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NH.Birds for Thursday, May 15, 2008
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Subject: Weeks State Park Birdwalk on May 14th
From: "Sam Stoddard" <sstoddard3(AT)gmail.com>
Date: 15 May 2008 6:18am
Sixteen people turned out on a beautiful spring morning to enjoy the
songbirds of Weeks State Park in Lancaster, NH. This outing was the first
in the summer series of events at the Park and helped to celebrate
International Migratory Bird Day. The group walked up the park road to the
summit of 2000-foot Mount Prospect and later followed that up with a visit
to nearby wetlands and Martin Meadow Pond. 41 species were observed as
follows----
common loon
great blue heron (nesting)
turkey vulture
Canada goose
osprey
broad-winged hawk
mourning dove
yellow-bellied sapsucker
hairy woodpecker
pileated woodpecker
least flycatcher
blue-headed vireo
blue jay
American crow
tree swallow
black-capped chickadee
red-breasted nuthatch
white-breasted nuthatch
winter wren
ruby-crowned kinglet
hermit thrush
American robin
Nashville warbler
northern parula
chestnut-sided warbler
black-throated blue warbler
yellow-rumped warbler
black-throated green warbler
blackburnian warbler
black-and-white warbler
American redstart
ovenbird
common yellowthroat
song sparrow
white-throated sparrow
dark-eyed junco
rose-breasted grosbeak
red-winged blackbird
common grackle
brown-headed cowbird
American goldfinch
In addition 31 species of wildflowers were identified.
Sam Stoddard
Lancaster, NH
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Subject: Spaces available in Avian Ecology Workshop
From: High Pond Farm <birds(AT)highpondfarm.org>
Date: 15 May 2008 6:31am
Spaces available in Ornithology Workshop in Plymouth, NH
Avian Ecology: Populations and Communities
June 19-22 Leonard Reitsma
This 3-day workshop will combine lecture and discussion of key principles and
theories concerning bird morphology, behavior and ecology, together with
experience in the field. The field component will include bird identification
and observation on visits to two active avian ecological research sites near
High Pond Farm: the Bear Pond Natural Area in Canaan, NH, and the Hubbard Brook
Experimental Forest in Campton, NH. The research being undertaken at each site
will be thoroughly discussed. There will also be time to explore the environs of
High Pond Farm and to spend time in the classroom reviewing what webve learned
in the field.
Fee: $350, includes instruction in field and classroom, lodging for 3 nights,
and all meals from Thursday evening supper through Sunday lunch.
Len Reitsma received his B.S. in Biology from William Patterson University and
his Ph.D. in Biology from Dartmouth College. He has been professor of Biology
at Plymouth State University since 1992, and is currently chair of the Biology
Department. Len is an active researching avian ecologist specializing in
migrating songbirds; in particular American Redstarts, Black-throated Blue
Warblers, Norther Waterthrushes, Louisiana Waterthrushes, and Canada Warblers.
His research takes him to New Hampshire, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico. He is the
recipient of PSUbs Distinguished Teaching Award, and is President and
Co-Founder of NEILE (New England Institute for Landscape Ecology).
For more information, visit our website at http://www.highpondfarm.org
High Pond Farm is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Plymouth, New
Hampshire, whose mission is to provide educational opportunities for amateur and
professional naturalists. Our email address is info(AT)highpondfarm.org.
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Subject: deck birds in Newmarket
From: david.h.arnold(AT)comcast.net
Date: 15 May 2008 8:00am
Some nice deck sightings this AM. We believe that the Orchard Orioles are
definitely setting up shop in the meadows across from Shackford Point. Andra
and I have seen a male there on several occasions. He returned to the feeders
yesterday PM and twice for long stays this AM. Our neighbors have had a
female, a male, and an immature visit their feeders frequently so we suspect
these Orchard Orioles are nesting nearby. We had an immature male at our deck
feeders about a week and a half ago.
