve again and told him the bird flew north along the coast line. He headed out in that direction and I headed back home. Hope he had luck re-locating them.
Paul, Epping
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Date: 6/10/19 4:29 pm From: Mark Suomala <mrsuomala...> Subject: [NHBirds] Rare Bird Alert, New Hampshire, June 10, 2019
This is New Hampshire Audubon's Rare Bird Alert for Monday, June 10th, 2019.
A LITTLE EGRET was seen with 5 SNOWY EGRETS in the marsh located on the west
side of Route 1A opposite Wallis Sands on June 8th, but it has not been
relocated.
A TRUMPETER SWAN was discovered at NH Audubon’s Abe Emerson Marsh in Candia
on April 13th, has continued being seen there, and was last reported on June
8th.
2 MISSISSIPPI KITES were seen soaring over Madbury Road and Oyster River
High School in Durham, 2 were seen in Newmarket, and 1 was seen near the
Great Bay Discovery Center in Greenland, all on June 8th.
2 BLACK VULTURES were seen at Fall Mountain in North Walpole on June 10th.
An ACADIAN FLYCATCHER was reported from NH Audubon’s Popple Island Wildlife
Sanctuary in Epsom on June 6th. The bird was singing from a beaver-dammed
section of Lockes Brook just north of the Loop Trail. Access to and around
the sanctuary is challenging due to parking constraints (roadside only, and
please do not block the road or any driveways) and Class VI road conditions,
which are currently very muddy.
There was an unconfirmed report of a CERULEAN WARBLER in Hancock on June
9th.
A flock of 10 RED KNOTS was seen in Hampton Harbor on June 7th.
A PURPLE SANDPIPER and a DUNLIN were seen on the coast on June 3rd.
A flock of 25 BRANT were seen along the coast in Rye on June 5th.
10 PURPLE MARTINS were seen nesting south of Hampton Harbor in Seabrook on
June 7th.
5 GRASSHOPPER SPARROWS were reported from the Concord Airport on June 5th.
4 AMERICAN PIPITS were seen on Mount Washington, above treeline where they
breed, on June 9th.
Late migrants seen along the coast included a RED-THROATED LOON on June 4th,
and a RED-NECKED GREBE on June 5th.
This message is also available by phone recording: call (603) 224-9909 and
press 4 as directed or ask to be transferred. If you have seen any
interesting birds recently, you can leave a message at the end of the
recording or send your sightings to the RBA via e-mail at:
<birdsetc...> Please put either "bird sighting" or "Rare Bird
Alert" in the subject line and be sure to include your mailing address and
phone number. The RBA is also available on-line at the New Hampshire Audubon
web site, www.nhaudubon.org
Date: 6/10/19 1:57 pm From: David Govatski <david.govatski...> Subject: [NHBirds] American Pipits on Mount Washington
I saw four American Pipits on Mt Washington on Sunday while doing plant surveys. It was a beautiful day on the mountain with light winds allowing for hearing the pipits call and getting some photos. The pipits were along the Great Gulf Headwall along the Gulfside Trail. I was also in the Alpine Garden area for a good part of the morning but did not notice any pipits there.
My ebird report is here: https://ebird.org/nh/view/checklist/S57243462
Date: 6/10/19 10:13 am From: birdrecords <birdrecords...> Subject: [NHBirds] Honoring Chan Robbins - New Hampshire Bird Records Spring 2018
We are very grateful to George Robbins for sponsoring all four 2018 New Hampshire Bird Records issues in memory of his father, Chandler S. Robbins. Each issue has an article by George about his father, highlighting his phenomenal accomplishments in the field of ornithology and connections to New Hampshire. Chan's contributions to our knowledge of birds and their conservation are legendary and it is a pleasure to read about them in George's articles.
Here's what else you'll find in the issue:
Photo Quiz
Spring Season: March 1 through May 31, 2018 by Eric Masterson
The Great Grebe Fallout of April 2018 by Robert A. Quinn
Spring 2018 Field Notes compiled by Diana Talbot and Kathryn Frieden
Sandhill Crane Visits the Bristol Police
The Concord Point Chukar
Nesting in the Snow
Eagle Trio at Nest by Chris Martin
Red-throated Loon at the Rochester WTP by Sam Stoddard
Dead Thick-billed Murres
Where's Waldo?
Whip-poor-will at the Gardens by Rebecca Suomala
Banded Barn Swallow on Star Island by Diana Talbot
American Robin in Costume
Yellow-stained Downy Woodpecker in Ashland
Woodcock in Snow by Diana Talbot
Answer to "Where's Waldo?"
Where to Bird in Epping by Greg Tilman
International Migratory Bird Day New Hampshire Style compiled by Kathryn Frieden and Rebecca Suomala
From Nest to the Air: The Origins of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 by Kurk Dorsey
Peregrine Falcons Killed in Separate Incidents by Diana Talbot
Date: 6/10/19 5:45 am From: steph ttlc <steph...> Subject: [NHBirds] Capital Chpt. FT: TRUDEAU ROAD, BETHLEHEM (6/22)
Field Trip: Trudeau Road, Bethlehem
Date: Saturday, June 22, 6:00 am
Easy walking in the forest at Trudeau Road in Bethlehem. Bird possibilities include Canada Warbler, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, and maybe even a Black-backed Woodpecker. Meet in Concord at Stickney Ave Park & Ride at 6:00 a.m. to carpool. Be prepared for biting insects. Contact: Mark Suomala (<mrsuomala...>)
Tuesday, June 11, 7pm in large Meeting Room at the Nashua Public Library
Jackie is a wildlife photographer and outdoor enthusiast. She has been photographing nature and wildlife for the past 20 years. Her work has been displayed at Massabesic Audubon Center: Auburn, NH. Beaver Brook Art Show: Hollis, NH and the Peabody Mill Environmental Center: Amherst, NH.
Date: 6/9/19 2:24 pm From: Stephen Mirick <smirick...> Subject: [NHBirds] Little Egret - No, Acadian Flycatcher - NO, but 2 Mississippi Kites in Durham
I started the day searching the coast for the Little Egret from
yesterday, but no luck. In fact, there were several other birders
searching as well, but no luck. From what I heard, there were no
definite sightings at least into the mid-afternoon. Kind of
frustrating.....let's hope it returns!
Then I headed to Pawtuckaway in search of an Acadian Flycatcher reported
yesterday. I met up with Susan Wrisley, Zeke Cornell, and Becky Suomala
as well. We spent about 2 hours searching the park, bu none of us had
any luck with the flycatcher....or Cerulean. (however, we didn't hike up
Middle Mountain Trail) The last Acadian Flycatcher I had at Pawtuckway
SP was back in 2003!!! My prior sightings (by song) from Pawtuckaway SP
were 7/7/91, 7/13/98, 5/24/99, 5/14/00, and 6/8/03.
The bird list was rather ordinary, and typical for Pawtuckaway SP:
Jun 9, 2019 8:19 AM - 10:44 AM
45 species
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Wood Duck 3
Mourning Dove 1
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Turkey Vulture 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 Heard only.
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1 Drumming.
Eastern Wood-Pewee 3
Least Flycatcher 6
Eastern Phoebe 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 3
Yellow-throated Vireo 3
Blue-headed Vireo 2
Red-eyed Vireo 18
Blue Jay 3
Tree Swallow 1
Tufted Titmouse 1
Brown Creeper 2 Both singing.
Veery 4
Wood Thrush 2
American Robin 3
Gray Catbird 2
Cedar Waxwing 1
American Goldfinch 1
Chipping Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 2
Baltimore Oriole 2
Red-winged Blackbird 5
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
Common Grackle 1
Ovenbird 11
Louisiana Waterthrush 1 Singing from Hemlock grove.
Black-and-white Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 3
American Redstart 5
Yellow Warbler 2
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1 Singing along loop road near an
historic spot where I typically get this species.
Pine Warbler 3
Prairie Warbler 1 Power lines.
Black-throated Green Warbler 1 Hemlock Grove only.
Scarlet Tanager 2
Northern Cardinal 1
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 1 Power lines.
Then I headed back to Durham and checked out on the Mississippi Kites.
When I got to last year's nest tree along Madbury Road, I couldn't see
any definite signs of a new nest, but there appeared to be some sticks
(remains from last year?) in last year's location. I soon located 2
kites, possibly a male and female, circling and feeding above Madbury
Road to the north. So....good to see 2 kites, and, assuming there isn't
a 3rd bird around, then it appears they haven't started incubation yet.
There’s one calling behind my house. I played a Cerulean song on my ipad, and it came in close, so I got a visual as well. I was also able to record it singing from a nearby Hemlock tree. Also can hear red-eyed vireo, black-throated blue and the ubiquitous oven birds.
I am happy to report that the state's strategic prairie warbler reserve is full, courtesy of the Thompson Forest and state land on Bennett Road, both in Durham. In both places it's pretty much impossible to avoid the little tail-waggers and their wonderful song. If they would just eat ticks they'd be perfect, but it may be that they do eat ticks and hence are so plentiful.
At Bennett Road, there also were chestnut-sided and blue-winged warblers everywhere, with field sparrows, veeries, and other nice singers. The highlight though was a Nashville warbler (not to be confused with the similar Memphis crooner), which seems pretty late. A yellow-billed cuckoo also was calling. I first birded that spot on May 4th and have piled up 76 species already.
