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Subject: Re: Bluebirds scarce this year?
From: Blake Allison <blake_allison(AT)yahoo.com>
Date: 29 May 2008 6:46am
We had a pair of bluebirds build a nest in one of our
three boxes, but a bear knocked the box down. The
bluebirds have not returned. We have a pair of house
wrens taking up residence in one of the other boxes.
Blake
--- Jon Woolf <jsw(AT)jwoolfden.com> wrote:
> This is my fourth spring as a nest-box monitor at
> Massabesic Audubon
> Center. There have been plenty of bluebirds in each
> of the three
> prior years, with good nesting success in 2005 and
> 07, and a bad year
> in 06 because of the atrociously wet spring. This
> year, however, the
> monitoring program hasn't recorded any bluebird
> nests. There are
> tree-swallow nests in plenty, but not a single
> bluebird nest in any
> of the Center's over 100 nest boxes. There don't
> even seem to be any
> bluebirds around. Maybe one or two, but that's all.
>
> Has anyone else who runs nest-boxes noticed a
> shortage of bluebirds
> and/or successful bluebird nests this spring?
>
> -- Jon Woolf
> Manchester, NH
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Subject: Re: Bluebirds scarce this year?
From: LadyMacro <LadyMacro(AT)metrocast.net>
Date: 29 May 2008 7:16am
There is a pair nesting at the Concord Community Gardens off Clinton St.
I've been photographing them for several weeks now.
http://www.pbase.com/image/97809393
http://www.pbase.com/ne_wildlife_photography/image/96673532
http://www.pbase.com/webofnature/image/96477246
http://www.pbase.com/the_feminine_perspective/image/96497277
Debbie Stahre
W. Nottingham
At 11:21 PM 5/28/2008, you wrote:
>This is my fourth spring as a nest-box monitor at Massabesic Audubon
>Center. There have been plenty of bluebirds in each of the three
>prior years, with good nesting success in 2005 and 07, and a bad
>year in 06 because of the atrociously wet spring. This year,
>however, the monitoring program hasn't recorded any bluebird
>nests. There are tree-swallow nests in plenty, but not a single
>bluebird nest in any of the Center's over 100 nest boxes. There
>don't even seem to be any bluebirds around. Maybe one or two, but that's all.
>
>Has anyone else who runs nest-boxes noticed a shortage of bluebirds
>and/or successful bluebird nests this spring?
>
>-- Jon Woolf
>Manchester, NH
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Subject: Dragonfly Workshop
From: High Pond Farm <birds(AT)highpondfarm.org>
Date: 29 May 2008 7:51am
Dragonflies in July at High Pond Farm, Plymouth New Hampshire
(Spaces are still available in our Avian Ecology Workshop, June 19 b 22: please
register by June 12th) Visit our website for details:
http://www.highpondfarm.org/
July 18-20 Michael Blust
An Introduction to Odonata b Dragonflies & Damselflies
This 2-day workshop will provide a thorough introduction to the identification,
life history, and ecology of Odonata. Emphasis will be placed on getting to know
the adult dragonflies and damselflies found around the High Pond Farm area.
With over 150 species recorded in New Hampshire, expect to see and become
familiar with at least 30 of these during the weekend. Many of these species are
found through the northeastern North America. Activities will include field
observation, netting techniques, field identification, and laboratory
identification of these primitive yet eminently successful insects. The process
of learning to observe, capture and identify these insects will be infused with
information about their fascinating adaptations and lifestyles.
Fee: $250, includes instruction in field and classroom, two nights lodging and
all meals from Friday supper through Sunday lunch.
Mike Blust was born and raised in northern New Jersey where it seemed to take
too long to get out to the field and rivers for bird watching. A summer job at
a mosquito control commission led to a M.S. (Univ. of Delaware) and Ph.D.
(Kansas State Univ.) in entomology. Predestined to live where the fields and
rivers were accessible, he has been teaching about birds and insects at Green
Mountain College, Vermont since 1987. More recently, he has developed a keen
interest in Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies) - the "birds" of the insect
world, and maintains a website on Odonata of Vermont.
High Pond Farm is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Plymouth, New Hampshire
whose mission is to provide natural history education for curious adults and
professional and amateur naturalists. Please visit our website at
http://www.highpondfarm.org/
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Subject: Re: Bluebirds scarce this year?
