Date: 4/16/26 12:57 pm From: Bill Chaisson <wpchaisson...> Subject: [NHBirds] FOY ruby-crowned kinglets in Danbury
Have been hearing them calling for a few days but this morning they were singing repeatedly and I got a good look at several of them. Corner of Wiggin Road and US Route 4 and rail trail north of US 4 bridge just south of Danbury center.
Both golden and ruby crowned kinglets White and red breasted nuthatches Winter wrens Osprey Common loon Common merg Pileated, red-bellied woodpeckers Flicker Hermit thrush Yellow rumpled warblers Pine warbler Purple finch Raven Turkey vultures
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 13:30:00 Total observation time: 4.5 hours
Official Counter: Rob Woodward
Observers:
Visitors: Only 3. One of these days I will graph the relationship between number of visitors and number of hawks!
Weather: Scattered high thin clouds to start followed by increasing cloudiness with full cloud cover by 1:30 pm; light winds mostly from the E and NE; 60 - 70 F.
Raptor Observations: Half the day's count came in the 9:00 hour, I've never seen an early push like that here. Hawk behavior is different in the spring compard to fall migration. According to the hawk watcher's bible, "Hawks in Flight" by Pete Dunne, David Sibley, and Clay Sutton, a "super group" if ever there was one, Cooper's Hawks are solitary and "love to soar and are loath to flap." In Fall! Yesterday, there were 2 pairs of Cooper's Hawks, each pair flying together, not alone, with the male flapping hard with his "sky dance" courtship display. This you don't see in the fall. Tomorrow I'll talk about how Broad-winged Hawk differs in spring.
Non-raptor Observations: A much smaller list of other species compared to yesterday and not much migratory movement.
Predictions: Thursday and Friday both appear to be rained out, count resumes Saturday. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Rob Woodward (<toucanrob...>)
Date: 4/15/26 6:05 am From: Bill Chaisson <wpchaisson...> Subject: [NHBirds] FOY northern flicker and yellow-bellied sapsucker in Danbury
These migratory woodpeckers have returned to the Wiggin Road/US Rt. 4 vicinity of South Danbury this week. The sapsucker is actively drumming. The flicker calling more often with each passing day.
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Rob Woodward
Observers:
Visitors: 16 including one older gentleman who recognized me as a hawk watcher, well, a bird watcher anyways, close enough.
Weather: A delightful day for a hawk watch atop Pine Mountain today. Mostly overcast to start followed by clearing by 11:00 followed by overcast skies with a light brief shower at 1:30, then more clearing ending with overcast skies; light W breeze until 1:30 when it switched to SW; 60 - 77 F.
Raptor Observations: Raptors are on the move. The goal is to get an earlier start on the season than in past years. When is the peak of spring Broad-winged Hawk migration? We know to the day in fall but not so much in spring. A good variety counted today with everything but falcons present. First kettle of the season formed 6 hawks strong.
Non-raptor Observations: Some firsts of the year: 2 flocks of Double-crested Cormorants northbound, first towhee and Yellow-rumped Warbler. Pine Siskin is the most abundant non-raptor (13 or more).
Predictions: Tomorrow's forecast calls for afternoon rain but it will be worth running a morning count with all the rain in the forecast, possibly no full-day count before Saturday. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Rob Woodward (<toucanrob...>)
Monday afternoon, April 13, at Woodmont Farm in Hollis, captured some nice
images of a Kestrel and a Northern Harrier, eBird checklist
https://ebird.org/checklist/S321281882 with photos...
Canada Goose 12
Turkey Vulture 2
Northern Harrier 1
American Kestrel 1
Eastern Phoebe 2
Song Sparrow 3
--
Bruce Conti
*B.A.Conti Photography* www.baconti.com/birding.htm
*¡BAMLog!* www.bamlog.com
PEA Ornithology trip this morning. Waterfowl fairly close with no glare allowing great views for students.
N. Hampton beach Long-tailed Duck x C. Eider x Red-breasted Merganser 6 Black Scoter 8 Glossy Ibis 5 (in marsh across 1A)
Eel Pond, Rye Gadwall 2 (drake and hen) Flew in from east and landed in pond Ring-necked Duck 63 Bufflehead 8 Common Merganser 2 (drake and hen) Mute Swan 4 Belted Kingfisher 2 fly by and then saw 1 south of Rye Harbor Double-crested Cormorant 2 Bald Eagle 1 adult
Marsh just north and adjacent to Locke Road Glossy Ibis 2 Great Egret 1 Snowy Egret 2 Great Blue Heron 2 Glossy Ibis 2
Date: 4/13/26 6:43 am From: Mark Suomala <suomalamark...> Subject: [NHBirds] Rare Bird Alert, New Hampshire, April 13, 2026
This is New Hampshire Audubon's Rare Bird Alert for April 13th, 2026.
A male KING EIDER was seen again at Four Tree Island and at Peirce Island
in Portsmouth, and at the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge in Portsmouth, as well
as along the coast of Odiorne Point State Park in Rye. It was last reported
on April 12th.
2 GADWALL were seen on the Androscoggin River in Errol on April 9th, and 3
GADWALL were seen at Airport Marsh in Whitefield on the 11th.
A SNOW GOOSE was seen on Great Bay from the Discovery Center on April 12th.
3 SANDHILL CRANES were seen in the fields along Route 155A in Durham on
April 7th and 8th.
A BONAPARTE’S GULL was seen flying north over the Connecticut River in
Charlestown on April 9th.
A LAUGHING GULL was seen in the fields behind the US Post Office on Loudon
Road and at Horseshoe Pond, in Concord on April 10th.
An ICELAND GULL was seen in coastal Hampton on April 8th.
A GREEN HERON was seen at the Deer Hill Wildlife Management Area in
Brentwood on April 12th.
2 GLOSSY IBIS were seen at Parsons Creek in Rye on April 10th.
2 PIPING PLOVERS were seen at Hampton Beach State Park on April 11th.
A SORA was reported from the Old Mill Road Reserve in Lee on April 12th.
There was an unconfirmed report of a SWALLOW-TAILED KITE seen flying in
Bedford on April 9th.
2 BLACK VULTURES were seen in Hopkinton on April 12th, 3 were seen in
Grantham on the 12th, 2 were seen in Durham on the 10th, 1 was seen in
Exeter on the 9th, and 1 was seen in Lyndeborough on the 8th.
18 BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS were seen at the New Hampton School in New Hampton on
April 11th, and 5 were seen at the Beech Hill Farm area in Hopkinton on the
10th.
31 EVENING GROSBEAKS were reported from Deerfield on April 7th.
A BALTIMORE ORIOLE continues to be seen in Kingston and was last reported
on April 11th.
A BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER was seen in Epping and 1 was seen in Seabrook, both
on April 9th.
An early returning NORTHERN YELLOW WARBLER was seen in Auburn on April 9th,
and a BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER was reported from Madbury on the 12th.
A few BROWN THRASHERS were reported during the past week from as far north
as Concord.
2 RED-BELLIED WOODPECKERS were seen on Mechanic Street in Gorham on April 8
th. Uncommon this far north.
A DICKCISSEL was seen at the UNH Dairy Barns during the past week, and was
last reported on April 10th.
An archive of rare bird alerts is available at nhaudubon.org/rba. If you
have seen any rare birds recently you can leave a voicemail at (603)
224-9909, following the prompts on how to report a rare bird. You can also
send your sightings via email to <birdsetc...> Please put “Rare
Bird” in the subject line and include the location of the sighting and your
phone number.