At home, a black-billed cuckoo was calling this morning, so a two-cuckoo day isn't just at work.
Moore fields was crawling with bobolinks, at least 20, including some across the road, but that density was in part because UNH is mowing the right side of the field, so not really good news. I have to think that the birds are nesting by now, and the way the males were competing made me wonder if displaced males were crowding established males. Or maybe they're just naturally ornery...
It was a great morning for a bird walk through the spruce forests of Lempster this morning for 6 participants of the NH Audubon field trip to Lempster Town Forest and Ashuelot Headwaters forest. Warblers were not very vocal but everyone had good looks at Canada, Blackburnian and Yellow-rumped Warblers which were the most numerous behind Ovenbirds. A pair of Winter Wrens were singing at each other as if they were in a singing competition. Full eBird list below
Date: 6/8/19 4:00 pm From: Dorsey, Kurk <Kurk.Dorsey...> Subject: Re: [NHBirds] Little Egret in Rye and incubating Mississippi Kites in Newmarket!
Two kites were soaring over the high school/Madbury road in Durham at noon today.
Kurk Dorsey
Durham
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Subject: [NHBirds] Little Egret in Rye and incubating Mississippi Kites in Newmarket!
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The NH Coast was absolutely dead this morning with spring migration now
over. I worked my way quickly up the coast and was almost ready to head
inland when I searched through a group of Snowy Egrets in Rye and found
a nice breeding plumage LITTLE EGRET with 5 Snowy Egrets! Fortunately,
the bird stuck around all day and was seen by lots of birders. It had
two beautiful lanceolate shaped head plumes and nice gray-blue lores.
Photos were difficult for everyone today due to the heat shimmer:
This species has had a "checkered" and controversial history in New
Hampshire as follows:
4/28/1990 - A Little Egret was found and identified by Pam Hunt in Rye
and I subsequently relocated it in Hampton Falls. I remember walking
way out into the marshes on a cold, raw, windy, foggy day in April to
photograph this bird and then running to find a phone booth (remember
them?) and pouring money into the phone calling people. This sighting
came just months after the first United States record from Plum Island
in Massachusetts so there was a lot of excitement! This bird was seen by
lots of people and (at the time) was thought to be the 2nd US record for
Little Egret. Some caution about the ID grew over the years and the
record was ultimately REJECTED by the NHRBC and it is believe that this
individual might have actually been a hybrid. David Sibley used my
photo of this bird in this article:
8/2/1992 - Steven Abbott (Denny Abbott's son) documented (with drawings)
a Little Egret (without head plumes) in Hampton Falls marshes. Denny
got to see it, but it was gone by the time I got over to look for it,
and it was never seen again. The record was accepted by the NHRBC, but
was only seen by 2 people so it would not qualify as a first State record.
6/30/1998 - I found a Little Egret in the saltmarshes off Bay Road in
Newmarket that stuck around into mid-August. At that time, it was
private property, but it is now known as the "Lubberland Creek Preserve"
owned by TNC. The bird had only a single neck plume and became quite
famous as this species was still very rare in the United States. People
from all over the US came to see this bird in the 6 weeks that it
visited the marsh. One person flew in from Seattle just to see this
bird and then turned around and flew back to Seattle as soon as he saw
it! Another group of young birders all piled into a truck and drove
straight from Michigan to see it!
6/8/2019 - Today's bird is the first in full breeding plumage for NH.
Remarkably, it took 21 years for another NH record as the species has
increased dramatically in the eastern US and Canada and has been
annually reported in Maine since 2015. Many of Maine's records likely
represent a single individual bird, but there have been distinctly two
birds this year in Maine with one at Scarborough Marsh last weekend. It
is likely this bird is one of Maine's recent birds. For the last two
decades, EVERY SINGLE TIME I see a Snowy Egret, I take the time to check
to make sure it isn't a Little Egret. It finally paid off today! :-)
In other news......I checked the Stratham Mississippi Kites nest spot
from last year, but no luck. I talked to my contact in this
neighborhood and she had a nice photo of a single bird, so at least one
bird (and hopefully two) are back on territory. In Newmarket, I checked
the nest spot from last year and bingo! Almost, or perhaps exactly, in
the same spot as last year, a female is now incubating in a nest high in
an oak. I didn't drive to Durham and check out on this nest area yet.
Date: 6/8/19 3:08 pm From: Stephen Mirick <smirick...> Subject: [NHBirds] Little Egret in Rye and incubating Mississippi Kites in Newmarket!
The NH Coast was absolutely dead this morning with spring migration now
over. I worked my way quickly up the coast and was almost ready to head
inland when I searched through a group of Snowy Egrets in Rye and found
a nice breeding plumage LITTLE EGRET with 5 Snowy Egrets! Fortunately,
the bird stuck around all day and was seen by lots of birders. It had
two beautiful lanceolate shaped head plumes and nice gray-blue lores.
Photos were difficult for everyone today due to the heat shimmer:
This species has had a "checkered" and controversial history in New
Hampshire as follows:
4/28/1990 - A Little Egret was found and identified by Pam Hunt in Rye
and I subsequently relocated it in Hampton Falls. I remember walking
way out into the marshes on a cold, raw, windy, foggy day in April to
photograph this bird and then running to find a phone booth (remember
them?) and pouring money into the phone calling people. This sighting
came just months after the first United States record from Plum Island
in Massachusetts so there was a lot of excitement! This bird was seen by
lots of people and (at the time) was thought to be the 2nd US record for
Little Egret. Some caution about the ID grew over the years and the
record was ultimately REJECTED by the NHRBC and it is believe that this
individual might have actually been a hybrid. David Sibley used my
photo of this bird in this article:
8/2/1992 - Steven Abbott (Denny Abbott's son) documented (with drawings)
a Little Egret (without head plumes) in Hampton Falls marshes. Denny
got to see it, but it was gone by the time I got over to look for it,
and it was never seen again. The record was accepted by the NHRBC, but
was only seen by 2 people so it would not qualify as a first State record.
6/30/1998 - I found a Little Egret in the saltmarshes off Bay Road in
Newmarket that stuck around into mid-August. At that time, it was
private property, but it is now known as the "Lubberland Creek Preserve"
owned by TNC. The bird had only a single neck plume and became quite
famous as this species was still very rare in the United States. People
from all over the US came to see this bird in the 6 weeks that it
visited the marsh. One person flew in from Seattle just to see this
bird and then turned around and flew back to Seattle as soon as he saw
it! Another group of young birders all piled into a truck and drove
straight from Michigan to see it!
6/8/2019 - Today's bird is the first in full breeding plumage for NH.
Remarkably, it took 21 years for another NH record as the species has
increased dramatically in the eastern US and Canada and has been
annually reported in Maine since 2015. Many of Maine's records likely
represent a single individual bird, but there have been distinctly two
birds this year in Maine with one at Scarborough Marsh last weekend. It
is likely this bird is one of Maine's recent birds. For the last two
decades, EVERY SINGLE TIME I see a Snowy Egret, I take the time to check
to make sure it isn't a Little Egret. It finally paid off today! :-)
In other news......I checked the Stratham Mississippi Kites nest spot
from last year, but no luck. I talked to my contact in this
neighborhood and she had a nice photo of a single bird, so at least one
bird (and hopefully two) are back on territory. In Newmarket, I checked
the nest spot from last year and bingo! Almost, or perhaps exactly, in
the same spot as last year, a female is now incubating in a nest high in
an oak. I didn't drive to Durham and check out on this nest area yet.
Date: 6/7/19 3:54 pm From: Pam Hunt <biodiva...> Subject: [NHBirds] Knots and Brant on coast
Mike Marchand and I were on the coast today for my final shorebird survey of the season. Migrants were sparse, with a single Semi Sandpiper near Little Jacks and a Black-bellied Plover on the far side of Hampton Harbor from the Yankee Co-op. On a second pass by the plover, I discovered a flock of 10 Red Knots that had not been there previously. Steve got the word out and before we left Leo McKillop showed up to see them as well! Breeding shorebirds were more in evidence, with multiple Willets in the harbor area - including a mating pair at the south end of the Seabrook Flats. Near Little Jacks there was a mostly-grown Killdeer Chick in the same place as a copulating pair, making me wonder if they were attempting a second brood.
Working up the coast, our only highlight was a lone Brant off Ragged Neck, but we didn't scan the ocean very carefully in Rye.
Then we shifted to Cliff Swallow surveys, starting with the pair nest-building at Fort Constitution previously reported by Jim Sparrell. Checks at two historic sites on private property in Dover found them at one.
For those who might not be aware of if, NH Fish and Game listed Cliff Swallow as "threatened" in 2017 - on the basis of long-term declines in both the number and size of colonies. Based on recent surveys and a perusal of eBird data, there are probably only 25 colonies in the state (they were confirmed in 80+ blocks in the Breeding Bird Atlas in the early 1980s), and these support roughly 120 pairs. Of these, 3-4 are in the seacoast area, half a dozen in the Lakes Region, and the rest in the North Country (especially Pittsburg). Right now I *think* I know where most of the colonies are, but there is always the potential for smaller ones to go under the radar. If anyone finds Cliff Swallows during their travels, you are encouraged to watch them more carefully to see if you can determine where they might be nesting. And if you FIND the nests, please enter the location into eBird with appropriate notation (e.g., precise location, number of nests) or otherwise get the information to me at NH Audubon so I can follow up on it.
