Date: 6/30/25 6:38 am From: Mark Suomala <suomalamark...> Subject: [NHBirds] Rare Bird Alert, New Hampshire, June 30, 2025
This is New Hampshire Audubon's Rare Bird Alert for Monday, June 30th,
2025.
A BRIDLED TERN was seen at the Isles of Shoals, on June 13th and again on
the 18th, and was last reported on the 29th.
5 BONAPARTE’S GULLS were seen together at the Elm Brook Recreation Area in
Hopkinton on June 28th.
2 LAUGHING GULLS were seen at Star Island, one of the Isles of Shoals, on
June 27th.
An ATLANTIC PUFFIN was seen in offshore waters in Rye on June 23rd.
2 AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS were seen at Star Island, one of the Isles of
Shoals, on June 26th.
A LONG-TAILED DUCK was seen along the coast in Rye on June 29th.
A RUDDY DUCK was seen at Pickering Ponds in Rochester on June 26th.
There was an unconfirmed report of a WHITE-FACED IBIS and 3 WHITE IBIS at
the salt marsh located just south of Odiorne Point State Park in Rye on
June 24th.
An adult and an immature LITTLE BLUE HERON were seen together at the salt
marsh at Parson’s Creek in Rye on June 24th.
There was an unconfirmed report of a TRI-COLORED HERON seen near the
Hampton River Boat Club on June 24th.
A GREAT EGRET was seen at the Hinsdale Setbacks on the Connecticut River on
June 28th.
5 RED CROSSBILLS were reported from Philbrick-Crescenti Bog in New London
on June 28th.
A WILLOW FLYCATCHER was seen at Airport Marsh in Whitefield on June 27th.
This message is also available by phone recording: call (603) 224-9909 and
press 4 as directed or ask to be transferred.
If you have seen any interesting birds recently, you can leave a message at
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Thanks very much and good birding.
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My peaceable kingdom was busy at noon. The barn swallows have several nests of assorted ages. In the el there is a pipe railing across one end and 5 plump youngsters sat in a line waiting to be fed. The hummingbirds worked the feeder, the flowerbed and zoomed their territorial displays. Outside swallow adults zoomed about and a chipmunk scuttled up from the porch steps, along the flower bed and around the corner of the house. The 6 hens gobbled table scraps and chased the crows away. Later I saw a doe at the edge of the hayfield accompanied by her tiny fawn. Not 100% birds but great viewing. Sylvia Miskoe Concord
Date: 6/29/25 8:18 am From: Ellen Snyder <ellensnyder1...> Subject: [NHBirds] Pied-billed grebe chicks
This morning, around 9:30, watched adult and six pied-billed grebe chicks feeding in the large wetland along the Rockingham Recreational Trail in Newfields (between Rte 87 and Halls Mill Rd). One chick kept trying to swallow a crayfish. Also, a least bittern calling from cattails.
Date: 6/29/25 3:22 am From: Alfred Maley <alfredmaley...> Subject: [NHBirds] LA Waterthrushes on the Deck
Birders sometimes use pishing with owl calls to attract birds into view.
This morning at 5:40 AM Mr. Barred Owl was having his breakfast on the
railing of the deck when the titmice arrived to scold him. All of a sudden
there were two brownish birds on the deck railing joining in the
excitement. At first I thought they were the everprsent Carolina Wrens that
love to taunt the owl. But then I noticed they were bobbing their tails and
I grabbed the bins and realized they were young LA Waterthrushes, in bright
new plumage.
There are several waterthrush territories around the general neighborhood,
including one that is an eighth of a mile away. Perhaps the young disperse
into the surrounding woodlands after fledging, especially after a heavy
rain like we had yesterday. Anyhow, it’s unprecedented for me as a deck
bird.