*What is the Rare Bird Alert?*
The New Hampshire Rare Bird Alert is a list of birds that is posted,
usually on a weekly basis on NH Audubon’s website, and several public
websites. The primary goal of the list is to help bird watchers find
uncommon or rare birds that occur within the geographical boundaries of NH.
*What makes a bird rare?*
A bird may be considered rare if it’s outside its usual range, present at
an unusual time of year, or found in an unexpected part of the state. For
example, a Red-bellied Woodpecker in southern NH is expected, but one in
Coos County would be unusual. A Black-throated Blue Warbler in summer is
normal but in winter it would be rare. While a Roseate Spoonbill would be
rare in any season. To learn more, read “So You Think You Found a Rare
Bird? A Quick Guide to What Counts and How to Report It”
<https://joyofbirding.nhaudubon.org/what-is-a-rare-bird-and-how-to-report-it/> on the *Joy of Birding.*
Thanks very much and good birding!
Available NOW!
Birding Northern New Hampshire By Robert A. Quinn. Boreal birds and
dramatic vistas await you most any time of the year in New Hampshire’s
North Country. Follow birder and naturalist Robert A. Quinn’s detailed new
guide, *Birding in Northern New Hampshire* to the best birding in northern
Coos County. All proceeds go to NH Audubon. For more info and to order a
copy, check out this link:
Ponemah Bog, Amherst, before noon on Sunday, April 12, numerous Tree
Swallows darting above the bog, otherwise rather quiet, no water birds,
eBird checklist https://ebird.org/checklist/S320762365 with photos...
Red-Tailed Hawk 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 1
Tree Swallow 9
Eastern Bluebird 2
--
Bruce Conti
*B.A.Conti Photography* www.baconti.com/birding.htm
*¡BAMLog!* www.bamlog.com
Date: 4/11/26 5:37 pm From: KC <deedemail...> Subject: [NHBirds] American Tree Sparrow
BirdCast is currently listing the American Tree Sparrow as one of the migrating species passing through Rockingham County. And sure enough, there was an Am. Tree Sparrow in my platform feeder today. We sometimes see one or two visit in the winter, but not this past season.
Date: 4/11/26 4:57 pm From: Bruce Conti <contiba...> Subject: [NHBirds] Adams Point, Saturday April 11
Adams Point, Saturday afternoon April 11, too busy with people and dogs for
forest birding, and not much happening on the water either due to the wind,
but got some nice pictures of an osprey gliding on the wind, eBird
checklist https://ebird.org/checklist/S320322457 with photos...
Canada Goose 4
Red-Breasted Merganser 2
Ring-Billed Gull 20
Double-Crested Cormorant 1
Great Blue Heron 4
Osprey 1
--
Bruce Conti
*B.A.Conti Photography* www.baconti.com/birding.htm
*¡BAMLog!* www.bamlog.com
Date: 4/10/26 12:10 pm From: Bruce Conti <contiba...> Subject: [NHBirds] Sklar Park, Merrimack
Sklar Waterfront Park, Merrimack, Thursday afternoon April 9, eBird
checklist https://ebird.org/checklist/S319291163 with photos...
Canada Goose 2
Wood Duck 2
Mallard 4
Common Merganser 1
Double-Crested Cormorant 2
Red-Bellied Woodpecker 1
Eastern Phoebe 3
American Robin 6
Red-Winged Blackbird 4
Palm Warbler 1
Also, the ticks are emerging. Picked up one Deer Tick. Time to break out
the permethrin spray.
--
Bruce Conti
*B.A.Conti Photography* www.baconti.com/birding.htm
*¡BAMLog!* www.bamlog.com
Friday afternoon April 10, Bedford Heritage Trail, not much to see on the
water, the Merrimack River moving too fast, eBird checklist
https://ebird.org/checklist/S319719446 with photos...
Canada Goose 6
Mallard 4
Rock Pigeon 8
Double-Crested Cormorant 1
Eastern Phoebe 3
Black-Capped Chickadee 2
Brown Creeper 1
American Robin 4
Song Sparrow 3
--
Bruce Conti
*B.A.Conti Photography* www.baconti.com/birding.htm
*¡BAMLog!* www.bamlog.com
Date: 4/10/26 12:10 pm From: Bill Duffy <dill.buffy...> Subject: [NHBirds] Fox sparrows in Bradford
I was using Merlin to identify some calls I heard this morning during walk in woods behind house. I was surprised (and doubtful) when it showed Fox Sparrow in the results. Then I looked left and there were two hopping about in the branches of a hemlock less than 30 feet away.
Date: 4/10/26 7:57 am From: Bill Chaisson <wpchaisson...> Subject: [NHBirds] common mergansers and buffleheads at Georges Mills
Only the cove closest to Georges Mills is ice free. About 4 pairs of common mergansers and 2 pairs of buffleheads were feeding continuously. The red bills of the male mergansers were spectacular in the bright sun.
Date: 4/9/26 6:38 am From: sallie barker <salliebarker...> Subject: [NHBirds] Little Lake Sunapee
Good morning everyone, I drove to the Little Lake Sunapee Boat Ramp in New London to check on a rumor and...Just as I got out of my car...There was THE CALL! The rumor was true - the loon is there. He fished a lot but never called again during my 30 minute visit, so I guess he just wanted to get the word out that he's back in the neighborhood! There are very few better sounds than that call of the loon as it echoes over the lake. Sallie Barker Springfield/New London
Date: 4/9/26 6:05 am From: Randy Langer <randylanger52...> Subject: [NHBirds] Barred owl
Spotted the first one of the spring last night sitting on our power line. We've been fortunate to have barred owls nest in our yard for the past three seasons hoping for a fourth. Randy Meredith
Date: 4/9/26 5:48 am From: Pam Weeks <pamela.weeks...> Subject: [NHBirds] morning walk
Good morning,
I'm finally back to my morning walks in our neighborhood, which features about a quarter mile of the edge of a lovely swamp.
This week I've spotted lots of Grackles, Red Winged BB, and two (I'm pretty sure thanks to Merlin and my binoculars) Rusty Blackbirds. This morning Chipping Sparrows and Brown Creepers were calling, as well as the usual American Robins, Cardinals, Black Eyed Junkos and Chickadees.
At the feeders in the last week I saw Cowbirds, Red Wings, Starlings, Gold Finches, and as many as 8 Eastern Bluebirds. A Phoebe or two have tried to get into the meal worm feeder but just can't figure it out.
Date: 4/8/26 11:28 am From: birdrecords <birdrecords...> Subject: [NHBirds] May 17: Durham Bioblitz, Birders Wanted
Sharing this opportunity from the Town of Durham's Land Stewardship Coordinator, Veronique Ludington:
Get outside and explore! Join Durham's first BioBlitz - a species scavenger hunt on Sunday, May 17th.
Durham's Land Stewardship Subcommittee is having its first "BioBlitz", a citizen science project that sets a specific time frame and area and then uses volunteer groups (led by scientists and field experts) to find and document as many plant and wildlife species as they can.
The event will be held on Sunday, May 17th, 2026, at the Oyster River Forest & Spruce Hole Bog Conservation property on Packers Falls Road in Durham, from 6:30am to 3:00pm, rain or shine! Volunteers may attend for part or all of the day!
The data collected will document the biodiversity and create a database that other scientists can access.
For birders:
Two guided bird walks are planned:
* 6:30 AM
* 7:30 AM
When registering, please note which walk you'd like to join and whether you're interested in helping with other taxa as well.