I submitted my sighting of the Roseate Tern through them and found out
that it was banded as a baby in Maine in 2011 so this bird is now going
on 8 years old. Through a contact, I found out that it was banded on
Stratton Island just south of Portland, ME, not on White & Seavey
Islands. Apparently they don't disclose precise original banding
locations for endangered birds?....or all birds?
The funny thing is that if you submit the sighting to the BBL, then you
don't get any other data such as past re-sightings of the same
individual bird. All you get for information is the original banding data.
The other web site to submit color-banded birds is through the Banded
Birds web site:
This web site appears to be much more focused on shorebird re-sightings
with color bands. Although they accept color bands for other bird
species as well. This site is run through New Jersey Audubon, Delaware
Fish & Wildlife and US Fish & Wildlife (not to be confused with USGS BBL!)
The funny thing is that if you submit the sighting to this web page, you
don't get the original banding data! BUT you sometimes get interesting
resightings data. That's how I learned my Roseate Tern was resighted at
Plum Island last fall!
Date: 6/7/19 6:52 am From: Dorsey, Kurk <Kurk.Dorsey...> Subject: [NHBirds] west side of Great Bay this week
Birders,
There have been a few good birds around on this side of the bay this week. I may have even seen some of them.
On Sunday there was a Louisiana Waterthrush singing on Mill Road in Durham, which isn't too unusual except that it was pretty far from the Oyster River, all the way past Hemlock Lane/Foss farm entrance.
On Monday evening, on the trail behind the Nottingham town hall, things were very quiet (zero ovenbirds?), but there was the always present sapsucker and several waxwings.
On Tuesday, I checked out Lubberland creek in Newmarket and admired the new martin houses, complete with a martin decoy that fooled me for a second. The bayside trail had a Nelson's sparrow singing and 2 semi-palmated plovers. The freshwater side had 8+ occupied heron nests and an occupied osprey nest.
Last evening I was very surprised to see 4 nighthawks over the UNH campus (boulder fields, near the football stadium).
This morning I plowed through the wet field at Lamprey River preserve in Durham on Packers Falls Road. Besides an army of ticks and a gallon of water in my boots, I came away with a pair of blue-winged warblers, singing alder and willow flycatchers at the opposite end of the swale, and several Indigo Buntings. I was surprised to have no bobolinks, bluebirds, or open field sparrows.
Zeke Cornell and I tried for the Acadian that Phil had at NH Audubon's Popple Island Sanctuary yesterday but with no luck. There is a water crossing for which boots are desirable. Note on directions - from Rt. 28 take Webster Mills Road but be sure to fork left at the unmarked junction with New Orchard Road. Then watch for Locke Road on the right which maps call Lockes Hill Road. Becky Suomala
Date: 6/7/19 5:22 am From: Dennis Skillman <d.skillman...> Subject: [NHBirds] Seacoast Purple Martin update
After another cold and rainy spring, things are looking up at the Seabrook Martin Colony off of Cross Beach Road. Unlike the previous two years, we did not find any dead wet Martins in our gourds. There was one dead adult male found on the road by a neighbor that appeared in good condition. It could have been struck by a predator. The weather did pose a challenge however. We did four supplemental feedings by placing freeze-dried meal worms and crickets in the gourds during breaks in cold stormy periods. All of which had disappeared by the next nest check, so we believe that helped the early arrivals get through some tough weather. Below is my report from yesterday:
June 6, 2019: Warren Tested and I were able to get into Seabrook after the rain stopped and before the tide came rushing back into the "moat". We had eggs in 9 of the gourds for a total of 34 eggs. One gourd had 6 eggs, 4 had 5 each, 1 had 4, 1 had 2 and 2 had 1. We counted 15 Martins leaving the gourds, and 18 returning. Only 1 of the gourds had no nesting activity and 4 of the eggless nests had green leaves added. So a big change in the last week! And much more egg laying to come. No sign yet of the Martins harassing the swallows, so I am thinking that last year's fledglings have yet to arrive. When Warren and I went to Seabrook yesterday we saw what appeared to be Martins feeding on the ground. This is something we have never seen before. Martins were continuously going to the ground around the gourds (to hundreds of feet away from the gourd rack and onto the surface of the high marsh). We watched for 5-10 minutes and it never varied. Up and down on a frequency of 10's of seconds. None were seen carrying grass and most gourds had complete nests, so I think that can be ruled out. It appeared that the entire group was doing this.
The new site off Island Path Road in Hampton has no Martins and two Tree Swallow nests, one of which was very well developed with a lining of feathers but no eggs visible.
On private land in Rye a Martin nest site with 14 gourds has eggs and more Martins than ever. We also have reports of Martin sightings at the restored nests at the Portsmouth Country Club. Earlier this spring Warren Trested, John Cavanagh and myself assisted the installation of a brand new 6 gourd nest site on land owned by The nature Conservancy in Newmarket.
The work in Seabrook, Hampton and at the TNC is supported by Pam Hunt's NH Audubon Aerial Insectivore Project and the efforts of volunteers.
Date: 6/6/19 10:36 pm From: bikenbird via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] ***NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter Wednesday June 12 , 2019 Program - State of the Loon-The Natural History, Challenges, and Successes of Loons in New Hampshire***
New HampshireAudubon Seacoast Chapter Wednesday June 12,2019 7:30 pm Program – State of the Loon-The Natural History, Challenges, and Successes of Loons in New Hampshire
Have you ever wondered why a loon's eyes are red? Why loon chicks ride on their parent's backs? What loons are saying with those eerie calls in the night? Join biologist Harry Vogel as he talks about this unique symbol of NH's wild lakes and its special place in the hearts of NH residents. Harry will talk about loons, challenges facing loons, and the Loon Preservation Committee's work to safeguard NH's threatened loon population. All are welcome to attend our Wednesday June 12, 2019 program which is free of charge at the Seacoast Science Center(wheelchair accessible), Odiorne Point State Park, 570 Ocean Boulevard, Rye NH(click here for Google maps: http://goo.gl/maps/mfnQT ) . Refreshments are at7:00 PM. Meetings begin at 7:30 PM. Entrance doors will be locked at 7:45PM. For more information see our website at http://www.seacoastchapter.org/programs . Cancellations will beannounced on http://www.seacoastchapter.org/programs and this Google group. Al Stewart, Jr.
Date: 6/6/19 11:03 am From: 'Phil Brown' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] Acadian Flycatcher in Epsom
I heard an Acadian Flycatcher singing for about 10 minutes this morning during a visit to the NH Audubon Popple Island Wildlife Sanctuary in Epsom as I was assessing forest habitat for songbirds. The subject bird was singing from a beaver-dammed section of Lockes Brook just north of the Loop Trail.
Access to and around the sanctuary is challenging due to parking constraints (roadside only, and please do not block the road or any driveways) and Class VI road conditions, which are currently very muddy and rutted. Trail conditions this morning were also very wet due to high spring water including last night's heavy rainfall, and the wet stream crossing on the trail is currently NOT advised. Also be advised of the presence of both deer and wood ticks, especially off-trails, but also in grassy parts of the Loop Trail (I had several of each this morning). However, I was able to easily hear the flycatcher from the trail just before the stream crossing before the bird moved further to the north.
A trail guide to the sanctuary is available here:http://www.nhaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Popple-Island-Trail-Guide.pdf
NH Audubon has plans to expand parking and improve the loop trail in the coming year or so. We are developing a management plan for this property, which includes a plan to manage forest habitat for birds. In addition to the flycatcher, I recorded 41 other species this morning. The southwestern corner of the loop trail runs adjacent to a large ~10-year old clearcut that has regenerated thickly with hardwoods and contains good numbers of Eastern Towhees, Chestnut-sided Warblers, and this morning, at least one Prairie Warbler. Likely other early successional forest species, too. Please note that this area is privately-owned land, so please respect that and bird the area from the Loop Trail if you do visit.
Other interesting habitats are the shoreline areas and shrub edge along Odiorne Pond, especially near the mapped 'wetland overlook' area. A Nashville Warbler was singing from here this morning.
A full eBird checklist is available here: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S57139035
Date: 6/5/19 6:59 pm From: Mascoma Chapter NH Audubon <mascomabirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] Reminder -- Mascoma River Greenway Birding Walk This Saturday, the 8th
Mascoma Chapter Steering Committee member Jeff MacQueen will be hosting a
birding event this coming Saturday along the recently opened (July 21,
2018) Mascoma River Greenway Trail (MRG). This paved, segment offers lovely
views of the Mascoma River along its course beginning just east of Alice
Peck Day Hospital (APD) then traveling westerly to its current terminus
near Glen Road and the Miracle Mile. Expect to see a good variety of
songbirds and perhaps some waterfowl.
Meet at the trail's access point parking area opposite APD on Mascoma
Street. From any starting point, head to *I-89 Exit 19*. Coming from the
west, turn right at the bottom of the ramp and head towards Lebanon on
Mechanic Street. From the east, turn left at the bottom of the *Exit 19*
ramp and also head toward Lebanon on Mechanic Street. After about a ½ mile,
you’ll see a left hand turn that passes through the old granite underpass.