From: Phil Brown <downtownpab(AT)yahoo.com>
Date: 29 May 2008 9:13am
Jon et al,
They appear to be scarce in all the regular places that I check for them, as
well. I recorded none in Cheshire County in lots of good habitat in over 50
miles by bike on Saturday, and other Birdathon teams out that way agreed they
were tough to find in some of the usual boxes. None nesting here at Silk Farm
either, but several house wrens and tree swallows.
On that note, we have bluebird boxes ready to be installed at Silk Farm, and I'm
looking for volunteers to help erect them. Please contact me off-list with your
interest at pbrown(AT)nhaudubon.org or 224-9909x334.
Good observation - remember that absence is just as important data as bird
presence! Is this trend being noted in adjacent states?
Phil Brown
--- On Wed, 5/28/08, Jon Woolf <jsw(AT)jwoolfden.com> wrote:
> From: Jon Woolf <jsw(AT)jwoolfden.com>
> Subject: Bluebirds scarce this year?
> To: "New Hampshire Birds" <NH.Birds(AT)lists.unh.edu>
> Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 11:21 PM
> This is my fourth spring as a nest-box monitor at Massabesic
> Audubon
> Center. There have been plenty of bluebirds in each of the
> three
> prior years, with good nesting success in 2005 and 07, and
> a bad year
> in 06 because of the atrociously wet spring. This year,
> however, the
> monitoring program hasn't recorded any bluebird nests.
> There are
> tree-swallow nests in plenty, but not a single bluebird
> nest in any
> of the Center's over 100 nest boxes. There don't
> even seem to be any
> bluebirds around. Maybe one or two, but that's all.
>
> Has anyone else who runs nest-boxes noticed a shortage of
> bluebirds
> and/or successful bluebird nests this spring?
>
> -- Jon Woolf
> Manchester, NH
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Subject: Clay-colored Sparrow in Barrington
From: "Birds Etc" <BEtc(AT)NHAudubon.org>
Date: 29 May 2008 9:41am
The Clay-colored Sparrow discovered yesterday by Scott Young
at Warren Farm in Barrington was easily found this morning by
myself and Bob Craven in the Christmas Tree lot at the rear of
the farm. It was singing vigorously, and gave very good views
as close as 5 feet. At one point it was in the same tree as a
Chipping Sparrow for easy comparison.
On the other hand, the Yellow-billed Cuckoo was not cooperative
(are they ever?). I heard a couple of quiet cow-cows, but
couldn't find the bird in the limited time I had.
Terry Bronson
NH Bird Records
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Subject: bluebirds, a cautionary tale...
From: Patience Chamberlin <patiencec(AT)comcast.net>
Date: 29 May 2008 9:50am
A pair of bluebirds nested in the favorite box again this year in our
field. They produced three eggs but the male disappeared. The female
abandoned the nest thereafter. Perhaps three weeks later, I checked a
different box and cleaned out an abandoned house sparrow nest.
Underneath it was the remains of a male bluebird, body intact . This
box design had the screen in the bottom which the nest is built upon.
Apparently, the bird's beak had become wedged in one of the screen
holes and he could not free himself and died. The house sparrows
built their nest right on top of him. Now I like them even less.
Needless to say, I threw away the screen. If any of you have this
type of box, you may want to consider removing the screen. I'm sure
they'll manage fine without.
This bluebird business is not for sissies! But I try to keep last
year in mind when we had two broods from one pair, totaling 9
fledglings...maybe next year.
Patience Chamberlin
Exeter
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Subject: American Redstart, Hinsdale set-back
From: hbreder(AT)comcast.net
Date: 29 May 2008 10:44am
This morning on the rail trail at the Hinsdale set-back I saw a flock of 6 male
American
redstarts flitting in and out of the trailside brushy trees - did not see any
females until I got to
a different part of the trail. I did not recognize it as a female redstart but
identified it with help
after posting the photos on www.birdforum.net.
http://www.onejackdaw.com/Gallery/American_Redstart.html
I also saw numerous Yellow Warblers on the trail to the power towers, along with
Eastern
Kingbirds, Common Grackles and American Tree Sparrows, not to mention the
countless
Red-winged Blackbirds.