Date: 6/27/25 8:54 am From: Randy Langer <randylanger52...> Subject: Re: [NHBirds] Mimickers
Would be very cool to have a brown thrasher up here but where we are in the
woods we don't see them often. Beautiful bird nonetheless . Thanks for
thoughts, I appreciate it Cameron. Regards Randy
On Fri, Jun 27, 2025, 11:48 Cameron Johnson <camjohnsonphoto...>
wrote:
> Brown Thrashers are quite the adept mimics as well. Just this past weekend
> when I was in Roscommon, MI we were able to find a Brown Thrasher mimicking
> a Kirtland's Warbler!
>
> On Fri, Jun 27, 2025, 11:30 AM Randy Langer <randylanger52...>
> wrote:
>
>> I've always thought it was the Mockingbird that mimicked other birds the
>> most, but the more I sit on my deck and listen I find it's the blue jay
>> that mimics birds the most. I'm curious to know what other people think or
>> have experienced. Regards Randy
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Date: 6/27/25 8:48 am From: Cameron Johnson <camjohnsonphoto...> Subject: Re: [NHBirds] Mimickers
Brown Thrashers are quite the adept mimics as well. Just this past weekend
when I was in Roscommon, MI we were able to find a Brown Thrasher mimicking
a Kirtland's Warbler!
On Fri, Jun 27, 2025, 11:30 AM Randy Langer <randylanger52...> wrote:
Date: 6/27/25 8:31 am From: Randy Langer <randylanger52...> Subject: [NHBirds] Mimickers
I've always thought it was the Mockingbird that mimicked other birds the most, but the more I sit on my deck and listen I find it's the blue jay that mimics birds the most. I'm curious to know what other people think or have experienced. Regards Randy
Date: 6/25/25 6:16 am From: Pamela Hunt <phunt...> Subject: [NHBirds] Appledore Island Birding Tour - late August
Greetings all,
NH Audubon and the Shoals Marine Lab are again partnering to offer a chance to visit Appledore Island later this summer on August 25-28 (three nights).
Experience the magic of the Isles of Shoals in early fall. Spending 3 nights on Appledore Island will give us the opportunity to explore the diversity of the islands. Over 200 species of songbirds, seabirds, and waterfowl occur on Appledore as migrants - making it a perfect spot to observe fall movements. The Appledore Island Migration Banding Station<http://appledorebanding.org/> will be in operation and we will have the chance to observe songbird migrants up close. Past trips have found unusual birds such as Red Knot, Yellow-crowned Night Heron, and Philadelphia Vireo, and the spectacle of hundreds of egrets returning to the island to roost is not to be missed. Weather permitting, we will also take a boat trip around the islands to look for seals and seabirds. In addition to all the spectacular birding that the islands have to offer, we will take time to explore other aspects of Appledore, Shoals Marine Laboratory, and Celia Thaxter's garden. Activities may include exploring the intertidal, an island history walk, or learning about SML's innovative research programs focused on understanding and sustaining the marine environment.
Pamela D. Hunt, Ph.D.
Senior Biologist for Avian Conservation
NH Audubon
603-224-9909 x328 (office)
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How are NH's birds doing? Check out our "State of the Birds" report at:
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Date: 6/23/25 3:19 pm From: 'DEBRA M POWERS' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] Sparrows-Grasshopper and Field
A quick trip to Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge this morning produced several fun sparrows. 2-Grasshopper 3 ( at least) Field 4 Chipping 2 song sparrows Way to hot to hang out! Stay cool everyone, Deb Powers-South Berwick Maine
Date: 6/23/25 11:12 am From: Mark Suomala <suomalamark...> Subject: [NHBirds] Rare Bird Alert, New Hampshire, June 23, 2025.
This is New Hampshire Audubon's Rare Bird Alert for Monday, June 23rd,
2025.
A BRIDLED TERN was seen at White Island, one of the Isles of Shoals, on
June 13th and again on the 18th, but has not been reported since then.
3 CASPIAN TERNS and an ARCTIC TERN were seen on Lake Umbagog in Errol on
June 21st.