Other terrific sightings on the deck this AM:
lovely male Indigo Bunting
three Pine Siskins
many orioles in full breeding plumage (some are picking fights with their
virtual rivals in the window)
many male hummers duking it out for the prime sugar water stations
dharnold
Newmarket, NH
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Subject: FOY Hummers ,N Conway
From: "Eddison, Debra - Conway, NH" <debra.eddison(AT)nh.usda.gov>
Date: 15 May 2008 8:45am
FOY hummers arrived late in N Conway on Sunday 5/11/08 and yesterday, 2
male hummers fighting over their dinner.
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: black bear in Munsonville
From: "Eddison, Debra - Conway, NH" <debra.eddison(AT)nh.usda.gov>
Date: 15 May 2008 9:01am
I had a black bear come through the yard in N Conway last Friday night
5/9/08. It didn't stop to say hi but instead, deposited a very large
pile of scat on a stump in the yard. After it was on it's way, I went
out look at the scat and sure enough, it was covered in (about 60%) bird
seed. Proof that the State is accurate with dates to take the feeders
in.
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
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-NH.Birds(AT)lists.unh.edu [mailto:owner-NH.Birds(AT)lists.unh.edu]
On Behalf Of Keith M. Gordon
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 6:48 PM
To: New Hampshire Birds
Subject: black bear in Munsonville
Just had a BB take down our feeders @ 6:00 PM. Guess the State is right
when
they say take them in.
Keith M Gordon, PE
680 Granite Lake Road
Munsonville, NH 03457
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Subject: Rare Bird Alert, New Hampshire, May 15, 2008
From: "Mark Suomala" <mrsuomala(AT)marksbirdtours.com>
Date: 15 May 2008 10:09am
This is New Hampshire Audubon's Rare Bird Alert for Thursday, May 15th,
2008.
A possible GRAY KINGBIRD was reported from the Connecticut River area in
Walpole on May 9th, but there have been no further reports.
A female HOODED WARBLER was seen at the Keene Cemetery on May 8th.
A WORM-EATING WARBLER was reported from Concord on May 8th, and one was
reported from Marlborough on May 9th.
An ACADIAN FLYCATCHER was reported from Marlborough on May 14th.
A RED-HEADED WOODPECKER was seen in Sharon on May 11th.
3 LEAST BITTERNS were reported from the Hinsdale setbacks on the Connecticut
River on May 14th.
A LITTLE BLUE HERON was seen in the marsh along Route 1A on the North
Hampton and Rye town line on May 10th and 11th.
At least 2 CERULEAN WARBLERS were seen on the Middle Mountain trail at
Pawtuckaway State Park in Nottingham on May 10th through the 14th. A
CERULEAN WARBLER was also reported from Penacook on May 13th and one was
seen in Exeter on the 14th.
A LAUGHING GULL was reported from the coast on May 13th.
10 NORTHERN GANNETS were seen migrating along the coast on May 10th.
150 COMMON TERNS were seen at the Isles of Shoals on May 10th.
About 200 LONG-TAILED DUCKS were seen on the ocean from Hampton on May 9th.
4 UPLAND SANDPIPERS were seen at the Pease International Tradeport on May
11th, and one was seen at Hilton Park in Dover on May 7th.
24 PURPLE SANDPIPERS were seen in Rye Harbor on May 12th.
ORCHARD ORIOLES were reported from Hampton, Newmarket, Concord, Durham,
Kensington, and Hinsdale during the past week.
5 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS were seen in Kensington on May 10th - a late date for
this far south.
A LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH was reported from Albany on May 9th. This is near
the northern limit for this bird in New Hampshire - at least in the past.
At least 6 WHIP-POOR-WILLS were heard at the Mast Yard State Forest in
Concord and Hopkinton on May 13th.
300 TREE SWALLOWS were seen migrating in Seabrook and Hampton on May 9th.
A RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD was seen in Errol, north of the White Mountains,
on May 11th.
A BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKER was seen, and heard drumming on the trail to
Little Cherry Pond in the Pondicherry Wildlife Sanctuary in Jefferson on May
11th.
Additional spring arrivals reported during the past week included: VIRGINIA
RAIL, CHIMNEY SWIFT, WILLOW FLYCATCHER, TENNESSEE WARBLER, BAY-BREASTED
WARBLER, and LINCOLN'S SPARROW.