Hilke Breder
Brattleboro, VT
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Subject: Bluebirds in Peterborough seem OK
From: "Gwen Jones" <hiker.gwen(AT)gmail.com>
Date: 29 May 2008 11:06am
I was curios after reading about Bluebird scarcity elsewhere and went over
to Fremont Field to check on the boxes there. Bluebirds are nesting in one
of the 14-16 boxes - same as last year. Tree Swallows have the others
though I saw a wren taking a look at one that was occupied by a swallow.
There was a male Bluebird singing in another part of the field but the boxes
there all had swallows. I wonder if he has a nest in a tree, or he is
either mateless or waiting for a box?
Gwen
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Subject: Rare Bird Alert, New Hampshire, May 29, 2008
From: "Mark Suomala" <mrsuomala(AT)marksbirdtours.com>
Date: 29 May 2008 11:33am
This is New Hampshire Audubon's Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, May 29th,
2008.
A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW was seen at the Warren Farm in Barrington on May 28th
and 29th. The farm is open to birders after 6:00 am. There are 3 main
parking areas: along the mown field before the ponds on the left; just
before the house on the left; and by the stacked firewood. If irrigation
pipes are across the road, don't drive over them. The weedy-looking fields
contain Christmas tree seedlings so don't walk through them. After you park
in one of the designated areas, the best way to get around is to walk the
roads and field edges. This is a working farm so take care not to interfere
with their operations. The CLAY-COLORED SPARROW has been seen in the
Christmas tree field by the rear parking lot. 2 YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOOS have
been heard near the first parking lot.
A RED-HEADED WOODPECKER was seen in Campton on May 23rd.
A YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER was seen in Fitzwilliam on May 22nd.
A LEAST BITTERN was reported from the Hinsdale setbacks on the Connecticut
River on May 25th.
A COMMON MOORHEN was seen in Rochester at Pickering Ponds, in the pond near
the Wastewater Treatment Plant fence, on May 24th.
A SOOTY SHEARWATER was seen from Odiorne Point State Park in Rye on May
24th.
A GLAUCOUS GULL was seen in the Seabrook side of Hampton Harbor on May 22nd,
and again on the 24th.
A BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE was seen in Hampton Harbor on May 24th.
A BLACK TERN was seen at Cherry Pond at the Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge in
Jefferson on May 24th.
A LONG-EARED OWL was reported from Peterborough on May 24th.
A GRASSHOPPER SPARROW was seen at the Keene Airport in Swanzey on May 24th.
A CERULEAN WARBLER was heard on Potter Road in Eaton, just west of the
southern-most end of Conway Lake on May 25th.
A PHILADELPHIA VIREO was seen at Pickering Ponds in Rochester on May 23rd.
A few SALTMARSH SHARP-TAILED SPARROWS were reported from Hampton Marsh,
Chapman's Landing in Stratham, and the Nature Conservancy Lubberland Creek
Preserve during the past week. At least one NELSON'S SHARP-TAILED SPARROW
was heard at the Lubberland Creek Preserve on May 26th.
4 ROSEATE TERNS, 50 COMMON TERNS and a WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER were all seen
from the Seabrook side of Hampton Harbor on May 23rd.
Over 100 BRANT were reported from the coastal area during the past week.
Several LAUGHING GULLS were reported from the coast during the past week.
Over 2,500 WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS were seen migrating north by two observers
in Newington on May 24th.
A HORNED GREBE and a RED-NECKED GREBE were seen on the coast on May 24th.
A few UPLAND SANDPIPERS and HORNED LARKS were seen at the Pease
International Tradeport runway area on May 24th.
There were sightings of several migrating shorebird species during the past
week, mostly along the coast, but also from a few inland locations. Coastal
sightings included 2 RUDDY TURNSTONES, and inland sightings included a
DUNLIN and 3 SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS from Sandwich on May 25th, 26 SHORT-BILLED
DOWITCHERS, and at least 12 SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS in Hancock on May 24th, and
a SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER in Hinsdale on May 24th.
Several PURPLE MARTINS were reported from Route 153 in Freedom on May 25th.
2 BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKERS, a GRAY JAY, a BOREAL CHICKADEE, and a CAPE MAY
WARBLER were all seen on the Trudeau Road trails in Bethlehem on May 22nd. A
YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER was reported from here on May 24th.