Date: 4/8/26 9:39 am From: Charlie Nims <charlie.nims...> Subject: [NHBirds] Fox Sparrow
Yesterday afternoon, I had a Fox Sparrow foraging near my feeder as well as singing for much of the afternoon a “yard list” first for me. Today, the bird is back, frequently singing as it gets ready to move further north but close enough to start singing for a partner. To me, the Fox Sparrow’s song is the sweetest of the sparrow species. As an aside, have also had today both Song and White-throated Sparrow. Yesterday’s Pine Siskins have not yet returned.
Date: 4/7/26 4:38 pm From: '<bikenbird...>' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] REMINDER*** NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter Wednesday April 8, 2026 7:30 PM Program: Ecology and Conservation of Grassland Birds***
New Hampshire Audubon Seacoast Chapter
Please note the following:
* Check the chapter website (http://www.seacoastchapter.org/programs) for any changes that may impact the in person program.
* There will be refreshments from 7-7:30 pm. Feel free to bring in refreshments for others to enjoy at the program. Thank you!
Wednesday April 8, 2026 7:30 pm Program: Ecology and Conservation of Grassland Birds
Grassland birds such as the Bobolink and Eastern Meadowlark are declining throughout their ranges. In this talk, we review the history and ecology of these species, with a focus on New Hampshire and the Northeast US, then shift to the conservation challenges they face and some of the things people can do to overcome these threats.
Bio: Pam Hunt has been interested in birds since the tender age of 12, when an uncle took her to Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge in NJ. She went on to earn a B.S. in biology from Cornell University, M.A. in zoology from the University of Montana, and then a Ph.D. from Dartmouth College in 1995. Pam came to NH Audubon in 2000 after five years as adjunct faculty at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, NH. In her current position as Avian Conservation Biologist, she works closely with NH Fish and Game to coordinate and prioritize bird research and monitoring in the state, and also authored NH’s “State of the Birds” report. Specific areas of interest include habitat use by early successional birds (particularly whip-poor-wills), conservation of aerial insectivores (e.g., swifts and swallows), and the effects of events outside the breeding season on long-distance migrants. Pam also coordinated the “NH Dragonfly Survey,” a five-year project that mapped distributions of these insects throughout the state and remains active in the dragonfly field.
All are welcome to attend our Wednesday April 8, 2026 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, Seacoast Science Center) There will be refreshments starting at 7 pm. Meetings begin at 7:30 pm. Entrance doors will be locked at 7:45 pm. Cancellations will be announced on http://www.seacoastchapter.org/programs and this Google group.
Thank You! Dunkin’ of 14 Central Ave (exit 7 off of Rte 16), Dover, NH (603) 740-9649 donates hot coffee and more for our programs. When you visit the location mention a thank you!
Date: 4/7/26 4:14 am From: Randy Langer <randylanger52...> Subject: [NHBirds] Bluebirds
Just spotted a pair this morning trying to establish a nest in one of our five boxes around our property. We've also had our springtime mallards visiting (eight yrs or so) our small pond. They stay for a few weeks and then leave. We've heard barred owls calling in the wee hours of the morning and still have juncos picking through seeds in the driveway along with 4-5 turkey. And.... we still have snow in the yard. Randy Meredith
11 evening grosbeaks (the most I've had since then end of February), 30 juncos!, purple finch, pine warbler, red bellied woodpecker, pine siskin and song sparrow. There were also the usual suspects.
Date: 4/6/26 12:27 pm From: Mark Suomala <suomalamark...> Subject: [NHBirds] Rare Bird Alert, New Hampshire, April 6, 2026
This is New Hampshire Audubon's Rare Bird Alert for April 6th, 2026.
A male KING EIDER that had been seen at Four Tree Island and at Peirce
Island in Portsmouth was last reported on March 30th.
4 BARROW’S GOLDENEYES were reported from Horseshoe Pond in Concord on April
1st.
A BLUE-WINGED TEAL was seen at Bedell Bridge State Park in Haverhill on
April 1st.
A SNOW GOOSE was seen at Horseshoe Pond in Concord on April 6th.
A SANDHILL CRANE was seen at Bedell Bridge State Park in Haverhill on April
1st, 2 were seen along Deerfield Road in Nottingham on April 5th, 2 were
seen in a cornfield along Langley Parkway in Concord on March 30th, and 2
were seen in fields at Lackie Farm in Bath on April 3rd.
2 CASPIAN TERNS were seen at Wilder Dam Reservoir in Lebanon on April 4th.
There was a north-bound flight of BONAPARTE’S GULLS seen mainly on April 3rd,
including over 100 tallied from the Ferry Landing Boat Launch on the
Connecticut River in Claremont, 60 seen at Elm Brook Recreation Area in
Hopkinton, 28 seen at the Wilder Dam Reservoir in Lebanon, 4 seen at Post
Pond in Lyme, 2 seen at Wi1son Pond in Swanzey, and 1 seen at King Hill
Road in New London
An AMERICAN BITTERN was seen at Huckleberry Lane in Hampton on April 5th
and 6th, and 1 was seen at Airport Road in Swanzey on April 1st.
A GLOSSY IBIS was seen flying over Pickering Ponds in Rochester on March 30
th.
At least 8 SNOWY EGRETS and 4 GREAT EGRETS were seen along the coast during
the past week
More north-bound GREATER YELLOWLEGS were seen during the past week,
including at 4 in Durham, 3 in Hampton, and 3 in Rye.
A DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT was seen at Horseshoe Pond in Concord on March 31
st.
2 MERLINS was seen in Bartlett, 1 was seen in Conway, 1 was in Errol, and 1
was seen Colebrook, all during the past week.
2 BLACK VULTURES were seen Claremont, 1 was seen in Portsmouth, and 1 was
seen in Hopkinton, all on April 4th.
There were several unconfirmed reports of BROAD-WINGED HAWKS during the
past week. Note - this is earlier than usual but it is not unheard of.
Also, BLUE JAYS are known to mimic BROAD-WINGED HAWKS vocalizations.
A flock of nearly 100 BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS was seen in Durham on March 31st
26 EVENING GROSBEAKS were reported from Deerfield on April 1st.
A BALTIMORE ORIOLE continues to be seen in Kingston and was last reported
on April 1st.
A GRAY CATBIRD was reported from Concord on April 4th.
A BROWN THRASHER was seen in Rye on April 5th, and 1 was seen in Hudson on
the 1st.
2 NORTHERN ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOWS were seen at Front Park on Lake Massabesic
in Auburn on April 3rd, and 1 was seen at Pickering Ponds in Rochester on
April 5th.
A BARN SWALLOW was seen at the Urban Forestry Center in Portsmouth on April
4th.
At least 7 RUBY-CROWNED KINGLETS were reported from scattered locations
during the past week.
A LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH was reported from Hollis on April 4th.
PINE WARBLERS and YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS have trickled-in and at least 10
PALM WARBLERS were seen in scattered locations during the past week.
At least 7 HERMIT THRUSHES were reported during the past week.
AMERICAN WOODCOCKS were reported from numerous locations during the past
week. PEENT!
A VIRGINIA RAIL was reported from a marsh along Airport Road in Swanzey on
March 31st.
2 FISH CROWS were reported from Wharf Road in Moultonborough on March 30th.
A DICKCISSEL was seen at the UNH Dairy Barn and the Spinney Lane and Durham
Reservoir during the past week.
EASTERN TOWHEES, CHIPPING SPARROWS, SAVANNAH. SPARROWS, and SWAMP SPARROWS
are all arriving regularly
The warming weather should open-up bodies of water, which will attract
water birds of all sorts – so keep your eyes and ears alert and please
share your sightings!