A CASPIAN TERN was seen at Jenness Beach in Rye, and 1 was seen at Ragged
Neck in Rye, both on June 20th.
2 RED-NECKED GREBES were lingering along coastal Rye during the past week.
An ATLANTIC PUFFIN and a RAZORBILL were seen near the Isles of Shoals on
June 21st.
An adult LITTLE BLUE HERON was seen in the salt marsh just south of Odiorne
Point State Park on June 18th.
An adult male PAINTED BUNTING was seen on private property in Chatham on
June 20th.
A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW was found at the Comerford Reservoir in Monroe on
June 16th-17th, and 1 was found at the Mittersill Ski Area in Franconia on
the 19th.
An ACADIAN FLYCATCHER was heard from 11 Longview Road vocalizing across a
field at the Spacious Skies Campground in Hancock on June 21st-22nd.
A BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER was seen along Hazen Road in Whitefield on June 21st.
Uncommon this far north in the state.
A WILSON’S SNIPE was seen along Old Hancock Road in Hancock on June 16th.
2 BLACK VULTURES were seen flying at Rachel Way in Bedford Manchester on
June 22nd, 2 were seen at Joe English Hill in New Boston on the 16th, and 1
was seen flying over Hooksett on the 21st.
A PHILADELPHIA VIREO was seen at the Wildcat Mountain Ski Area in the White
Mountains on June 17th, 2 were seen at Scott Bog Road in Pittsburg on the 22
nd, and 1 was seen at River Road Bridge in Pittsburg on the 16th.
At least 3 WILLOW FLYCATCHERS were seen at Airport Marsh in Whitefield, and
1 was seen along Whipple Road in Jefferson, all during the past week.
A RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER was seen at Mt, Washington on June 17th, and 1 was
seen along the Cherry Pond Access Trail in Jefferson on the 19th. Uncommon
this far north in the state.
This message is also available by phone recording: call (603) 224-9909 and
press 4 as directed or ask to be transferred.
If you have seen any interesting birds recently, you can leave a message at
the end of the recording or send your sightings to the RBA via e-mail to:
<birdsetc...> Please put either "bird sighting" or "Rare Bird
Alert" in the subject line and be sure to include your mailing address and
phone number. The RBA is also available on-line at the New Hampshire
Audubon web site, www.nhaudubon.org
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:
Learn more about birds and birding in New Hampshire with New Hampshire Bird
Records: www.nhbirdrecords.org (read a free article in each issue). This
quarterly publication is produced by NH Audubon thanks to the work of many
volunteers. It is available for free in digital format to all NH Audubon
members, and also by print for an additional fee:
https://nhbirdrecords.org/join-or-donate/
Date: 6/23/25 10:15 am From: Randy Langer <randylanger52...> Subject: [NHBirds] Squam Lake kayaking
Out on the beautiful Lake today, the highlights thus far, one osprey flying south to North right over Long Island, four bald eagles, six loons one with two chicks, and more great blue herons than I could count. Regards Randy
Date: 6/23/25 8:56 am From: 'ROBERT SWEET' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] Hooksett Village - Adult Bald Eagle soaring over the bridges and river.....
Very low and very cool to see. Seen at 11:30am.....
Date: 6/22/25 8:37 am From: Lori Charron <lpcharron...> Subject: [NHBirds] Coos terns
Yesterday Katrina sent a text out letting us know there were 3 Caspian terns and 1 smaller tern out on Lake Umbagog. I sent some photos of the smaller tern in for positive id before posting. The smaller tern was indeed an Arctic tern! The birds were seen by boat inbetween Molls rock and black cove! A big thanks to Katrina with these two terns! Great find Katrina!
Happy Birding!
Lori
Sent from my iPad
Date: 6/21/25 11:34 pm From: Steve Hale <srhale20...> Subject: [NHBirds] Singing Eastern Meadowlark - Easton, NH
Yesterday morning I heard a singing Eastern Meadowlark on the west side of NH 116 in Easton, NH. It was in the vicinity of Kinsman Lodge. I was not able to linger to get eyes on it, because I needed to keep moving to stay on schedule for my Franconcia Breeding Bird Survey.