A SPRUCE GROUSE, 3 GRAY JAYS, 3 BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKERS, 3 BOREAL
CHICKADEES, a MERLIN, 10 BAY-BREASTED WARBLERS, a CAPE MAY WARBLER, and a
PHILADELPHIA VIREO were reported from Pittsburg on May 26th.
A BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKER was seen on the trail to Little Cherry Pond in the
Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge in Jefferson on May 25th. 2 SORAS and 2 VIRGINIA
RAILS were reported from a marsh near Cherry Pond in the Pondicherry
Wildlife Refuge in Jefferson, also on the 25th.
3 BICKNELL'S THRUSHES were reported from Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch
on May 24th.
2 FISH CROWS were reported from the UNH campus in Durham on May 23rd.
There were a number of sightings of migrating COMMON NIGHTHAWKS reported
during the past week.
YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOOS, BLACK-BILLED CUCKOOS and ORCHARD ORIOLES were
reported from several locations in the southern part of the state during the
past week.
This message is also available by phone recording: call (603) 224-9909 and
press 2 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(AT)nhaudubon.org. 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
Thanks very much and good birding.
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Subject: Re: Green Heron Ponemah Bog
From: cmsbirds(AT)comcast.net (Chris Sheridan)
Date: 29 May 2008 11:45am
Correction concerning the Green Heron at Ponemah Bog in Amherst in my post last
night--
Apparently the orange legs denote an adult in breeding plumage!
(Thanks Terry Bronson!)
Chris Sheridan
Nashua
cmsbirds AT comcast.net
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Subject: Re: Bluebirds in Peterborough seem OK
From: Bruce Boyer <bboyer192(AT)earthlink.net>
Date: 29 May 2008 3:48pm
This worries me a little. I wonder if there is past data showing
whether more bluebirds once nested at Fremont Field and other places
with nest boxes. I also wonder whether, if roughly 93% of the boxes
are being taken by Tree Swallows, the main effect of the boxes isn't
just an increase in the population of the Tree Swallow, a species
which competes with Bluebirds for nest sites (cavities) in the area
(including beyond the limits of the field). If an expanding Tree
Swallow population were outcompeting the Bluebirds in a larger area,
the boxes could actually reduce the overall Bluebird population over
time. Could there be a case of unintended consequences going on?
I wonder if there is enough data available to refute my hypothesis.
The decline of Bluebirds could, of course, be due to another factor,
or multiple factors.
Bruce Boyer
On May 29, 2008, at 11:05 AM, Gwen Jones wrote:
> I was curios after reading about Bluebird scarcity elsewhere and
> went over
> to Fremont Field to check on the boxes there. Bluebirds are nesting
> in one
> of the 14-16 boxes - same as last year. Tree Swallows have the others
> though I saw a wren taking a look at one that was occupied by a
> swallow.
> There was a male Bluebird singing in another part of the field but
> the boxes
> there all had swallows. I wonder if he has a nest in a tree, or he is
> either mateless or waiting for a box?
>
> Gwen
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Subject: Bluebird nest box placement strategy
From: "Mark Suomala" <mrsuomala(AT)marksbirdtours.com>
Date: 29 May 2008 3:59pm
Birders:
One technique that I have heard about is that when you first put up the nest
boxes, place pairs of nest boxes close together - they work best pointed in
opposite directions so that birds going to eacn box don't easily cross
flight paths. Tree Swallows may move in to one box, and then they will chase
away any Tree Swallows that attempt to nest in the adjacent one. Apparently
they will not chase away Eastern Bluebirds that attempt to nest in the
adjacent box.
Mark Suomala
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Subject: Re: Bluebird nest box placement strategy
From: Bruce Boyer <bboyer192(AT)earthlink.net>
Date: 29 May 2008 4:07pm
Someone needs to check systematically to see whether this procedure is
really working according to the theory. I'm pretty sure I've heard of
cases where both boxes of a pair were occupied by Tree Swallows.
Bruce Boyer
On May 29, 2008, at 3:59 PM, Mark Suomala wrote:
> Birders:
>
> One technique that I have heard about is that when you first put up
> the nest boxes, place pairs of nest boxes close together - they work
> best pointed in opposite directions so that birds going to eacn box
> don't easily cross flight paths. Tree Swallows may move in to one
> box, and then they will chase away any Tree Swallows that attempt to
> nest in the adjacent one. Apparently they will not chase away
> Eastern Bluebirds that attempt to nest in the adjacent box.