On the other side, turn right onto Mascoma Street. The parking area will be
on your right a few hundred feet farther along.
Foot travel will be on a level, paved surface. Bring binoculars and/or a
spotting scope as you prefer. Bug repellent, particularly with tick
prevention in mind, is highly recommended.
The walk is free and open to the public. All experience levels welcome.
The walk is co-sponsored by the Mascoma Chapter of NH Audubon and the
Mascoma River Local Advisory Committee.
The Cliff Swallows, well only 2 that I saw, are at Fort Constitution in New Castle, NH. There is a nest they are working on. The hours for entry to the fort are now 10 AM to 4 PM Wednesday to Sunday.
Date: 6/5/19 6:15 am From: birdrecords <birdrecords...> Subject: [NHBirds] Spring Season Ebird Entries
A reminder to please enter your spring sightings into NH eBird ( www.ebird.org/nh<http://www.ebird.org/nh> ) right away. The spring season runs from March 1 through May 31 and data should be entered by June 5th! That will ensure that it is incorporated into the dataset available for New Hampshire Bird Records and North American Birds. It's great to have everyone's sightings in the database for use by both publications.
Thanks!
The New Hampshire Bird Records Team
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Date: 6/4/19 9:08 am From: Stephen Mirick <smirick...> Subject: [NHBirds] Color banded Roseate Tern on Sunday
Some birders who saw the Arctic Tern in Rye on Sunday also may have
noticed that one of the Roseate Terns had an engraved color band on its
left leg. A red band with white lettering engraved D08.
I submitted the data to the bird banding web page:
The web page didn't indicate where it was originally banded; however,
there was a re-sighting of this same individual on August 6, 2018 at the
southern tip of Plum Island. So...perhaps a local bird from the Isles
of Shoals?
Date: 6/4/19 7:01 am From: steph ttlc <steph...> Subject: [NHBirds] Capital Chpt. Field Trip: LOCKE ROAD (06/16)
Field Trip: Locke Road
Date: Sunday, June 16, 7:00 am
This hidden Concord gem hosts a variety of habitats (wetlands, woodlands,
fields and river). We’ll walk the entire trip, but the way is level. Last
year’s trip found 41 species including Green Heron, Great Crested
Flycatcher, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Bobolink, Indigo Bunting and
Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Locke Road is off Portsmouth Street in East Concord
(I-93, Exit 16). Meet at the dirt pull-off near Turner Group Architects at
27 Locke Road (approx. ½ mile down Locke Rd.) at 7 AM. The trip will last
about three hours. For more information, contact Jane Hills at
<JHbird...>
Date: 6/4/19 5:19 am From: Jody Williams <fisherwoods...> Subject: [NHBirds] Louisiana Waterthrush
Here by our house in Rumney a Louisiana Waterthrush has been singing three of the last four days. It is in a deep hemlock lined gully with a small stream, typical habitat. Perhaps all the rain has kept the flow high enough for it to be attracted. Also noted on Saturday, a pair of Spotted Sandpipers on the Baker River, with the male displaying.
Photographed a mating pair of Wood Turtles along the river. First time I’ve seen mating turtles of any species in 47 years in NH.
Yesterday’s meadow walk included a deer and a bear.
Date: 6/4/19 2:34 am From: Alfred Maley <alfredmaley...> Subject: [NHBirds] Barred Owl Nests Drop From 7 to 4; Production Late and Sparse
It’s only a small sample, but here in Hampstead the number of occupied
Barred Owl nest boxes has dropped from seven last year to only four this
year. In addition, fledging was later than normal and fewer young seem to
have been produced. With fewer fledglings it’s harder to ascertain exact
fledge dates, but the owlets seem to have fledged about June 1, later than
the average of May 20-22 and much later than the earliest dates of May 15.
Speculation is that the absence of a cone or mast crop last year put food
stress on Barred Owls last winter, as evidenced by the number of daytime
roadside owls and highway fatalities. A shortage of food would prevent the
females from accumulating enough fat reserves to begin breeding, and may
have affected the number of eggs laid.
This is all part of nature, but it points out once again the important
absence of the chestnut trees in our forests today. Because they flowered
late and were unaffected by frosts, they may have served to even out the
mast supply. We’ll never know for sure.
In any event, 2020 is coming and I would not be surprised to see a recovery.
Date: 6/3/19 6:19 pm From: Donna Carkin <dcarkin1...> Subject: Re: [NHBirds] Mascoma River Greenway Bird Walk Coming Up
When is the trip?
On Mon, Jun 3, 2019 at 9:17 PM Mascoma Chapter NH Audubon <
<mascomabirds...> wrote:
> For the third consecutive year, Mascoma Chapter Steering Committee member
> Jeff MacQueen will lead a bird walk along the Mascoma River on the Northern
> Rail Trail.
>
> This year's trip will explore the newly opened (July 21, 2018) Mascoma
> River Greenway Trail (MRG). This paved, segment offers lovely views of the
> Mascoma River along its course beginning just east of Alice Peck Day
> Hospital (APD) then traveling westerly to its current terminus near Glen
> Road and the Miracle Mile. Expect to see a good variety of songbirds and
> perhaps some waterfowl.
>
> Meet at the access point parking area opposite APD on Mascoma Street. From
> any starting point, head to I-89 Exit 17. Coming from the west, turn right
> at the bottom of the ramp and head towards Lebanon on Mechanic Street. From
> the east, turn left at the bottom of the Exit 17 ramp and also head toward
> Lebanon on Mechanic Street. After about a ½ mile, you’ll see a left hand
> turn that passes through the old granite underpass. On the other side, turn
> right onto Mascoma Street. The parking area will be on your right a few
> hundred feet farther along.
>
> Foot travel will be on a level, paved surface. Bring binoculars and/or a
> spotting scope as you prefer. Bug repellent, particularly with tick
> prevention in mind, is highly recommended.
>
> The walk is free and open to the public. All experience levels welcome.
>
> The walk is co-sponsored by the Mascoma Chapter of NH Audubon and the
> Mascoma River Local Advisory Committee.
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Date: 6/3/19 6:17 pm From: Mascoma Chapter NH Audubon <mascomabirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] Mascoma River Greenway Bird Walk Coming Up
For the third consecutive year, Mascoma Chapter Steering Committee member
Jeff MacQueen will lead a bird walk along the Mascoma River on the Northern
Rail Trail.
This year's trip will explore the newly opened (July 21, 2018) Mascoma
River Greenway Trail (MRG). This paved, segment offers lovely views of the
Mascoma River along its course beginning just east of Alice Peck Day
Hospital (APD) then traveling westerly to its current terminus near Glen
Road and the Miracle Mile. Expect to see a good variety of songbirds and
perhaps some waterfowl.
Meet at the access point parking area opposite APD on Mascoma Street. From
any starting point, head to I-89 Exit 17. Coming from the west, turn right
at the bottom of the ramp and head towards Lebanon on Mechanic Street. From
the east, turn left at the bottom of the Exit 17 ramp and also head toward
Lebanon on Mechanic Street. After about a ½ mile, you’ll see a left hand
turn that passes through the old granite underpass. On the other side, turn
right onto Mascoma Street. The parking area will be on your right a few
hundred feet farther along.
Foot travel will be on a level, paved surface. Bring binoculars and/or a
spotting scope as you prefer. Bug repellent, particularly with tick
prevention in mind, is highly recommended.
The walk is free and open to the public. All experience levels welcome.
The walk is co-sponsored by the Mascoma Chapter of NH Audubon and the
Mascoma River Local Advisory Committee.
--
Mascoma Chapter of NH Audubon
Date: 6/3/19 4:16 pm From: Mark Suomala <mrsuomala...> Subject: [NHBirds] Rare Bird Alert, New Hampshire, June 3, 2019
This is New Hampshire Audubon's Rare Bird Alert for Monday, June 3rd, 2019.
2 MISSISSIPPI KITES were seen soaring over Madbury Road and Oyster River
High School in Durham on June 1st.
A TRUMPETER SWAN was discovered at NH Audubon’s Abe Emerson Marsh in Candia
on April 13th, has continued being seen there, and was last reported on June
1st.
A BLACK VULTURE was seen in Nashua on May 31st.
2 AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS were seen at Star Island in the Isles of Shoals on
June 1st.
A PARASITIC JAEGER was seen off the coast in Rye on June 2nd.
An ICELAND GULL was seen at Bicentennial Park in Hampton on May 29th, and a
LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL was seen at the Pickering Ponds in Rochester on
June 1st.
A CASPIAN TERN was seen along the coast on May 31st, and 1 was seen on the
coast on June 2nd, both in Rye. A BLACK TERN was seen on May 29th, and an
ARCTIC TERN was seen on June 2nd, both along the coast in Rye. A few LEAST
TERNS and ROSEATE TERNS were seen along the coast during the past week.
Lingering migrants seen along the coast during the past week included a
RED-NECKED GREBE, 2 RED-THROATED LOONS, and a RAZORBILL.
Migrating shorebirds seen along the coast during the past week included 3
PURPLE SANDPIPERS, 3 PECTORAL SANDPIPERS, 4 RUDDY TURNSTONES, and 46
DUNLINS.