About 1/2 hour after Rob had his Caspian Tern, I saw one flying south
right along the beach at Jenness Beach a couple of miles to the south!
Obviously the same bird.
I saw a surprise fly-by Caspain Tern at Ragged Neck this morning, moving fast to the south. Not much else of note on the coast, 6 Glossy Ibis in the pools south of Odiorne, and way fewer motorcycles than in Laconia.
On our way downhill after conducting Bicknell's Thrush surveys on Mittersill (just north of Cannon Mt) this morning, Unity and I were shocked to hear a Clay-colored Sparrow singing in the main ski slope. We never saw it but were able to obtain a recording. Although it was halfway up a steep ski slope, it's not hard to reach the spot (44.175737, -71.712021) by walking half a mile west along a dirt path from the Cannon Base Lodge.
Date: 6/16/25 10:59 am From: <jacksonwrxt89...> Subject: [NHBirds] Red Crossbills - Newport
This morning I had at least a couple Red Crossbills fly over at T Bird Mini Mart in Newport around 9am. A true surprise in that I haven’t seen any recent reports in the area or in the state really. While not a banner one by any means, there does seem to be some degree of a cone crop coming in this year. Keep your ears sharp.
Date: 6/16/25 6:20 am From: Mark Suomala <suomalamark...> Subject: [NHBirds] Rare Bird Alert, New Hampshire, June 16, 2025.
This is New Hampshire Audubon's Rare Bird Alert for Monday, June 16th,
2025.
A BRIDLED TERN was seen at White Island, one of the Isles of Shoals, on
June 13th, but has not been seen again since then.
A ROYAL TERN was seen on White & Seavey Islands, part of the Isles of
Shoals, on June 11th, but has not been seen again since then.
An ARCTIC TERN was seen in waters between New Castle and the Isles of
Shoals, on June 14th.
2 BLACK-NECKED STILTS were seen at Odiorne Point State Park in Rye on June 9
th, but have not been seen again since then.
A WILSON’S SNIPE was seen along Old Hancock Road in Hancock on June 15th.
2 LONG-TAILED DUCKS were lingering along coastal Rye during the past week.
At least 3 RED-THROATED LOONS lingered along the coast during the past week.
A WHITE-FACED IBIS was seen in coastal Rye, just south of Odiorne Point
State Park, on June 10th-13th.
A LEAST BITTERN was seen at Airport Road in Swanzey on June 11th, and 1 was
heard at the Cranberry Ponds located behind the Price Chopper in West
Lebanon on June 15th.
A SNOWY EGRET was seen at Adams Point in Durham on June 15th.
A SANDHILL CRANE was reported from Lackie Farm in Bath on June 11th.
2 MISSISSIPPI KITES were seen in Durham during the past week. Small numbers
of this bird-species have been nesting in southeastern New Hampshire for
several years.
A MERLIN was seen at Lake View Drive in Strafford on June 15th.
A BLACK VULTURE was seen flying in Manchester on June 10th.
A CERULEAN WARBLER was seen at the Wantastiquet Mountain Natural Area in
Chesterfield on June 10th-13th.
2 PHILADELPHIA VIREOS were seen at the Wildcat Mountain Ski Area in the
White Mountains on June 14th.
A RED CROSSBILL was reported in Jaffrey on June 11th.
An OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER was seen at Odiorne Point State Park in Rye on
June 9th-10th, and a YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER was seen here on the 11th.
A WILLOW FLYCATCHER was seen in Jefferson Meadows in Jefferson on June 10th and
1 was seen at Airport Marsh in Whitefield on the 15th. Uncommon this far
north in the state.
This message is also available by phone recording: call (603) 224-9909 and
press 4 as directed or ask to be transferred.