>
> Mark Suomala
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Subject: Re: Bluebird nest box placement strategy
From: "Gwen Jones" <hiker.gwen(AT)gmail.com>
Date: 29 May 2008 4:41pm
The boxes at Fremont are all in pairs, but the Tree Swallows do not seem to
mind being next door to each other. Maybe the boxes are not close enough
however?
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Subject: Re: Bluebird nest box placement strategy
From: Bruce Boyer <bboyer192(AT)earthlink.net>
Date: 29 May 2008 4:58pm
What if we are gradually selecting for a population of Tree Swallows
which doesn't mind being crowded by other Tree Swallows, but continues
to outcompete other species of cavity-nesters, like Bluebirds?
On May 29, 2008, at 4:41 PM, Gwen Jones wrote:
> The boxes at Fremont are all in pairs, but the Tree Swallows do not
> seem to
> mind being next door to each other. Maybe the boxes are not close
> enough
> however?
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Subject: Tamworth Today
From: "Eddison, Debra - Conway, NH" <debra.eddison(AT)nh.usda.gov>
Date: 29 May 2008 5:40pm
Site visit with a landowner in Tamworth today included the following
birds:
Hairy Woodpecker
Yellow bellied sapsucker
Evening Grosbeaks
R. B Grosbeaks
Blue jays
A. Robin
Mourning doves
A. Goldfinch
B.C Chickadees
many rt hummingbirds
Baltimore Oriole
R.B. Nuthatch
T. Titmice
Indigo Bunting (on a feeder!)
chipping sparrow
NOTE: Approx. 10 bluebird boxes up and not a pair of bluebirds to be
found in them this year. In 2007 they had 3 pairs of bluebirds nesting
in the boxes. Interesting fact, the landowner mentioned predation on
boxes by black bears in the past. Similar to an earlier posting today.
Debra Eddison
Soil Conservationist
Federal Women's Program Manager
Natural Resources Conservation Service
73 Main Street, P.O. Box 533
Conway, NH 03818
PH (603)-447-2771 X101
FX (603)-447-8945
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Subject: RE: Clay-colored Sparrow in Barrington
From: "Craven, Robert" <r.craven(AT)snhu.edu>
Date: 29 May 2008 5:46pm
It was Terry who quickly honed in on its buggy buzz and identified it. Thanks
for the great directions, Scott. Here's a link to photos of both the chipping
sparrow (with an insect) and the clay-colored, plus a goldfinch, also from the
Warren Farm, and the Louisiana waterthrush I'd been hunting down at
Pawtuckaway, following postings from Mark Suomala and Terry.
http://acadweb.snhu.edu/craven_robert/Birds/birds_5-29-08.htm
Bob.
________________________________
From: owner-NH.Birds(AT)lists.unh.edu on behalf of Birds Etc
Sent: Thu 5/29/2008 9:41 AM
To: New Hampshire Birds
Subject: Clay-colored Sparrow in Barrington
The Clay-colored Sparrow discovered yesterday by Scott Young
at Warren Farm in Barrington was easily found this morning by
myself and Bob Craven in the Christmas Tree lot at the rear of
the farm. It was singing vigorously, and gave very good views
as close as 5 feet. At one point it was in the same tree as a
Chipping Sparrow for easy comparison.
On the other hand, the Yellow-billed Cuckoo was not cooperative
(are they ever?). I heard a couple of quiet cow-cows, but
couldn't find the bird in the limited time I had.
Terry Bronson
NH Bird Records
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Subject: star island trip this weekend
From: "Eric Masterson" <EMasterson(AT)NHAudubon.org>
Date: 29 May 2008 7:38pm
There has been one cancellation for this weekends trip to Star Island. If
anyone is interested in taking the spot, please let me know asap. The trip
departs Rye Harbor at 7am and returns 4pm. The cost is $40 NHA member, $45
non-member.
Caveat - the weather for the weekend is uncertain and the trip, originally
scheduled for Saturday, may be rescheduled to Sunday. This may cause additional
spaces to open up, in which case I will post to the list.