6 SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS were seen in Rochester on May 31st.
A GREAT EGRET was seen at Reed’s Marsh in Orford on June 2nd.
There were numerous reports of small numbers of CAPE MAY WARBLERS,
BAY-BREASTED WARBLERS, TENNESSEE WARBLERS, and MOURNING WARBLERS during the
past week.
A pair of MERLINS was reported from Plymouth on May 31st.
A breeding colony of 30 CLIFF SWALLOWS was seen in Milan on May 27th.
GRASSHOPPER SPARROW reports during the past week included 4 at the Concord
Airport, 2 at the old Hinsdale Raceway, and 1 at Woodmont Orchard in Hollis.
A WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW was reported from Star Island on June 3rd.
Birders on a boat cruise out of Rye to Jeffrey’s Ledge on May 27th reported
17 RED-NECKED PHALAROPES, 18 WILSON’S STORM-PETRELS, and 2 NORTHERN FULMARS.
There was an unconfirmed report of a YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD in Rye on May
28th.
There was an unconfirmed report of a GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER in Sugar Hill on
May 28th, and another unconfirmed report of 1 from the Mount Garfield trail
on June 1st.
This message is also available by phone recording: call (603) 224-9909 and
press 4 as directed or ask to be transferred. If you have seen any
interesting birds recently, you can leave a message at the end of the
recording or send your sightings to the RBA via e-mail at:
<birdsetc...> Please put either "bird sighting" or "Rare Bird
Alert" in the subject line and be sure to include your mailing address and
phone number. The RBA is also available on-line at the New Hampshire Audubon
web site, www.nhaudubon.org
Date: 6/3/19 12:01 pm From: Stephen Mirick <smirick...> Subject: [NHBirds] Pawtuckaway State Park today
I met up with Susan Wrisley this morning and we birded parts of
Pawtuckaway SP. Focusing on the Middle Mountain trail in hopes of
finding a Cerulean Warbler.....no luck....again! A population "boom" of
Cerulean Warblers occurred in the park in the mid to late 1990's and
early 2000's. The species was generally an annual occurrence back then
with my high count being 6 adult birds on June 8, 1996 (4 singing males,
1 female, 1 incubating female). But the species has slowly disappeared
and my last sighting of Cerulean Warbler at Pawtuckaway SP was in 2010
along this same trail, although I search (in vain) every year. This was
my 2nd hike up the Middle Mountain trail this year with no luck. It may
be that this species is now gone from the park. And sadly, they seem to
be "butchering" the park with extensive forest cutting in areas.
Hopefully this does not continue into the more productive birding areas
of the park.
Pawtuckaway SP, Nottingham/Deerfield, Rockingham, New Hampshire, US
Jun 3, 2019 8:50 AM - 11:26 AM
Comments: Late morning visit to park. Generally cool and windy.
Not a complete effort. Met up with Susan Wrisley and we spent some time
walking up Middle Mountain Trail in hopes of Cerulean Warbler, but
(again) no luck. A Black-throated Blue Warbler singing along the trail
gave us some hope, but alas, no luck.
38 species
---------------
Wood Duck 1
Mourning Dove 2
Turkey Vulture 1
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1 Drumming.
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 4
Least Flycatcher 6
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Eastern Kingbird 2
Red-eyed Vireo 16
Blue Jay 1
Common Raven 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Veery 2
American Robin 3
Gray Catbird 2
American Goldfinch 1
Chipping Sparrow 3
Song Sparrow 1
Swamp Sparrow 1
Baltimore Oriole 2
Red-winged Blackbird 3
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Common Grackle 2
Ovenbird 15
Black-and-white Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 2
American Redstart 5
Northern Parula 1 Heard along road near past trail heading up South
Mountain.
Yellow Warbler 2
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1 Male singing along Middle Mountain
trail. Rapid "standard" BTBlue song.
Pine Warbler 2
Prairie Warbler 2
Black-throated Green Warbler 1
Scarlet Tanager 4
Northern Cardinal 1
Date: 6/3/19 2:27 am From: DEBRA M POWERS <dmp2ec...> Subject: Re: [NHBirds] Re: How to report a banded least tern?
Thank you very much, the problem is there is no colored band however I found an email address for pic that can be sent if you don't have all the information such as band color or complete numbers.
Date: 6/2/19 8:18 pm From: Ed Norton <etnorton...> Subject: [NHBirds] Re: How to report a banded least tern?
Hi Deb,
You can report bands here for any species. www.reportband.gov
They send you a nice little PDF certificate with some info about the bird (when & where banded) if they are able to match it. (I reported a herring gull with a band at Eel pond last month--they said it was banded in 2014 as a chick near York, ME).
Ed Norton Newmarket, NH
On Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 3:00:17 PM UTC-4, DEBRA M POWERS wrote: > > Perhaps this has already been reported, but there is a banded least tern > at Seabrook beach. Unfortunately it does not have a colored band only the > silver band. You can make out some of the data. > > Any ideas? Banded birds are so cool! > > > Thanks > > Deb Powers-South Berwick Maine > > > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/143862779@N08/47987444418/in/dateposted-public/ > > if you blow this up you can see the symbols > > > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/143862779@N08/47987497326/in/dateposted-public/ > > not so great, to far away but is the same bird, can tell no colored band. >
Date: 6/2/19 6:12 pm From: Lori Charron <lpcharron...> Subject: [NHBirds] For sale
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Date: 6/2/19 4:02 pm From: 'Duane Cross' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] Bald Eagle in Bethlehem
Was driving South on I 93 just before exit 39 this afternoon when I observed 4 crows mobbing a mature bald eagle as he did his best to out fly and out maneuver the crows. Don't normally see eagles in this area so it was obviously passing through. Duane Cross
For the 2nd straight day, the coast was wrapped in fog. But that
doesn't mean the birding wasn't any good! It kept the beach goers away
and it led to a few nice birds. The first week of June marks the end of
spring migration, but there are still some migrants around. Random
comments of species seen today:
RED-NECKED GREBE - 2 lingering birds. One off Great Boar's Head and
another (continuing) bird off Little Boar's Head. Also a lot of
lingering Black Scoters and a couple of Surf Scoters and two
Red-throated Loons today.
BLACK GUILLEMOT - Two from Little Boar's Head. Seems to be a lot around
this spring.
PURPLE SANDPIPER - 3 continue at Ragged Neck in Rye thanks to a tip from
Jim Sparrell. I always tell people Purple Sandpipers are fairly common
in May right up until the last day of May and then they disappear
abruptly. I only have 3 other June sightings. Ten on 6/1/98, eight on
6/1/03, and five on 6/6/03. So these are my 2nd latest records. There
are mid-summer records from the Isles of Shoals.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevemirick/47988787102/in/photostream/lightbox/
RUDDY TURNSTONE - 4 continue at Ragged Neck in Rye. Nice breeding
plumage males and females.
SHOREBIRDS - Other than the noteworthy Purples and turnstones, we had
remarkably few shorebirds this weekend. Spring shorebird migration
continues well into June, but we only had a couple of Semipalmated
Plovers today and no sandpipers or Black-bellies or dowitchers. The
Killdeer nest in the parking lot at Ragged Neck now has babies running
around!
ARCTIC TERN - 1 adult found by Leo Mckillop at Pulpit Rocks in Rye. Nice
find and perhaps a result of the foggy weather. This bird performed
remarkably well and stuck around for about an hour so many people got to
see it. Although they nest out on White and Seavey Islands, they can be
very difficult to find along the shoreline. I have very few records
over the years.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevemirick/47988836721/in/photostream/lightbox/
CASPIAN TERN - 1 apparently migrating north off Odiorne. Although I
only saw the tail end of this bird flying away, I am fairly confident
this is what I saw.
PARASITIC JAEGER - A shocking surprise. As I was photographing the
Purple Sandpiper at Ragged Neck, I looked up and saw a bird flying
north. I thought it was a Laughing Gull until I got my binoculars on
it! Fortunately, I got a decent photo before it passed by.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevemirick/47988778647/in/photostream/lightbox/
MOURNING WARBLER - 2 (!). Always a nice bird to get along the coast, it
was nice to see two today. And great looks at both. First a female (or
possibly young male) along the entrance road at the Seabrook wastewater
treatment plant. Nice views in the misty fog from about 20 feet away
while we sat in the car!!! Then a second bird....an adult male at
Ragged Neck in Rye. Jane first spotted it in the lone bush toward the
point near the event tent. It foraged and preened in here for a while,
then started flying all over the place. From bush to bush as it word
west off of the point. We got great looks but it too a while before I
(finally) got a documentation photo when it landed on a log in the open
near the cove at the parking area.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevemirick/47988785983/in/photostream/lightbox/
MIGRANT WARBLERS - We had a decent number of late migrant warblers
today. Other than the Mourning Warblers, which are notorious for
migrating in late May and early June, we also had a lot of late migrant
Magnolia Warblers and American Redstarts, and also had a couple of
Canada Warblers. Numbers should quickly dwindle over the next week.
MIGRANT FLYCATCHERS - Not as many as I hoped for. Jason Lambert had a
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher near Ragged Neck, but we only managed an
Alder Flycatcher at Odiorne a couple of Pewees, and a couple of
unidentified empidonax flycatchers.
BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO - A cuckoo was a pleasant surprise at the tip of
Frost Point. Perhaps an overnight arrival in the fog.
Date: 6/2/19 3:18 pm From: Sylvia Miskoe <sylviasmiskoe...> Subject: [NHBirds] murder in the peaceable kingdom
Yesterday I watched a crow circling in the back field. It went down into the grass and emerged with a large white blob in its beak. It flew off into the trees and shortly emerged, circling low, landing in the same area and taking off with another white blob. This time it was pursued by what appeared to be a red wing. It dive bombed the crow, hit it several times and was joined by another red wing. Both birds slammed the crow to no avail The crow, with a full beak, finally flew into the trees.
Date: 6/2/19 2:22 pm From: DEBRA M POWERS <dmp2ec...> Subject: [NHBirds] How to report a banded least tern?
Perhaps this has already been reported, but there is a banded least tern at Seabrook beach. Unfortunately it does not have a colored band only the silver band. You can make out some of the data.
Date: 6/1/19 6:59 pm From: Jennifer Frost -Dunbarton <jennfrost67...> Subject: [NHBirds] Recent trip to Northern CA-Birds sightings
I just returned from an extensive trip to see our son in Northern CA for the first time.
I thought some might find my birding list interesting!
Acorn woodpeckers (my dream was to see one and I saw 3 in a cactus garden) Allen's Hummingbird these and 3 other species of hummingbirds were literally swarming around noisily everywhere in the Golden Gate botanical gardens.Magical American Crow's abundant American Goldfinch American Robin's, everywhere Anna's Hummingbird Barn Swallows Bewick's Wren Black Crowned Night Heron, seen below a cliff in a tidal pool catching crabs Black Phoebe Brandt's Cormorant Brown Pelicans very abundant, seen many times flying over the ocean Bufflehead Blue Heron California Scrub Jay California Towhee many with full grown babies, abundant in gardens.Not timid Canada Geese Chestnut backed Chickadee Cliff Swallows Dark eyed, "Oregon" Junco's.noisy and abundant in many areas Double Crested Cormorant House Finches Lazuli Bunting beautiful Mallard Ducks ( first pair we saw where on a beach with Harbor seals!) Oak Titmouse Osprey Pelagic Cormorant Pigeon Guillemot's nesting in Cliff's at Point Lobos Pygmy Nuthatch Red tailed Hawks Red winged Blackbird Ruby Throated Hummingbird Rufous Hummingbird Sandhill Crane Snowy Egret Song Sparrows Steller's Jay always try to steal your food! Tree Swallows, abundant Tricolored Blackbird Turkey Vultures very abundant everywhere we went Violet Green Swallows Western Gulls many nesting on cliffs Western Grebe White Crowned Sparrows, singing their hearts out everywhere! White tailed Kite
As I was not specifically birding (sightseeing activities with family) I was thrilled to have been able to carve out opportunities to see and be able to identify all of these, many lifers! I marvel at how much fun, easy and exciting it is to bird everywhere you go.
Date: 6/1/19 2:47 pm From: hector galbraith <hg2...> Subject: [NHBirds] Yellow-bellied Flycatchers in breeding habitat in White Mountains
Hiking up the Kinsman Mountain Trail on North Kinsman yesterday I heard at least 4 calling YBFL close the trail where it ascended through the spruce-fir forest above 3,500 feet. They were not giving their “song”, the chebunk call, but the wavering towee call, presumably a territorial call. Also, gobs of magnolia, blackpoll, yellow-rumped warblers. Did not come across any boreal chickadees, though I have had them up there before.
Date: 6/1/19 12:28 pm From: Steve Bennett <sbennett999...> Subject: [NHBirds] Mississippi Kite in Durham 3:15 PM
Susan Wrisley and I are doing our own stake-out in Durham in an attempt to locate the recently reported Mississippi Kites. At about 3:15 PM we had one soaring high overhead in the approx. area of last years nest and the library on Madbury Road.
Date: 6/1/19 10:55 am From: raqbirds via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] North Country highlights, and notes
A four night/five day trip (May 27-31) toPittsburg, Errol/Umbagog (boat trip), and Pondicherry timed out nicely for migrantwarblers, with sparse foliage allowing some nice views. Highlights: Common Goldeneye- a couple dozen stillcourting in the Rapid River (Maine) where it flows into Lake Umbagog. Ring-necked Duck- many pairs aroundUmbagog especially in the Leonard pond area of NH (with a Moose!). Common Loon- just setting up territories.At least five were calling one evening near our cabins on First Connecticut Lake, souplifting and stirring!Northern Harrier- a pair at Cherry Pondcontinue to be seen from the Tudor Richards platform. Ruffed Grouse- Many heard and one withlots of (within the range of normal) white on it sauntering across a woodsroad. Snipe- only two.Herring Gull- an adult at FirstConnecticut Lake was a bit out of place for the date. [Black-backedWoodpecker- zero. But the primary birding roads are still closed, plus, at thistime of year the species should be incubating which means they are harder tohear/find than later when the young are noisy and the adults are actively feedingthem.] Olive-sided Flycatcher- one at MoorhenMarsh, Pondicherry, was one of the few flycatchers we saw the entire time. TwoKingbirds and a couple of Phoebes were the rest. Though Katrina Fenton reportedto us that she had heard/seen a few Alders and Yellow-bellieds around Umbagog. The bulk of theflycatchers are still to come!Philadelphia Vireo- one seen. The Red-eyeswere still noticeably migrating too. Canada Jay- two adults only. Katrinareports that some young jays have fledged (while many warblers/passerines have yetto reach the area!).
Blue Jay- still migrating with flocks of eight and 15 noted.
Cliff Swallow- A couple of dozen indowntown Pittsburg putting on a wonderful show of gathering mud and buildingnests. Unfortunately, the buildings along Tabor Road only had a few CliffSwallows, so far. Boreal Chickadee- only two. Marsh Wren- two at Moorhen Marsh. Bluebird- one pair along Tabor Road. Swainson’s Thrush- still migrating, notsinging. Warblers- apparently our timing was goodwith 20 species during our visit, mostly in migrating flocks. Most common were Parulas,Magnolias, the Black-throateds (both Blue and Green), and Redstarts.Bay-breasteds were the most common “budworm” species but we had a few Cape Mayand Tennessees as well. Palm Warbler- after we had been unable to see two singing Palms near Moorhen Marsh at Pondicherry two cameand sat in a tree next to the platform while we ate our lunch! Finches- hardly any. Just a few PurpleFinches. Noteworthy mammals- Black Bear- a motherand cub along Route 3 in Whitefield and a trailing cub (Mom not seen) on the Pondicherrytrail. Moose- six. Almost all young adults. The mostwe have seen in several years. Varying (Snowshoe) Hare- only one but itwas ultra-cooperative. LOGISTICAL NOTES: It is still early-to-midApril in northern Pittsburg. Above Second Connecticut Lake there is still somesnow in the woods and most of the hardwood trees, especially birches, aredevoid of leaves. Land bird migration will continue for another week or two upthere, at least. CONSERVATION NOTES: A big part of this tripfocused on the remarkable conservation success stories in northern NH (Connecticut RiverHeadwaters- 170,000 acres protected, Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge- 37,000 acres and growing, andthe Pondicherry NWR- 7,000 acres) and some of the people who have made it allpossible. NH Audubon has been intimately involved in all of these successstories and continues with several research projects to this day. Bob Quinn- MWT, for Doug Bechtel- NHAudubon
Robert A. QuinnWebster, NH
"Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons and daughters of the earth." Chief Seattle
Date: 6/1/19 7:47 am From: steph ttlc <steph...> Subject: [NHBirds] Capital Chpt. FT: Ashuelot Headwaters & Lempster Town Forests
Field Trip: Ashuelot Headwaters & Lempster Town Forests Date: Sunday, June 9, 8:00 am Jack Swatt and Dylan Jackson will once again co-lead this field trip for the Chapter. Since its purchase by the Forest Society in 2010, The Ashuelot Headwaters Forest on Mountain Rd. in Lempster has become a hotspot for finding birds typically found in more northerly forests. Parking is limited on Mountain Rd. so meet at the parking area for the Duck Pond Trail (Lempster Town Forest) on Long Pond Rd. about a half mile in on the right from Mountain Rd. Contact: Jack Swatt at 203-592-4686 or <jswattbirds...>
On my way through Plymouth this evening I heard the unmistakable high pitched whinny of Merlins along Highland Street. I glanced up and there was the pair on a dead snag in a back yard. The male left and the female went after a crow to drive it out of their territory. No doubt one of the crow's old nests is now filled with Merlin chicks.
Finally, a "Feathered Fridays" outing not held tight in the grip of cold, damp weather. Under pleasant conditions - partly sunny, dry, a light breeze and the temperature hovering in the mid-50s, eleven participants recorded 46 species over the course three different segments explored in Hanover's Mink Brook Nature Preserve.
A clear highlight for the morning was the spotting of a non-vocalizing, black-billed cuckoo perched in a tree near NH Route 10. Another notable sighting was a singing pine warbler fully visible at close (ten feet?) range in a white pine; a bird more often heard than seen.