If you have seen any interesting birds recently, you can leave a message at
the end of the recording or send your sightings to the RBA via e-mail to:
<birdsetc...> Please put either "bird sighting" or "Rare Bird
Alert" in the subject line and be sure to include your mailing address and
phone number. The RBA is also available on-line at the New Hampshire
Audubon web site, www.nhaudubon.org
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:
Learn more about birds and birding in New Hampshire with New Hampshire Bird
Records: www.nhbirdrecords.org (read a free article in each
issue). This quarterly publication is produced by NH Audubon thanks to the
work of many volunteers. It is available for free in digital format to all
NH Audubon members, and also by print for an additional fee:
https://nhbirdrecords.org/join-or-donate/
Date: 6/14/25 7:14 pm From: Tom Young <tomyoungnh...> Subject: [NHBirds] 3 Bicknell's Thrushes, Mount Magalloway 6/14/25
This afternoon I hiked up Mount Magalloway in Pittsburg and was thrilled to hear a Bicknell's Thrush singing. I was even more thrilled when it turned out that there were 3 of them! Photo in ebird checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S250423752
Date: 6/14/25 3:31 pm From: 'Steve Mirick' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] Winter sea birds in the summer!
A few lingering/oversummering sea birds continue on the coast. Generally
not rare to get a couple of these, but it's very unusual to get all of
these:
Common Loon - 7+ Mostly immatures, but a couple in breeding plumage
Red-throated Loon - 4 total. Three immatures and one in breeding
plumage. Two off N. Hampton State Beach and two just north of Pulpit
Rocks in Rye.
https://media.ebird.org/asset/637561482 Black Scoter - 44 in single flock at north end of Jenness Beach. Almost
all males were immature plumage.
Surf Scoter - 11 with 3 off Jenness Beach and 8 in one group off Foss
Beach in Rye.
White-winged Scoter - 3 off Jenness Beach.
Long-tailed Duck - 1 continuing female between Odiorne and Pulpit Rocks
in Rye.
Also present on the coast:
Semipalmated Sandpiper - 19 total in two separate flocks. High count
for date.
Common Eider - HUNDREDS of babies spread out along the coast. Where do
they nest?
Date: 6/14/25 1:20 pm From: Bruce Conti <contiba...> Subject: [NHBirds] Killdeer nest at Nashua South track
A pair of Killdeer have a nest of 4 eggs near the edge of the Nashua South
High School track. Someone cordoned it off with hurdles and caution tape.
The Killdeer were flying about and doing the broken wing routine to protect
the nest during my track workout this afternoon.
https://www.baconti.com/P6142476.JPG https://www.baconti.com/P6142477.JPG https://www.baconti.com/P6142478.JPG Hopefully they survive athletic events and potential predators.
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*B.A.Conti Photography* www.baconti.com/birding.htm
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Date: 6/13/25 7:27 am From: 'Rebecca Suomala' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] Bridled Tern is back
Unbelievably, the Bridled Tern is back at the tern colony on Seavey Island at the Isles of Shoals. Liz Craig just sent a photo taken just now in the same location the bird was last year on the west side of the island. A reminder to please respect the nesting birds and not land on the island.
Becky Suomala
Sent from my iPhone
Date: 6/13/25 4:09 am From: Bill Duffy <dill.buffy...> Subject: [NHBirds] Chimney swifts at Bradford Bog
We live adjacent to the Bradford Bog - one of only a half-dozen houses along this stretch of road. Late yesterday afternoon a group of 4 chimney swifts appeared, circling our field for about two hours. They seemed somewhat interested in our 2 flue fieldstone chimney, often swooping down close to inspect it. I frequently see swifts in "downtown" Bradford - about six miles away. But how did this group end up here? There are several tall dead pine stumps out in the bog. Could they be using these for nesting/roosting?
After a year’s absence from the McDonald’s in West Ossipee, a historically reliable spot, I had 10 Fish Crow’s this afternoon. Had missed them all of last year.