An archive of rare bird alerts is available at nhaudubon.org/rba. If you
have seen any rare birds recently you can leave a voicemail at (603)
224-9909, following the prompts on how to report a rare bird. You can also
send your sightings via email to <birdsetc...> Please put “Rare
Bird” in the subject line and include the location of the sighting and your
phone number.
*What is the Rare Bird Alert?*
The New Hampshire Rare Bird Alert is a list of birds that is posted,
usually on a weekly basis on NH Audubon’s website, and several public
websites. The primary goal of the list is to help bird watchers find
uncommon or rare birds that occur within the geographical boundaries of NH.
*What makes a bird rare?*
A bird may be considered rare if it’s outside its usual range, present at
an unusual time of year, or found in an unexpected part of the state. For
example, a Red-bellied Woodpecker in southern NH is expected, but one in
Coos County would be unusual. A Black-throated Blue Warbler in summer is
normal but in winter it would be rare. While a Roseate Spoonbill would be
rare in any season. To learn more, read “So You Think You Found a Rare
Bird? A Quick Guide to What Counts and How to Report It”
<https://joyofbirding.nhaudubon.org/what-is-a-rare-bird-and-how-to-report-it/> on the *Joy of Birding.*
Thanks very much and good birding!
Available NOW!
Birding Northern New Hampshire By Robert A. Quinn. Boreal birds and
dramatic vistas await you most any time of the year in New Hampshire’s
North Country. Follow birder and naturalist Robert A. Quinn’s detailed new
guide, *Birding in Northern New Hampshire* to the best birding in northern
Coos County. All proceeds go to NH Audubon. For more info and to order a
copy, check out this link:
Date: 4/5/26 6:28 pm From: Jay Pitocchelli <jpitocch...> Subject: [NHBirds] Wood Ducks, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Song Sparrow, Pine Siskins, Newbury, NH 4/5/26
Male and female Wood Ducks on Mountainside Rd., Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Song Sparrow singing, Pine Siskins flyover , all along Winding Brook Rd., Newbury, NH 4/5/26
Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Professor Emeritus Biology Department Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH 03102
Date: 4/4/26 7:05 am From: jeepinmoabgirl <jeepingmoabgirl...> Subject: [NHBirds] 6:37 am my alarm went off to the tune of Phee-bee. Phee-bee. He has arrived and really wanted me to know.
9:50 am, looking at it's old nesting spots on my porch beams already
Date: 4/3/26 8:51 am From: 'Jim Nealon' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: Re: [NHBirds] Coast trip
Nice list!
Check my McDonnell list from this morning as well: 25 golden-crowned kinglets, palm warbler, creepers, wood ducks, phoebes. I heard a pine warbler but couldn't find it.
On Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:13:39 AM EDT, Aaronian, Rich <raaronian...> wrote:
Took a trip to the coast with the PEA Ornithology class this morning from Atlantic Ave. south to Hampton Bech SP. Cool, drizzle and very limited visibility unfortunately.
Common Loon 3
Canada Goose x
Mallard 4
American Black Duck 2
Common Eider x
Black Scooter 16
White-winged Scooter 1
Long-tailed Duck 18
Common Goldeneye 3
Red-breasted Merganser 5
Piping Plover 2 HBSP beach
Killdeer 12 (Lamprey Conservation field)
Wilson's Snipe 6 ( “. “. “ )
American Herring Gull x
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Horned Lark 6 (HBSP)
American Crow 1
European Starling 8
House Finch 2
Additional 1 Red-necked Grebe (not seen by class )
Took a trip to the coast with the PEA Ornithology class this morning from Atlantic Ave. south to Hampton Bech SP. Cool, drizzle and very limited visibility unfortunately.
Common Loon 3
Canada Goose x
Mallard 4
American Black Duck 2
Common Eider x
Black Scoter 16
White-winged Scoter 1
Long-tailed Duck 18
Common Goldeneye 3
Red-breasted Merganser 5
Piping Plover 2 HBSP beach
Killdeer 12 (Lamprey Conservation field)
Wilson’s Snipe 6 ( “. “. “ )
American Herring Gull x
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Horned Lark 6 (HBSP)
American Crow 1
European Starling 8
House Finch 2
Additional 1 Red-necked Grebe (not seen by class )
Date: 4/3/26 4:57 am From: Andy Deegan <modos76...> Subject: [NHBirds] Weird gull
Had a gull on my front field this morning. it was a gull that would have a black head and it had a white line on the leading edge of the wing while flying. The beak and legs were reddish. Here is the ebird with some bad photos. It flew when I tried to get closer but it was circling when I left for work.
Date: 4/2/26 12:53 pm From: '<bikenbird...>' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] *** NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter Wednesday April 8, 2026 7:30 PM Program: Ecology and Conservation of Grassland Birds***
New Hampshire Audubon Seacoast Chapter
Please note the following:
* Check the chapter website (http://www.seacoastchapter.org/programs) for any changes that may impact the in person program.
* There will be refreshments from 7-7:30 pm. Feel free to bring in refreshments for others to enjoy at the program. Thank you!
Wednesday April 8, 2026 7:30 pm Program: Ecology and Conservation of Grassland Birds
Grassland birds such as the Bobolink and Eastern Meadowlark are declining throughout their ranges. In this talk, we review the history and ecology of these species, with a focus on New Hampshire and the Northeast US, then shift to the conservation challenges they face and some of the things people can do to overcome these threats.
Bio: Pam Hunt has been interested in birds since the tender age of 12, when an uncle took her to Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge in NJ. She went on to earn a B.S. in biology from Cornell University, M.A. in zoology from the University of Montana, and then a Ph.D. from Dartmouth College in 1995. Pam came to NH Audubon in 2000 after five years as adjunct faculty at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, NH. In her current position as Avian Conservation Biologist, she works closely with NH Fish and Game to coordinate and prioritize bird research and monitoring in the state, and also authored NH’s “State of the Birds” report. Specific areas of interest include habitat use by early successional birds (particularly whip-poor-wills), conservation of aerial insectivores (e.g., swifts and swallows), and the effects of events outside the breeding season on long-distance migrants. Pam also coordinated the “NH Dragonfly Survey,” a five-year project that mapped distributions of these insects throughout the state and remains active in the dragonfly field.
All are welcome to attend our Wednesday April 8, 2026 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, Seacoast Science Center) There will be refreshments starting at 7 pm. Meetings begin at 7:30 pm. Entrance doors will be locked at 7:45 pm. Cancellations will be announced on http://www.seacoastchapter.org/programs and this Google group.
Thank You! Dunkin’ of 14 Central Ave (exit 7 off of Rte 16), Dover, NH (603) 740-9649 donates hot coffee and more for our programs. When you visit the location mention a thank you!
Date: 4/2/26 10:36 am From: Jonathan Smith <jksmith69...> Subject: [NHBirds] Cranes?
While driving through Tuftonboro twice today, I saw a pair of large birds with long legs and necks outstretched unlike a heron. I didn't stop to get a great look, but they looked like sandhill cranes to me. Is that possible?
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Date: 4/2/26 8:00 am From: Keith Chamberlin <kchamberlin07...> Subject: [NHBirds] FOY's Ashland
Today a female yellow bellied sapsucker was drilling for sap on our maple. We've had a couple song sparrows, one Phoebe and on March 31st in the rain we had a drop of about 75 + Black birds: Red wings, grackles and a couple cow birds. Keith and Kris Ashland
On 4/1/2026 10:55 AM, Patience Chamberlin wrote: > At fruit trees at UNH health center, but starting to move off towards downtown. 10:30am. > Patience Chamberlin > New Castle > Sent from my iPhone >
Date: 4/2/26 3:56 am From: 'Evelyn Nathan' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] Shirley still here!