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: Indigo Bunting
From: "Bob Crowley" <crbob(AT)fairpoint.net>
Date: 15 May 2008 10:35am
Among the many Goldfinches, Purple Finches, Chiping Sparrows, Rose-breasted
Grosbeaks and Pine Siskins there was one male Indigo Bunting at the feeders
this morning. I found it hard to stack next years firewood with all this
color.
Bob Crowley
Chatham, NH
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Subject: Fish Crow nest - Concord
From: RWoodward(AT)dhhs.state.nh.us
Date: 15 May 2008 1:14pm
Although Fish Crow numbers have been building over the years, especially in
the last 5 or so, no nest had ever been found in Concord. They can now be
found reliably in several parts of the city, including the Fort Eddy
shopping area, Penacook, and the south end. For the past year or two I
have kept an eye on Rollins Park in the south end. Last year I might have
had a begging chick but it was so full-sized it might have just been an
adult. This year I have been watching a pair in the same area. Today on
my lunch break I finally located a nest, high in a white pine in Rollins
Park. I probably observed a changing in incubation duties, as one bird
hopped into the nest and then settled on the eggs while the other called
and flew around the nest area until I left.
Rob Woodward
Concord, NH
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Subject: Baltimore Oriole - Concord
From: "Stephanie L" <talarivka(AT)gmail.com>
Date: 15 May 2008 1:23pm
Here on the Concord Heights our favorite male Baltimore Oriole has returned
to the flowering crabapple for the next week or two. No sign of a mate yet.
Steph
Concord, NH
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Subject: Baltimore Oriole, Conway
From: "Eddison, Debra - Conway, NH" <debra.eddison(AT)nh.usda.gov>
Date: 15 May 2008 1:32pm
A Baltimore Oriole, high in the top of a Maple, today at the post office
in Conway.
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: baltimore orioles
From: JORYANDBRENDA(AT)aol.com
Date: 15 May 2008 1:56pm
We have six baltimore orioles eating oranges in our backyard-three males and
three females. They are gorgeous-never had this many here before.
Jory and Brenda Augenti
Effingham
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Subject: Jump Day for Hoodies - 20 of them!
From: LindaMaley(AT)aol.com
Date: 15 May 2008 3:46pm
A female Hooded Merganser was peering out of the nest box at 8:48 A.M.
today, a sure sign of what's termed a "Jump Day." After an hour or so of waiting
for crows, Broad-winged Hawks, dogs and other dangers to pass, she was down on
the ground and a rain of ducklings ensured. There were 20-21 ducklings in
all (it's harder to count them than you might expect.) This clutch was
apparently a joint effort!
They marched off in a beeline for the swamp, perhaps an eighth of a mile
away. Instead of sticking to wooded cover, the marched right across a street
intersection and a large lawn before gaining the cover of the woods. Perhaps
the
presence of an ankle-biter dog in a nearby yard forced the direct approach.
That leaves at least eight more nests in the yard, and there was a
prospecting Wood Duck around this morning, so this fun will continue for a while
longer.
Al Maley, Hampstead
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Subject: Purple Martins at Fun Spot
From: "Iain MacLeod" <iain.macleod(AT)nhnature.org>
Date: 15 May 2008 3:48pm
On my way to a meeting yesterday, I stopped by the Fun Spot in Weir's
Beach for two minutes and saw four male Purple Martins. Two were sitting
in holes in the houses singing and two were flying overhead.
Iain MacLeod
Executive Director
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
23 Science Center Road,
PO Box 173, Holderness, NH 03245
Phone: 603-968-7194 ext. 23 Fax: 603-968-2229
iain.macleod(AT)nhnature.org
www.nhnature.org <http://www.nhnature.org/>
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Subject: NH Coast
From: Steve Mirick <smirick(AT)comcast.net>
Date: 15 May 2008 3:51pm
I hit the coast today hoping for a few coastal land migrants with the
westerly breezes last night. It wasn't hopping for birds, but there
were a few new birds and, with some effort, I was able to find a few,
but nothing unusual. Birds were very quiet, and the composition showed
quite a few female warblers.