Date: 6/9/25 2:42 pm From: Elaine Faletra <elaine.faletra...> Subject: Re: [NHBirds] video of Steller's Sea Eagle sighting - Newfoundland Conception Bay North area
Having seen this Stellar’s eagle last summer in Bonavista, Newfoundland, this is an amazing video for this woman to capture. I think many folks will be V-E-R-Y interested in this interaction of eagle species!
Date: 6/9/25 11:27 am From: Mark Suomala <suomalamark...> Subject: [NHBirds] Rare Bird Alert, New Hampshire, June 9, 2025
This is New Hampshire Audubon's Rare Bird Alert for Monday, June 9th, 2025.
A SWALLOW-TAILED KITE was photographed flying overhead near the Central
School in Chichester on June 4th.
2 MISSISSIPPI KITES were seen in Durham and 1 was seen in Newmarket, all
during the past week. Small numbers of this bird-species have been nesting
in southeastern New Hampshire for a number of years.
A SABINE’S GULL was seen on White & Seavey Islands, part of the Isles of
Shoals, on June 8th.
5 BONAPARTE’S GULLS were seen at Lake Umbagog in Errol on June 8th.
A BLACK TERN was seen at Lake Umbagog in Errol on June 2nd.
A COMMON TERN was seen at Millsfield Pond in Millsfield on June 6th. An
unusual inland sighting.
An ARCTIC TERN was seen on White & Seavey Islands, part of the Isles of
Shoals, on June 8th.
There was an unconfirmed report of 2 FORSTER’S TERNS at Adam’s Point in
Durham on June 4th.
2 BLACK-NECKED STILTS were seen at Odiorne Point State Park in Rye on June 9
th.
2 SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS were seen at Lonesome Lake in Lincoln on June 2nd.
A RUDDY TURNSTONE was seen at the Hinsdale Setbacks on the Connecticut
River on June 2nd, and 1 was seen at Airport Road in Keene on the 3rd.
2 LONG-TAILED DUCKS were lingering along coastal Rye during the past week.
At least 4 RED-THROATED LOONS lingered along the coast during the past week.
A LARK BUNTING was discovered at Odiorne Point State Park in Rye on June 5th,
and has been seen every day since then. It was last reported on the 8th.
2 LEAST BITTERNS were heard at the Rockingham Rail Trail in Newfields on
June 3rd, and 1 was seen at Airport Road in Swanzey on June 2nd-7th.
A LITTLE BLUE HERON was seen at Odiorne Point State Park in Rye on June 7th.
A YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON was seen at the Lubberland Creek Preserve in
Newmarket on June 3rd and 4th.
A BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON was seen at Cherry Pond in Pondicherry Wildlife
Refuge on June 3rd.
A GREAT EGRET was seen in Grantham on June 6th.
2 SANDHILL CRANES were seen in fields on Artist Falls Road in Conway on
June 5th.
A BLACK VULTURE was seen flying with TURKEY VULTURES in Woodstock on June 8
th.
A NORTHERN HARRIER was seen at Elm Brook Recreation Area in Hopkinton on
June 3rd. Getting late to be seen this far south in the state.
A RED-HEADED WOODPECKER was seen at the Androscoggin River Dam in Gorham on
June 4th.
A CERULEAN WARBLER was seen at the Wantastiquet Mountain Natural Area in
Chesterfield on June 6th, and again on the 9th.
2 PURPLE MARTINS were seen along the Cherry Pond Access Trail at
Pondicherry Wildlife Sanctuary in Jefferson on June 8th, and 1 was reported
from a private residence in Dover on June 6th.
Several FOX SPARROWS were reported from the White Mountains during the past
week.
2 PHILADELPHIA VIREOS were seen at the Turbine Road in Dixville, and 1 was
seen at Scott Bog in Pittsburg, all during the past week.