Again, after a few days of not spotting her, Shirley, the Baltimore oriole, visited my peanut butter feeder yesterday. She’s such a pretty spot of orange/gold against the still bare apple tree. Heard my first of year phoebe in our woods, too.
Evy Nathan
Kingston
Date: 4/1/26 3:59 pm From: Alfred Maley <alfredmaley...> Subject: [NHBirds] Barred Owls Survive a Tough Winter, But Are Reluctant to Nest
Last year was a poor mast year, with smaller numbers of mice and voles
going into the Fall. That plus the olde fashioned Winter has put stress on
Barred Owls. Typically this delays nesting, even putting it off to the next
year.
Last week when we returned from winter quarters we discovered that the nest
box in the yard was unoccupied, for the first time in 13 years. At first I
thought the owls were dead, a meal for the Great Horned Owls. But some
feeble calls from down in the ‘hood meant there were some owls still around.
Yesterday I tried calling “CHIPMUNK” to the English-savy Mr. Owl and
miraculously, in early morning, he showed up on the deck and was rewarded
with a couple of mice. This morning, both male and female owls were in
trees by the deck as soon as the kitchen light went on. A small rat and two
mice for each of them was sufficient to provoke Mr. Owl to burst into song.
Because female birds need to have a sufficient fat layer to withstand
starvation episodes while incubating, they don’t lay eggs until they have
the required fat levels. We hope that with enough rodents we can salvage
the 2026 nesting season, an experiment in manipulating Nature that I don’t
mind doing. Let the first person without a bird feeder cast the first stone.
Date: 4/1/26 11:39 am From: Roger Frieden <roger...> Subject: [NHBirds] Wood Ducks in Nottingham
This morning, after watching a juvenile Bald Eagle fly south over Pawtuckaway Lake, we saw four FOY Wood Ducks (two pairs) on the lake which is now free of ice.
Date: 4/1/26 5:29 am From: Martha Wilson <quilter.martha...> Subject: [NHBirds] Bohemian Waxwings
The Bohemian Waxwings continue in Durham. We just had them at the medical center area of UNH on Pettee Brook Drive. There was somewhere between 40 and 60 of them.
Date: 3/31/26 8:02 am From: Heidi Rogers <hrogers.gm...> Subject: [NHBirds] Eastern Phoebe, mourning dove hatch, turkeys
Yesterday, Eastern Phoebe. First of the year here in our yard, very vocal. Mourning dove has been sitting on two eggs for a few weeks. Only one hatched. Last year we had a pair nest 4 times in the same nest. 12 hen turkeys, 2 toms strutting their stuff, hens ignoring them. Also, a song sparrows under feeders for the past three days.
Date: 3/31/26 7:32 am From: 'Kurk Dorsey' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] Bohemians in Durham
Birders
Sam Guiles found a nice flock of Bohemian Waxwings yesterday across the street from the football stadium, close to A- Lot. This morning I saw the flock, about 95 in number, most with tiny berets and hand-rolled cigarettes, high in a deciduous tree. As I left, they flew off to the horse barn, probably to read some beatnik poetry. The other likely spot for the flock would be in front of the UNH health center at 10 Pettee Brook, where there are tons of berries.
Date: 3/30/26 9:47 am From: Mark Suomala <suomalamark...> Subject: [NHBirds] Rare Bird Alert, New Hampshire, March 30, 2026 UPDATE
This is New Hampshire Audubon's Rare Bird Alert for Monday, March 30th,
2026.
A male KING EIDER continues to be seen at Four Tree Island and at Peirce
Island in Portsmouth and was last reported on March 28th.
A male EURASIAN WIGEON was seen at the north end of River Road in
Plainfield on March 24th.
A male REDHEAD was seen at the Wilder Reservoir in Lebanon on March 28th.
2 BLUE-WINGED TEAL were seen at Jackson’s Landing in Durham on March 25th,
and 2 were seen at the Hampton Salt Marsh Conservation Area on the 29th.
A GADWALL was seen at Airport Marsh in Whitefield on March 26th.
6 SNOW GEESE were seen at Sewell’s Falls Bridge in Concord on March 28th.
A RED-NECKED GREBE was seen at Lower Landing Road in Charlestown on March 23
rd.
2 SANDHILL CRANES were seen in cornfields located behind churches on Route
13 and Langley Parkway in Concord on March 29th, 2 were seen in the fields
at West Locke Road in Concord on the 27th (same 2?), and 3 were seen at
Bedell Bridge State Park in Haverhill on the 25th,
6 GREAT EGRETS were seen at Landing Road in Hampton on March 30th, 1 was
seen at Witch Island in Hampton on March 28th, and 1 was seen in Gilsum on
the 28th.
2 GREATER YELLOWLEGS were seen at Chapman’s Landing in Stratham on March 27
th, 1 was seen at Parson’s Creek Salt Marsh in Rye on the 29th, and 1 was
seen at Witch Island in Hampton on the 28th.
A CASPIAN TERN was seen at the Hinsdale Setbacks and later on at the
Connecticut River in Charlestown on March 27th.
A LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL was seen at Horseshoe Pond in Concord on March 26
th.
2 COMMON LOONS were seen on the Connecticut River in Hanover on March 30th.
A DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT was seen at Jackson’s Landing in Durham on March
29th.
A NORTHERN SHRIKE was seen at Sip Pond in Fitzwilliam on March 28th.
A MERLIN was seen in Colebrook on March 24th.
3 BLACK VULTURES were seen in Goffstown, 3 were seen in Exeter, 1 was seen
in Durham, 1 was seen in Concord, and 1 was seen in Newington, all during
the past week.
5 OSPREYS were reported from southeast NH during the past week
21 EVENING GROSBEAKS were reported from Deerfield on March 26th.
A SNOW BUNTING was reported from West Locke Road in Concord on March 28th.
An EASTERN TOWHEE was seen at the north end of River Road in Plainfield on
March 24th.
A LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH was heard in Hampstead on March 27th.
A PINE WARBLER was seen in Fitzwilliam and 1 was seen in Rochester both on
March 27th.
A RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER was seen again at Mechanic Street in Gorham on
March 28th.
4 AMERICAN PIPITS were seen in fields on Route 155A in Durham on March 27th.
A HERMIT THRUSH continues to be seen in Gilford, and was last reported on
March 24th. Made it through the winter!
AMERICAN WOODCOCKS were reported from numerous locations during the past
week. PEENT!
The warming weather should open-up bodies of water, which will attract
water birds of all sorts – so keep your eyes and ears alert and please
share your sightings!
An archive of rare bird alerts is available at nhaudubon.org/rba. If you
have seen any rare birds recently you can leave a voicemail at (603)
224-9909, following the prompts on how to report a rare bird. You can also
send your sightings via email to <birdsetc...> Please put “Rare
Bird” in the subject line and include the location of the sighting and your
phone number.
*What is the Rare Bird Alert?*
The New Hampshire Rare Bird Alert is a list of birds that is posted,
usually on a weekly basis on NH Audubon’s website, and several public
websites. The primary goal of the list is to help bird watchers find
uncommon or rare birds that occur within the geographical boundaries of NH.