Eric
Eric Masterson
Vice President, Development
New Hampshire Audubon
3 Silk Farm Road
Concord, NH 03301
Phone 224-9909 ext. 307
New Hampshire Audubon
Protecting New Hampshire's natural environment for wildlife and for people
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Subject: NHA SEACOAST CHAPTER FIELD TRIP - PUFFIN WATCH
From: "catfishanddwen" <catfishanddwen(AT)comcast.net>
Date: 29 May 2008 7:56pm
NHA SEACOAST CHAPTER FIELD TRIP
PUFFIN WATCH - New Harbor, Maine
Saturday, June 14, 4 PM - 7 PM
Join trip leaders Davis Finch and Denny Abbott for this early evening Puffin
Watch to Eastern Egg Rock located in Muscungus Bay. Please visit the HARDY
BOAT CRUISES website at, http://www.hardyboat.com/puffins/puffins.html , to
view a complete description of the trip and fares.
PLEASE CONTACT MARK HATFIELD AT catfishanddwenATcomcast.net or TELEPHONE (603)
659- 0705 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THIS TRIP AND FOR POSSIBLE
CARPOOLING DETAILS.
Mark Hatfield
NHA Seacoast Chapter Field rip Coordinator
catfishanddwenATcomcast.net
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Subject: Seabird & Whale Tales
From: Steve Mirick <smirick(AT)comcast.net>
Date: 29 May 2008 9:06pm
Posted for Carol "Krill" Carson.
Steve Mirick
Bradford, MA
Hello: Tickets are still available for our Seabird &Whale Tales
excursion, Sunday, June 8th, 2008 from 8 am to 6 pm.
Join us for an exciting marine wildlife cruise to support local marine
education and widlife conservation. This all day event is sponsored by
the New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA) and OceanQuest
Hands-on Marine Education (OQ). Wildlife experts Wayne Petersen
(Massachusetts Audubon), David Clapp (Natural History Services), Dr.
John C. Jahoda (Bridgewater State College) and Carol "Krill" Carson
(NECWA) lead this informative excursion to view seabirds, whales,
dolphins and basking sharks off New England.
Our course is set along the beautiful Cape Cod coast, traveling in style
aboard the Tails of the Sea, a 110 foot luxury commercial whale
watching vessel owned and operated by the Captain John Boats of
Plymouth. The cruise is from 8 am to 6 pm and leaves from the Plymouth
Town Pier. Enjoy our fully guided commentary, plankton demonstrations,
chumming for seabirds, a full galley of delicious homemade food and our
free nature-themed onboard raffle.
Please visit www.oceanquest.org or www.necwa.org to learn more about
this amazing trip or to download the registration form. Or call
508-385-7656 to book your reservation today.
Ticket price is $110. Reserve your ticket today for space is limited to
ensure a comfortable ride offshore.
For more trip information, contact Krill Carson at 508-946-4345 or
krillcarson(AT)mac.com or call OceanQuest at 508-385-7656. This is a
fundraising event for NECWA and OQ who are both registered 501(c) 3
non-profit organizations.
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Subject: Israel chooses a national bird
From: "Chet" <c_farwell(AT)comcast.net>
Date: 29 May 2008 9:16pm
"After a contest that ruffled a few feathers, Israel has chosen it's
national bird.
At a ceremony in Jerusalem on Thursday, Israel's appropriately dovish
President Shimon Peres announced that the hoopoe is now the ornithological
symbol of the country."
http://bennauro.blogspot.com/2008/05/israel-chooses-national-bird.html
Chet
Dover, NH
**GBA===
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrc_5150
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Subject: Re: Bluebird nest box placement strategy
From: "Mark Suomala" <mrsuomala(AT)marksbirdtours.com>
Date: 29 May 2008 10:07pm
I have heard that the boxes need to be back-to-back and almost touching, and
that you can put a little flag (flagging piece on a stick) on top of one
house (but not both) and that the Swallows don't like it but that Bluebirds
are okay with it.
Mark Suomala
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gwen Jones" <hiker.gwen(AT)gmail.com>
To: "New Hampshire Birds" <NH.Birds(AT)lists.unh.edu>
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 4:41 PM
Subject: Re: Bluebird nest box placement strategy
> The boxes at Fremont are all in pairs, but the Tree Swallows do not seem
> to
> mind being next door to each other. Maybe the boxes are not close enough
> however?
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