Full accounts of the morning's sighting can be found following these links:
The final walk in the Mascoma Chapter's 2019 "Warbler Wednesdays" series took place under conditions much the same as when the series began on May 1. The weather was cool and damp, albeit the temperature was in the mid-40s and not in the mid-30s as was the case when the first walk was held. Just the same, meteorologically speaking, it seemed as if the needle had scarcely budged.
A dozen people participated and were rewarded with some noteworthy late migration season sightings. An olive-sided flycatcher was seen in the woods adjacent to the access trail on the way up to the lake, and at the lake, a mourning warbler was discovered foraging in some brush near the shore.
In all, 43 species were tallied including three different vireo types; red-eyed, blue-headed and yellow-throated. In addition to the mourning warbler, ten other warblers were recorded including a blackburnian, northern parula (three), American redstart (six) and a black-and-white. A complete eBird list of the day's counts can be found by clicking on the following link: https://ebird.org/nh/view/checklist/S56871573
Thanks to George Clark and Blake Allison for being co-leaders, and thanks to Blake for keeping the eBird count.
Date: 5/31/19 8:15 am From: DEBRA M POWERS <dmp2ec...> Subject: [NHBirds] durham mississippi kites moved on???
The home owner reports they have not been seen sense the weekend, only a few days after they were attacked by the crows. I have stopped by twice and also have not see them, it does not appear that the nest has been built up any more either. Observed crows still in the area. Hopefully they will return.
Date: 5/30/19 6:33 pm From: Charlie Nims <charlie.nims...> Subject: [NHBirds] The "buds" were in Jackson today
This morning, I headed over to my Maine Breeding Bird Atlas block. While there, I got a call from Will Broussard who earlier in the a.m. had led a Tin Mountain CC bird trip to the Cross Valley Rd. area in Jackson. He told me that the area was full of warblers especially Tennessee (TEWA) for which i have been waiting to arrive in the Mt. Washington Valley area. So, after finishing my atlasing, I stopped there shortly before noon on my way home and, sure enough, many of the species were still there. In getting out of the car, I immediately heard the TEWA’s calling. But, the first bird I saw was a male Bay-breasted at eye level. Abandoning the opportunity to get on the TEWA’s, I followed the Bay-breasted to get some photos. Soon, one Bay-breasted turned into 3, 2 males and a female.
By the time I went back for the TEWA’s, there was only silence and no apparent movement. Heading down towards the Ellis River bridge, I could not find them . . . nor much else. On my way back, a fellow who was doing some tennis court maintenance at the local outdoor courts wanted to chat . . . which was a Godsend! Right after leaving him, in a large blossoming apple tree, the first bird I picked up was a male Cape May and then I finally got on a Tennessee. In the end, I stayed at that tree for ~20 minutes taking lots of photos. It turns out there was also a female Cape May and four other TEWA’s! What a way to wrap up my morning of birding!
So, the “buds” in the subject line refers to the spruce budworm species of which I had the three major ones: Cape May (2), Bay-breasted (3) and Tennessee (5-6) . . . and for good measure, a Canada Warbler was hanging around. A shoutout to Will for his phone call!
Full report posted to eBird with photos to be added.
Date: 5/29/19 1:39 pm From: DEBRA M POWERS <dmp2ec...> Subject: [NHBirds] ID for a few I have never seen before? Roseate Terns? Red Knot?
Went for a cold walk around the seacoast this morning, let me apologize already if I have ID'ed incorrectly because I believe a few would be usual for this area.
Seabrook Harbor Beach-Roseate Terns 4 of them, there was over 10 on the beach. I thought they were all common terns but when I started to process the pics I realized these were different. Is this correct?
Date: 5/29/19 10:57 am From: John Ranta <john.f.ranta...> Subject: Re: [NHBirds] tree swallows
I've noticed the opposite problem in the greater Peterborough area. Lots of tree swallows, some actually driving away and taking over bird houses from bluebirds. I'll send some your way...jr
On Wed, May 29, 2019 at 8:19 AM Sandy Turner <tmsprgrn...> wrote:
Date: 5/29/19 10:39 am From: Donna Carkin <dcarkin1...> Subject: [NHBirds] NHBIRDS Carolina Wren
I have a Carolina Wren starting to build a nest in bluebird house. Last two years we've had bluebirds nesting; we haven't seen them this Spring. Donna, Townsend / Brookline border
Date: 5/29/19 8:43 am From: Dorsey, Kurk <Kurk.Dorsey...> Subject: [NHBirds] Moore Fields and other Durham spots recently
Birders
A quick walk at Moore Fields today (NH 155A) turned up a very late pipit, way back near the end of the gravel road, as well as the kestrel in its usual perch, a bunch of bobolinks and savanna sparrows, a blue-winged warbler and a lone Least Sandpiper (my goal was to find shorebirds).
Recently we've had 1-2 Tennessee warblers singing in our yard 4 of the last 5 mornings (dueling banjos on Monday was the best). Yellow-billed cuckoo in the yard Sunday and Black-billed on Bennett Road Monday, and my favorite moment was getting all 4 wrens in about 20 minutes--Winter on Bennett Road, Carolina on Packers Falls Road, House and Marsh at the Surrey Lane marsh.
And just to remind me to always avoid looking at my desk, there was a female Black-throated blue outside my office on the 4th floor of Horton on campus.
Date: 5/29/19 5:19 am From: Sandy Turner <tmsprgrn...> Subject: [NHBirds] tree swallows
I can't seem to find when the big crash of Tree Swallows in Northern New England happened. If anyone has that info, I'd appreciate it. We are thrilled to see a pair nesting in our yard for the first time in many YEARS.
Date: 5/28/19 5:17 pm From: Mascoma Chapter NH Audubon <mascomabirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] Final "Feathered Friday" Coming Up on May 31
Hard to believe, but the month of May is ending and so is the Mascoma
Chapter's series of bird walks at Hanover's Mink Brook.
By any measure, this suite of walks has been meteorologically challenged,
and this Friday's walk May be no exception as there is a 40% chance of
rain. Just the same, unless it is pouring, we will go out.
Meet at 7:00 a.m. in the parking area adjacent to the electrical substation
on NH Route 10 about ¼ mile south of the Hanover business district. The
trails are level but mostly dirt surface. Given the amount of rain
recently, we expect them to be soggy. Appropriate footwear is recommended.
The walk is free and open to the public. All experience levels welcome. Bring
binoculars and/or a spotting scope as you prefer. If weather conditions are
inhospitable, the walk will be cancelled. Please check your e-mail early
Friday morning for an update.
To be led by members of the Mascoma Chapter Steering Committee.
NH Audubon sponsored an all day pelagic trip yesterday aboard the
"Granite State" out of Rye Harbor, NH. We started with a tour of the
Isles of Shoals where we saw the wonderful tern colony on White and
Seavey Islands, the Cormorant rookery on Lunging Island and two separate
sightings of American Oystercatchers on Little Seavey Island in NH (1)
and Appledore Island in ME (2). The two birds on Appledore Island were
seen in a brief attempted copulation. This species has not been
confirmed as nesting on the islands, but it likely has already nested
out there on one of the islands.
After this, we cruised offshore toward Jeffrey's Ledge. Early season
whale activity had been reported from southern areas off Cape Ann, but
there hadn't been many accompanying bird sightings. So we decided to
explore northern areas. We worked our way east and then north along
the middle or outer edge of Jeffrey's into Maine and continued north to
the "Three Fingers". We then worked back along the inside of the ledge
before turning west and heading home. Bird and whale activity offshore
was, unfortunately, very slow. But we still managed to get a few nice
early spring sightings and enjoyed a great day on the ocean.
Thanks to Jon Woolf for organizing this trip, to Captain Pete Reynolds,
and to whale biologists Melanie and Jonathan for helping to spot whales
and birds!
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Variable clouds with some offshore fog limiting visibility at times
Variable winds 5-10 mph. Seas about 1-3'
Birders - 30 +/-
Species Totals from Jeffrey's Ledge area (combined NH & ME waters)
Totals DO NOT INCLUDE sightings from the islands and inshore waters
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White-winged Scoter 2 - Migrating north together.
RED-NECKED PHALAROPE 17 - Several small groups offshore. In nice
breeding plumage.
Herring Gull 30
Great Black-backed Gull 34
Common Tern 10 - Offshore count only.
Common Loon 7 - 3 migrating north.
Wilson's Storm-Petrel 18
NORTHERN FULMAR 2 - One gave nice views.
Northern Gannet 25
BLUE JAY 1 - Rather rare sighting from far offshore. Blue Jays are
migrating right now, but they are notoriously fearful of crossing water.
Barn Swallow 1
BAY-BREASTED WARBLER 1 - A nice companion during part of our trip. It
landed on various parts of the boat and ate bits of apple for departing.
passerine sp. 3
Marine Mammals
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Humpback Whale - 4 including "Pinball" and calf as well as "Clamp"
Minke Whale - 2
Harbor Porpoise - 1
Gray Seal - 2
Date: 5/28/19 1:50 pm From: Steve Hale <srhale20...> Subject: [NHBirds] Rangeley Birding Festival
Just over the NH border in neighboring Rangeley (and close enough to interest NH birders) is the inaugural Rangeley Birding Festival. This event is June 7-9 and it is dedicated to the memory of John Bicknell <http://www.rlht.org/birding-festival/thanks>.