Locations - Seabrook dune thickets, Church parking lot, Awcomin Marsh,
Odiorne Point State Park, Hampton Harbor
Weather - Mostly overcast, light winds, variable, 60F
Time - 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
BRANT - 33 in Hampton Harbor.
Long-tailed Duck - Still a few off Great Boar's Head, but mostly gone.
A few surf and white-winged scoters still around, but I didn't put much
effort into scanning the ocean.
Double-crested Cormorant - One color banded on Eel Pond. (Orange band
H14 on right leg. Standard USFWS band on left)
Great Egret - 10 in Hampton marsh
Snowy Egret - 7 flew over Seabrook marsh heading south.
Black-crowned Night-Heron - 2 in fresh pond thicket at Odiorne Point
State Park.
Virginia Rail - 2. Both responded to King Rail tape. One in back of
Fantini's in Hampton marsh, the other off Huckleberry Lane in North Hampton.
King Rail - 0
Black-bellied Plover - 20+ in Hampton Harbor. Didn't count.
Semipalmated Plover - A few
Willet - 10+ including one in Rye Harbor. Didn't count.
Least Sandpiper - A couple of flocks of 10 to 20 birds.
Purple Sandpiper - 4 off Hampton Beach rocks
Dunlin - 100+ in Hampton Harbor. Good count for date.
American Woodcock - 1. Sadly, my first Woodcock of the year for NH and
it is a roadkill on Rt. 1A in Seabrook.
Laughing Gull - (FOY) 1 adult in Eel Pond
Common Tern - 60 in Hampton Harbor. No Roseate Terns.....yet.
GREAT HORNED OWL - 1. The surprise of the day. Flushed by accident
from Seabrook dunes. Flew right over me in great light. I don't think
there are any potential nest sites nearby, but there certainly are on
the other side of the marsh.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird - 2 at Odiorne.
Least Flycatcher - 1 at Odiorne
"Trail's" Flycatcher (FOY) - 1 in Seabrook dunes
Great Crested Flycatcher (FOY) - 1 at Church parking lot
Blue-headed Vireo - 1 at Odiorne. The only vireo for the day.
Red-breasted Nuthatch - 2. Both females.
House Wren - 3
Ruby-crowned Kinglet - 1 lingering off Island Path.
Eastern Bluebird - 1
Veery (FOY) - 1 singing in Seabrook dunes
Swainson's Thrush (FOY) - 2
Hermit Thrush - 1
Nashville Warbler (FOY) - 1 at Odiorne.
Northern Parula - 5
Yellow Warbler - 11
Chestnut-sided Warbler - 3
Magnolia Warbler - 15. 13 at Odiorne.
Black-throated Blue Warbler - 2. Both females.
Black-throated Green Warbler - 4
Prairie Warbler (FOY) - 2. Both females.
Black-and-white Warbler - 7
American Redstart - 9
Ovenbird - 2.
Common Yellowthroat - 36. Clearly a good number of migrant
Yellowthroats today. 16 at Odiorne. 9 in Seabrook dunes.
Wilson's Warbler - 3. 2 in Seabrook dunes.
Savannah Sparrow - 2 in Seabrook dunes.
Lincoln's Sparrow (FOY) - 1 at Awcomin marsh
White-throated Sparrow - 7 lingering. Seabrook dunes and Odiorne.
White-crowned Sparrow - 4. 2 groups of two at Odiorne.
Rose-breasted Grosbeak - 1 in Seabrook dunes.
Bobolink - 1 in Seabrook dunes.
Baltimore Oriole - 1. Only one for the day at Awcomin marsh.
Steve Mirick
Bradford, MA
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Subject: Hinsdale Setbacks - LBHE - WIWA - LEBI
From: Byard Miller <byard(AT)virtualflybox.com>
Date: 15 May 2008 4:00pm
Another eventful day at the setbacks! Arrived around 7:30 just in
time for a brief shower.
One Least Bittern on the west side of the trail to the power lines.
No Virginia Rails today.
A bit later walking on the rail trail heading north we spooked a
Little Blue Heron and a few minutes later had fantastic views of a
male Wilson's Warbler.
Plus all the regulars were there.
Byard Miller
Marlborough NH
Bird Photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/9534802@N02/
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