*What makes a bird rare?*
A bird may be considered rare if it’s outside its usual range, present at
an unusual time of year, or found in an unexpected part of the state. For
example, a Red-bellied Woodpecker in southern NH is expected, but one in
Coos County would be unusual. A Black-throated Blue Warbler in summer is
normal but in winter it would be rare. While a Roseate Spoonbill would be
rare in any season. To learn more, read “So You Think You Found a Rare
Bird? A Quick Guide to What Counts and How to Report It”
<https://joyofbirding.nhaudubon.org/what-is-a-rare-bird-and-how-to-report-it/> on the *Joy of Birding.*
Thanks very much and good birding!
Available NOW!
Birding Northern New Hampshire By Robert A. Quinn. Boreal birds and
dramatic vistas await you most any time of the year in New Hampshire’s
North Country. Follow birder and naturalist Robert A. Quinn’s detailed new
guide, *Birding in Northern New Hampshire* to the best birding in northern
Coos County. All proceeds go to NH Audubon. For more info and to order a
copy, check out this link:
Date: 3/30/26 9:28 am From: Mark Suomala <suomalamark...> Subject: [NHBirds] Rare Bird Alert, New Hampshire, March 30, 2026
This is New Hampshire Audubon's Rare Bird Alert for Monday, March 30th,
2026.
A male KING EIDER continues to be seen at Four Tree Island and at Peirce
Island in Portsmouth and was last reported on March 28th.
A male EURASIAN WIGEON was seen at the north end of River Road in
Plainfield on March 24th.
A male REDHEAD was seen at the Wilder Reservoir in Lebanon on March 28th.
2 BLUE-WINGED TEAL were seen at Jackson’s Landing in Durham on March 25th,
and 2 were seen at the Hampton Salt Marsh Conservation Area on the 29th.
A GADWALL was seen at Airport Marsh in Whitefield on March 26th.
6 SNOW GEESE were seen at Sewell’s Falls Bridge in Concord on March 28th.
A RED-NECKED GREBE was seen at Lower Landing Road in Charlestown on March 23
rd.
2 COMMON LOONS were seen on the Connecticut River in Hanover on March 30th.
2 SANDHILL CRANES were seen in cornfields located behind churches on Route
13 and Langley Parkway in Concord on March 29th, 2 were seen in the fields
at West Locke Road in Concord on the 27th (same 2?), and 3 were seen at
Bedell Bridge State Park in Haverhill on the 25th,
6 GREAT EGRETS were seen at Landing Road in Hampton on March 30th, 1 was
seen at Witch Island in Hampton on March 28th, and 1 was seen in Gilsum on
the 28th.
2 GREATER YELLOWLEGS were seen at Chapman’s Landing in Stratham on March 27
th, 1 was seen at Parson’s Creek Salt Marsh in Rye on the 29th, and 1 was
seen at Witch Island in Hampton on the 28th.
A CASPIAN TERN was seen at the Hinsdale Setbacks and later on at the
Connecticut River in Charlestown on March 27th.
A LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL was seen at Horseshoe Pond in Concord on March 26
th.
A DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT was seen at Jackson’s Landing in Durham on March
29th.
A NORTHERN SHRIKE was seen at Sip Pond in Fitzwilliam on March 28th.
A MERLIN was seen in Colebrook on March 24th.
3 BLACK VULTURES were seen in Goffstown, 3 were seen in Exeter, 1 was seen
in Durham, 1 was seen in Concord, and 1 was seen in Newington, all during
the past week.
5 OSPREYS were reported from southeast NH during the past week
21 EVENING GROSBEAKS were reported from Deerfield on March 26th.
A SNOW BUNTING was reported from West Locke Road in Concord on March 28th.
An EASTERN TOWHEE was seen at the north end of River Road in Plainfield on
March 24th.
A PINE WARBLER was seen in Fitzwilliam and 1 was seen in Rochester both on
March 27th.
A RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER was seen again at Mechanic Street in Gorham on
March 28th.
4 AMERICAN PIPITS were seen in fields on Route 155A in Durham on March 27th.
A HERMIT THRUSH continues to be seen in Gilford, and was last reported on
March 24th. Made it through the winter!
AMERICAN WOODCOCKS were reported from numerous locations during the past
week. PEENT!
The warming weather should open-up bodies of water, which will attract
water birds of all sorts – so keep your eyes and ears alert and please
share your sightings!
An archive of rare bird alerts is available at nhaudubon.org/rba. If you
have seen any rare birds recently you can leave a voicemail at (603)
224-9909, following the prompts on how to report a rare bird. You can also
send your sightings via email to <birdsetc...> Please put “Rare
Bird” in the subject line and include the location of the sighting and your
phone number.
*What is the Rare Bird Alert?*
The New Hampshire Rare Bird Alert is a list of birds that is posted,
usually on a weekly basis on NH Audubon’s website, and several public
websites. The primary goal of the list is to help bird watchers find
uncommon or rare birds that occur within the geographical boundaries of NH.
*What makes a bird rare?*
A bird may be considered rare if it’s outside its usual range, present at
an unusual time of year, or found in an unexpected part of the state. For
example, a Red-bellied Woodpecker in southern NH is expected, but one in
Coos County would be unusual. A Black-throated Blue Warbler in summer is
normal but in winter it would be rare. While a Roseate Spoonbill would be
rare in any season. To learn more, read “So You Think You Found a Rare
Bird? A Quick Guide to What Counts and How to Report It”
<https://joyofbirding.nhaudubon.org/what-is-a-rare-bird-and-how-to-report-it/> on the *Joy of Birding.*
Thanks very much and good birding!
Available NOW!
Birding Northern New Hampshire By Robert A. Quinn. Boreal birds and
dramatic vistas await you most any time of the year in New Hampshire’s
North Country. Follow birder and naturalist Robert A. Quinn’s detailed new
guide, *Birding in Northern New Hampshire* to the best birding in northern
Coos County. All proceeds go to NH Audubon. For more info and to order a
copy, check out this link:
Date: 3/30/26 7:14 am From: Roger Stephenson <rstephenson...> Subject: [NHBirds] We can choose to protect birds of prey
Posted with permission.
Owls and hawks are nesting now. When an adult owl is poisoned by eating rodents poisoned by rodenticides placed outside of buildings and trash cans, the entire owl brood will die ... and we've just lost a new generation.
Tomorrow (9:10 am room 103 State House) the NH Senate will hear a bill that limits the sale of certain rodenticides to ordinary consumers: those poisons that contain chemicals referred to as "SGARs" - Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides.
PLEASE voice your *support* of *HB1676* online today or by tomorrow evening latest. Voices COUNT and your background as an avid birder COUNTS
- When a rodent ingests SGARS it dies slowly, making it an easy target for a predator (owls, hawks, cats, dogs...) - Several NH Bald Eagles have been poisoned by SGARs in the past five years. - Veterinarians see SGARs in pet dogs and cats. - SGARS were developed because they are MORE lethal and toxic to rodents, and MORE lethal to birds of prey - *Licensed*, certified pest management companies with trained employees are the ONLY ones who should have access to SGARs, *ASSUMING these companies embrace an integrated system of pest management.*
It's easy:
1. go to https://gc.nh.gov/remotecommittee/senate.aspx 2. Select March 31 3. Select the "Energy and Natural Resources Committee" 4. Select HB1676 5. Follow the next prompts, and there you go! You can even prepare a short paragraph, like I will, and submit.