Date: 5/28/19 10:50 am From: 'Phil Brown' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] flock of Tennessee Warblers in Antrim!
It didn't sound like a particularly good migration morning when I left my house for Concord this morning, but I decided to stop along the road to the Antrim Wastewater Treatment facility just off Rt. 202. This has always been an excellent little migrant trap for me during the last half of May with good numbers of Tennessee and Wilson's Warblers, among the more regular breeding birds. I walked the usual 5-10 minutes down the road to the gate and didn't hear or see much in the way of migrants. The usual breeders along this stretch include gobs of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Baltimore Orioles, Yellow Warblers and Common Yellowthroats among others, and they were vocal enough. Right before stepping back into my car to head into the office, I heard a call note that sounded like Tennessee (my ears were well tuned to this species after five days on Monhegan Island last week). Upon inspecting a small grouping of tall planted fir trees (the only ones in sight), I did, sure enough, see a Tennessee Warbler - but then noticed more movement. In the next few minutes, I accurately counted at least SIX Tennessee Warblers in this trio of conifers, none of which were singing. I'm pretty sure that, away from south Texas, I've not noticed that particular collection of this species in the same area. So, keep your eyes on the spruces and firs for some of the later 'spruce budworm' warblers, which, by all accounts, are having a banner year in our area.
Phil BrownHancock, NH
Date: 5/27/19 7:47 pm From: Christian Martin <cmartin...> Subject: [NHBirds] Cliff Swallows in Milan
While participating in ARWC's Source to the Sea paddle on the Androscoggin River today, I tallied at least 20 complete and active Cliff Swallow nests on the south (downstream) side of the Milan bridge just off Rte 16 in Milan, NH. I estimated seeing about 30 Cliff Swallows present.
- Chris
Chris Martin
Senior Biologist, NH Audubon
<cmartin...>
Michael and I were fortunate to spend the weekend up on the Connecticut lakes, where there is still snow in spots and none of the usual roads are open. We got to hike in East Inlet, Scott's bog, Indian stream, etc. Things are in pretty bad shape so we improvised in other new and different areas (Nature Conservancy Hurlbert Swamp/Bog), and some hikes we never did before (the falls in the river). Had we known we would've taken mountain bikes up!
The birds are starting to come in, not in huge numbers but were great to see and it was so quiet. The only other folks there are fishermen. (No ATV's at all due to mud month)
Highlight was definitely finding 22 Brant on the first Connecticut lake last night while eating dinner, very distant but delightful.
With apologies I did not get another summer tanager, but mistyped the banding code. ( It was a scarlet Tanager.)
Go up, have fun before the crowds get there!
Date: 5/27/19 3:40 pm From: Mark Suomala <mrsuomala...> Subject: [NHBirds] Rare Bird Alert, New Hampshire, May 27, 2019
This is New Hampshire Audubon's Rare Bird Alert for Monday, May 27th, 2019.
A MISSISSIPPI KITE was seen soaring over downtown Newmarket on May 22nd and
25th, and 2 were seen soaring over Madbury Road in Durham on the 24th and
27th.
A TRUMPETER SWAN was discovered at NH Audubon’s Abe Emerson Marsh in Candia
on April 13th, has continued being seen there, and was last reported on May
27th.
2 SANDHILL CRANES were seen flying over the Pondicherry National Wildlife
Refuge in Jefferson near the Whitefield Airport on May 25th.
2 BLACK VULTURES were seen soaring in the vicinity of the North Walpole
lower boat landing on the Connecticut River on May 21st.
An AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHER was seen at Star Island in the Isles of Shoals on
May 27th.
A CASPIAN TERN was seen along the coast on May 22nd. 2 LEAST TERNS and 3
ROSEATE TERNS were reported from the coast on May 25th.
A NORTHERN FULMAR was seen in offshore waters on May 27th.
A flock of 22 BRANT were seen on First Connecticut Lake in Pittsburg on May
26th, and a flock of 32 BRANT was seen in Hampton Harbor on the 25th.
A SUMMER TANAGER was seen at First Connecticut Lake in Pittsburg on May
27th.
A YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER was seen in Enfield on May 20th.
A CERULEAN WARBLER was seen at the Wantastiquet Mountain Natural Area in
Hinsdale and Chesterfield on May 25th.
A BICKNELL’S THRUSH was seen in Penacook on May 23rd, and 1 was reported
from Benton on May 21st. A GRAY-CHEEKED THRUSH was reported from Mines Falls
Park in Nashua on May 26th.
A PHILADELPHIA VIREO was seen at Pickering Ponds in Rochester on May 25th.
GRASSHOPPER SPARROW reports during the past week included 6 at the Concord
Airport, 2 at Cemetery Fields in Amherst, 4 at the old Hinsdale Raceway, and
2 at the Keene Airport.
A NELSON’S SPARROW was reported from Rye on May 26th, and 4 SALTMARSH
SPARROWS were reported from Hampton Marsh on the 25th.
A GREEN HERON was seen at Airport Marsh in Whitefield on May 25th, and a
BUFFLEHEAD was seen at Little Cherry Pond in Jefferson on the 22nd.
An observer tallied 80 COMMON NIGHTHAWKS on May 22nd and 115 on the 23rd,
all migrating overhead in Amherst. A few COMMON NIGHTHAWKS were reported
from a number of other locations during the past week.
An estimated 50 DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANTS were seen at Lily Pond in Gilford
on May 22nd.
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interesting birds recently, you can leave a message at the end of the
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Date: 5/27/19 12:19 pm From: Phyllis Yaffie <pyaffie...> Subject: [NHBirds] Trumpeter Swan and Cedar Waxwings
About 1:00 this afternoon at Abe Emerson Marsh in Candia, the Trumpeter Swan was nicely visible from a distance, through a good pair of binoculars. He did perform one wide wing spread for us.
However, the most entertaining were the Cedar Waxwings, must have been 8-10 of them, among the branches of the smaller trees right in front of the parking area, next to the shore line. Beautiful and so close! Two were sitting on a small dead log passing one red berry back and forth between them many times. So cute. Would love to have had a video of that.
The last of the Mascoma Chapter's May birding outings at Lebanon's Boston
Lot Lake is to take place this Wednesday, the 29th beginning at 7:00 a.m.
Significant numbers of migrants such as warblers and flycatchers continue
to be reported, we're hoping they'll still be around for this week's event.
Meet in the more northerly of the two parking lots on NH Rt. 10 directly
across from Wilder Dam.
Walking conditions include a fairly steep, uphill climb and surfaces that
are unpaved and uneven. If rain has occurred recently ground conditions
could be muddy or damp. Sturdy footwear is recommended.
The event is free and open to the public. All experience levels welcome.
Bring binoculars and/or a spotting scope as you prefer. In the event of
steady rain, the walk will be cancelled.
To be led by members of the Mascoma Chapter's Steering Committee.
Date: 5/27/19 7:07 am From: Chad Witko <chadjwitko...> Subject: [NHBirds] Mt. Wantastiquet Ceruleans- NO
Greetings,
This morning, my partner Kat and I went looking for the previously reported Cerulean Warbler reported by Pam Hunt. Unfortunately, we were not able to locate any, singing males or otherwise.
Living in Brattleboro since the fall, this was my first foray to this site so I am a bit unfamiliar with where they have historically been found. Nevertheless, we tried our best to follow Pam's directions in her report. We did encounter several Black-throated Blue Warblers this morning, one of which was singing a Cerulean-type alternate song. However, it was not as convincing as some that I've heard elsewhere in the past, so it was rather easy to dismiss.
While June is looking to be extremely busy for us, we hope to head back in the coming weeks to hike to the summit spending a little more time again.
Cheers, Chad Witko www.chat-happens.com
"I came to believe birds are the most vivid expression of life. It made me aware of the world in which we live." Roger Tory Peterson
Date: 5/27/19 6:21 am From: Jane Hills <jhbird...> Subject: [NHBirds] Head's Pond today: Olive-sided Flycatcher and BB Cuckoo(
As I was getting out of my car at the parking lot for the Head's Pond trail in Hooksett this morning, I heard 2-3 repetitions of "quick, three beers" nearby. On the trail, I was able to locate the sweet spot that let me see through the trees to an Olive-sided Flycatcher perched in the sun atop an evergreen. The "vest" was clearly visible.
Also, I heard and saw a Black-billed Cuckoo near the pond at the end of the trail and also heard a song as I was walking back to the parking lot.
Here's my species list (most are by ear only):
Canada Goose (12 flying overhead in formation)
Killdeer
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Kingbird
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Wood-pewee
Least Flycatcher
ALDER FLYCATCHER (singing)
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Blue-gray Gnatcher (on nest)
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Veery
Red-eyed Vireo
Warbling Vireo
Black-and-White Warbler
Blackpoll Warbler
Chestnut-sided Warbler
American Redstart
Pine Warbler
Prairie Warbler
Yellow Warbler
Mourning warbler?? (heard a song that may have been this species, but I couldn't locate the bird)
Common Yellowthroat
Ovenbird
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Baltimore Oriole
American Goldfinch
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Eastern Towhee
Swamp Sparrow
Field Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Jane
Jane Hills
Manchester, NH
jhbird(at)myfairpoint(dot)net
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