Of course, you can attend the hearing and eyeball the committee members! (look at them from across the room using binoculars LOL)
Date: 3/29/26 7:16 am From: Alfred Maley <alfredmaley...> Subject: [NHBirds] La Waterthrush in Hampstead
Linda and co-hiker Kathe Cussen had a singing Louisiana Waterthrush
(“confirmed” by Merlin) in the Hampstead Conservation Area on West Road at 7:30
AM this morning, a bit early. There are several pairs in this area but the
arrival was surprising. But yesterday, after a warm Thursday, a very hungry
Pine Warbler was all over our feeders, eating like crazy, as if he too had
just arrived the night before.
Date: 3/29/26 3:19 am From: Bill Chaisson <wpchaisson...> Subject: [NHBirds] woodcock in Danbury
One arrived on March 26 and by the next day there were two. Both peenting. The one is doing courtship flights over field at the corner of Wiggin Road and Rt. 4.
Date: 3/28/26 7:09 pm From: Jon Woolf <jsw...> Subject: [NHBirds] tree swallows on Lake Massabesic?
I stopped by Front Park on Massabesic Lake for a few minutes this
morning, to see if there were any ducks on the lake. No ducks, but
there were four small, quick birds darting around above the water and
remaining ice. They certainly flew like swallows, and had the shape and
coloring of Tree Swallows. But it seems extremely early for swallows.
-- Jon Woolf
Manchester, NH
Date: 3/26/26 7:15 pm From: Sylvia Miskoe <sylviasmiskoe...> Subject: Re: [NHBirds] Digest for - 4 updates in 4 topics
On Thu, Mar 26, 2026 at 10:13 PM Sylvia Miskoe <sylviasmiskoe...>
wrote:
> I listened about 6:45 and heard nothing. Try again Sat evening.
> Sylvia
>
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>> <http://groups.google.com/group/nhbirds/t/46130ce4e72f0b36?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> >> Roger Stephenson <rstephenson...>: Mar 26 04:51PM -0400
>>
>> Possible osprey sitting on the platform; did not have bins in the
>> morning. Three hours later at 11 had the following:
>> 19 Canada Goose
>> 3 Mallard
>> 4 American Black Duck
>> 8 Common Merganser
>> 3 Killdeer. FOY
>> 1 Double-crested Cormorant
>> 1 Bald Eagle
>> 1 Red-tailed Hawk
>> 2 Tree Swallow FOY
>> 1 Carolina Wren
>> 1 Song Sparrow
>> 2 Red-winged Blackbird
>> 1 Rusty Blackbird
>> 1 Northern Cardinal
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>> Pine warbler, nuthatches courtship feeding, Lee
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>>
>> Brilliant male pine warbler at the worm feeder this afternoon.
>>
>> During the past week we’ve observed a male white breasted nuthatch has
>> been
>> occasionally allofeeding female.
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>> Eastern Phoebe, Winding Brook Rd., Newbury, NH 3/26/26
>> <http://groups.google.com/group/nhbirds/t/cb64935ff90b20cc?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> >> Jay Pitocchelli <jpitocch...>: Mar 26 11:56AM -0700
>>
>> Eastern Phoebe, calling in the back yard this afternoon, Winding Brook
>> Rd.,
>> Newbury, NH 3/26/26
>>
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>>
>> Heard 4 or 5 woodcock "peents" near Little Pond in Concord around 7:20 pm
>> today.
>>
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Date: 3/26/26 3:54 pm From: '<cga......>' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] Connecticut River - Wigeon / redhead???
With all the attention on the Connecticut River lately I thought it would be a good time to make my first trip out to that part of the state. Here's how I did.
North End River Rd - Plainfield Eurasian Wigeon found across from house number 449. The bird was sleeping on the west side of the river with a group of mallards and wood ducks. A bald eagle spooked the birds and they flew up stream. Eventually they made their way back to the same spot so I got some views of the bird swimming.
From river road I went to Wilder Dam on the advice of a fellow birder to find a female redhead. When I arrived I found a good sized group of ring necked ducks and the redhead was mixed in. Had I not known the redhead was in there I would have missed it. It fit in well with the ring necked, but I think I got the right one. A confirmation from an experienced birder would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I stopped at Ferry Landing and Lower Landing road on my way to Sawyer's Farm in Walpole. At Landing Road trail I saw FOY tree swallows but not much of anything else. Nothing out of the ordinary.
At Sawyer's Farm there were a nice selection of ducks. Black ducks, mallards and green winged teal. About 100 canada geese and 4 snow geese with a variety of plumage. And a FOY killdeer.
About 10 years ago Steve Mirick pointed out a red head and a eurasian wigeon to me on great bay. The birds were buried in a sea of scaup and other birds. I was new to birding, I was overwhelmed and I didn't really even see what he was looking at but at some point I just said, yup I see them, but I never really counted them for myself. Today I got both of them so they are both life birds for me - officially. However, it would be great if someone could confirm that redhead!
Date: 3/26/26 1:52 pm From: Roger Stephenson <rstephenson...> Subject: [NHBirds] Spring at Chapmans Landing
Possible osprey sitting on the platform; did not have bins in the morning. Three hours later at 11 had the following: 19 Canada Goose 3 Mallard 4 American Black Duck 8 Common Merganser 3 Killdeer. FOY 1 Double-crested Cormorant 1 Bald Eagle 1 Red-tailed Hawk 2 Tree Swallow FOY 1 Carolina Wren 1 Song Sparrow 2 Red-winged Blackbird 1 Rusty Blackbird 1 Northern Cardinal
Date: 3/23/26 11:09 am From: Mark Suomala <suomalamark...> Subject: [NHBirds] Rare Bird Alert, New Hampshire, March 23, 2026.
This is New Hampshire Audubon's Rare Bird Alert for Monday, March 23rd,
2026.
A male KING EIDER was seen at Four Tree Island and at Peirce Island in
Portsmouth on March 15th-21st.
A BARNACLE GOOSE was seen at Sawyer’s Farm on River Road in Walpole on
March 17th and 18th.
3-4 ROSS’S GEESE were seen at Sawyer’s Farm on River Road in Walpole on
March 16th and 17th.
A CACKLING GOOSE was seen at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Charlestown
on March 17th and again on the 19th, and 2 were seen on River Road at
Sawyer’s Farm in Walpole on the 19th.
25 SNOW GEESE were seen at Great Meadow–Trail South from the boat launch
in Charlestown on March 18th.
A male EURASIAN WIGEON was seen at the north end of River Road in
Plainfield on March 18th-22nd.
A male REDHEAD was seen at Great Meadow–Trail South from the boat launch,
and at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Charleston on March 17th-21st.
A BLUE-WINGED TEAL was seen on the Connecticut River from the Ferry Road
Boat Launch in Claremont on March 20th, and 2 were seen at the Hampton Salt
Marsh Conservation Area on the 19th.
A male RED-BREASTED MERGANSER was seen from Stark Landing on the Merrimack
River in Manchester on March 18th.
A PIED-BILLED GREBE was seen on the Connecticut River in Charlestown on
March 21st, and 1 was seen at Lake Opechee Bay in Laconia on the 16th.
5 SANDHILL CRANES were seen flying over Mountain Road in Concord on March 19
th.
A GREAT EGRET was seen at Witch Island in Hampton on March 22nd.
A MERLIN was seen along Route 3 in Lancaster on March 21st.
A BLACK VULTURE was seen at Bullard Drive in Lyndeborough on March 17th, 1
was seen on Newmarket Road in Durham on the 17th, and 1 was seen at Great
Meadow in Charlestown on the 20th.
An OSPREY was reported from the Merrimack River in Concord, and 1 was
reported from Powder House Pond in Exeter, both on March 21st,
A NORTHERN SHRIKE was seen again at the Ines and Fredrick Yeatts Wildlife
Sanctuary in Warren on March 18th.
A BALTIMORE ORIOLE continues to be seen in Kingston and was last reported
on March 21st.
A flock of 30 BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS was seen at the Attitash Resort in Bartlett
on March 21st.
128 EVENING GROSBEAKS were seen at a bird-feeding station in Jefferson on
March 21st, and smaller scattered flocks were seen throughout the state.
A DICKCISSEL continues to be seen in Wolfeboro and was last reported on
March 20th.
A flock of 6 REDPOLLS was seen in Berlin on March 21st.
A BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKER was reported from Mud Pond in Jefferson on March
20th.
A RED-BELLIED WOODPECKERS was seen at Mechanic Street in Gorham and 1 was
seen on Summer Street in Lancaster, both on March 22nd.
An AMERICAN PIPIT was seen in Durham on the 22nd.
A HERMIT THRUSH continues to be seen in Gilford, and was last reported on
March 22nd. A HERMIT THRUSH was also reported from Sandwich on the 22nd.
AMERICAN WOODCOCKS were reported from several locations during the past
week. PEENT!
A GREAT BLUE HERON was seen in Lyme on March 21st, and 2 were seen in
Hopkinton on the 22nd.
RED-WINGED BLACKBIRDS and COMMON GRACKLES have been reported from many
locations.
The warming weather should open-up bodies of water, which will attract
water birds of all sorts – so keep your eyes and ears alert and please
share your sightings!
An archive of rare bird alerts is available at nhaudubon.org/rba. If you
have seen any rare birds recently you can leave a voicemail at (603)
224-9909, following the prompts on how to report a rare bird. You can also
send your sightings via email to <birdsetc...> Please put “Rare
Bird” in the subject line and include the location of the sighting and your
phone number.
*What is the Rare Bird Alert?*
The New Hampshire Rare Bird Alert is a list of birds that is posted,
usually on a weekly basis on NH Audubon’s website, and several public
websites. The primary goal of the list is to help bird watchers find
uncommon or rare birds that occur within the geographical boundaries of NH.
*What makes a bird rare?*
A bird may be considered rare if it’s outside its usual range, present at
an unusual time of year, or found in an unexpected part of the state. For
example, a Red-bellied Woodpecker in southern NH is expected, but one in
Coos County would be unusual. A Black-throated Blue Warbler in summer is
normal but in winter it would be rare. While a Roseate Spoonbill would be
rare in any season. To learn more, read “So You Think You Found a Rare
Bird? A Quick Guide to What Counts and How to Report It”
<https://joyofbirding.nhaudubon.org/what-is-a-rare-bird-and-how-to-report-it/> on the *Joy of Birding.*
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Date: 3/22/26 4:14 pm From: 'Blake Allison' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] Lyme Wild Turkeys on the 22nd
A flock of 40+/- individuals was seen at the forest's edge at the back of the Bailey Turkey Farm (that's domestic, Thanksgiving turkeys) property. This is the only wild turkey flock I've seen since last fall. Blake Allison Lyme, NH 03768-3400
Date: 3/22/26 10:49 am From: jeepinmoabgirl <jeepingmoabgirl...> Subject: [NHBirds] Pine siskins in Croydon
Have five siskins mixed in with over 39 goldfinches. I went away for 2 weeks and lost all my evening gross beaks until yesterday when three showed up which was lovely and I hope they continue.
Date: 3/21/26 4:38 pm From: David Govatski <david.govatski...> Subject: [NHBirds] Jefferson Evening Grosbeaks
Saturday’s snow at our feeders in Jefferson brought out 128 evening grosbeaks that I counted in trees waiting for their breakfast. The leucistic bird is also showing up daily. The number of pine siskins is increasing and now up to at least 17 are seen at one time. Had the first red-tailed hawk of the year also visit making the grosbeaks wary. I think he was more interested in the red squirrels.
On Friday I heard a black-backed woodpecker drumming while I was clearing a couple blowdowns on the Mud Pond Trail in Jefferson.
Date: 3/21/26 9:54 am From: Linda Charron <lindacharron071...> Subject: Re: [NHBirds] American Whip-poor-will
Are Whippoorwills here this early? I thought they didn't arrive until May.
One time I was out walking my favorite country roads and I heard a
Whippoorwill very late in the fall. Further on in my walk I heard and saw
the bird that was clearly calling like a whippoorwill but it was a Northern
Mockingbird! Faker!
Linda Charron
On Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 12:34 PM egrc43 <egrc43...> wrote:
Date: 3/21/26 9:34 am From: egrc43 <egrc43...> Subject: [NHBirds] American Whip-poor-will
I was out early Friday morning (5:45) and heard the call of a Whip-poor-will. I have never heard one in my neighborhood so delighted to have one now. N Shore Rd Hampton NH.
My friend and I actually saw that exact individual goose in Turner's falls
Massachusetts last week.So it seems like it has made its way several dozen
miles north up the river over the course of the past eight days
On Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 4:31 PM Ducky Darrick <dadams...> wrote:
My friend and I actually saw that individual goose in Turner's falls
Massachusetts last week.It's definitely on the move.It seems to have made
its way north by several dozen miles so far
On Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 2:16 PM <pkursewicz...> wrote:
Date: 3/19/26 8:39 am From: Aaronian, Rich <raaronian...> Subject: [NHBirds] Portsmouth, Piscataqua River
Pierce Island, 9 AM King Eider 1 adult drake continues Common Eider x (2-3 large groups, 200 +?) Surf Scoter x Black Scoter 2 Bufflehead 2 Red-breasted Merganser 7 Common Loon 4
Rich Aaronian, Jim Nealon, Chris Matlack Exeter Sent from my iPad
Date: 3/19/26 7:31 am From: Anne Ryc <annehadshi...> Subject: [NHBirds] Horseshoe pond in Concord
1 immature bald eagle, first on the ice, then on the field. At least 8 male hooded mergansers and two females. One pair of wood ducks. And 15 or more ring billed gulls on the ice .
Date: 3/18/26 7:48 am From: eric masterson <erictheirish...> Subject: [NHBirds] cackling goose ID
I'm sending this out in my capacity as NH eBird reviewer for spring. I ask people to be conservative when reporting Cackling Goose. Extremes of Cackling Goose (upper limit of body size/mass and bill shape) make some individuals inseparable from smaller Canada Geese, the taxonomy of which is muddy to put it mildly. In my experience, if you think you might have a Cackling Goose, you are most likely looking at a Canada Goose. A clearly identifiable Cackling Goose is usually immediately obvious based on size (mallard adjacent), small bill with short culmen, and short neck. Even in this lousy photo from yesterday, the bird in the center is immediately obvious as a Cackling Goose. I suspect many of the reports of Cackling are actually Canada Geese. In any event, enjoy spring birding. It's the best.
Date: 3/18/26 6:33 am From: '<raqbirds...>' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] waterfowl in Boscawen
Late yesterday, March 17, I walked the somewhat icy rail trail (spikes suggested) from the Depot Road, Boscawen end south to the "Big Bend" in the Merrimack River and back. No scope today . 95% of the birds were in the cornfields north of the Bend. Canada Goose- 630Wood Duck- 38 (all in the fields)Black Duck- 20Mallard- 25Common Goldeneye- 7, at the Bend.Common Merganser- 11, at the Bend. Bob QuinnWebster, NH "Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons and daughters of the earth." Chief Seattle