An EVENING GROSBEAK was heard in Cornish, and 2 were reported from
Charlestown, all on June 6th,
6 HORNED LARKS were seen at Pease International Tradeport, where they are
known to nest, on June 5th.
A WILLOW FLYCATCHER was seen in Jefferson Meadows in Jefferson on June 8th.
Uncommon this far north in the state.
This message is also available by phone recording: call (603) 224-9909 and
press 4 as directed or ask to be transferred.
If you have seen any interesting birds recently, you can leave a message at
the end of the recording or send your sightings to the RBA via e-mail to:
<birdsetc...> Please put either "bird sighting" or "Rare Bird
Alert" in the subject line and be sure to include your mailing address and
phone number. The RBA is also available on-line at the New Hampshire
Audubon web site, www.nhaudubon.org
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:
Learn more about birds and birding in New Hampshire with New Hampshire Bird
Records: www.nhbirdrecords.org (read a free article in each
issue). This quarterly publication is produced by NH Audubon thanks to the
work of many volunteers. It is available for free in digital format to all
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Date: 6/9/25 2:46 am From: '<bikenbird...>' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] REMINDER*** NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter Tuesday June 10, 2025 8:30 AM Program/Event - Identifying Trees and Shrubs and Their Ecological Role as Habitat for Birds***
New HampshireAudubon Seacoast Chapter
THERE IS ONE OPENING FOR THIS 15 PARTICIPANT PROGRAM.
Please note thefollowing:
Tuesday,June 10, 2025 8:30 am (Note: moved from Wednesday) Program – Identifying Treesand Shrubs and Their Ecological Role as Habitat for Birds
This OUTSIDE program will be from8:30-11:30 am at Burley Farm 245 North River Road in Epping.The program will be limited to 15 participants. This event will be heldentirely outdoors and will be held as long as it is not raining. Participantsshould bring their binoculars and clothing appropriate for the weatherconditions at the time of the event.
This program, by Matt Tarr of UNHCooperative Extension, will teach youhow to identify the most common native and non-nativeshrubs that comprise many bird habitats in NH. We will identifyeach shrub species, discuss how each species functions as birdhabitat, and which shrubs you want to encourage on yourland to benefit birds. We will also be looking andlistening for birds (of course!) and sharing our tips for how toidentify the birds we encounter during the program.
Bio: Matt Tarr is Extension Professor and State Wildlife HabitatSpecialist for the University of NH Cooperative Extension. Much of Matt'sresearch and work is focused on determining how non-native shrubs function ashabitat for songbirds and on how birds respond to land-use and habitatmanagement practices at different landscape scales. Matt is an avid birder whoenjoys photographing and recording birds.
All are welcome to attend our Tuesday June10, 2025 OUTSIDE program which is free of charge at Burley Farm Burley Farm 245 North River Road in Epping. Cancellations will be announced on http://www.seacoastchapter.org/programs andthis Google group.
Tosign up for the program click this link!
Note: This event replaces the JuneProgram at The Seacoast Science Center.
Date: 6/8/25 3:50 am From: 'Gagnon, Chris' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: Re: [NHBirds] north country tern - with link this time - sorry.
After doing some research I am still baffled by this tern at Millsfield
Pond. The first thing I noticed with the bird was its very long tail.
And through my pictures I am not noticing any black on the wing tips.
Although it is still probably more likely that it's a common tern, I
wouldn't entirely rule out Arctic Tern. Unfortunately I am no longer in
the area. If anyone is in the area and is looking for a wild goose chase
it might be worth the trip. The bird could be spotted from the public boat
launch. It was there all day yesterday so whatever it happens to be,
hopefully it's staying for a while. A scope and/or kayak would be helpful.
I have 2 videos and 3 pics on flickr but they are all very much
inconclusive to my untrained eye.
Date: 6/7/25 5:18 pm From: '<cga......>' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] north country tern - with link this time - sorry.
While working around the 3 season camp on Millsfield Pond (near Errol) a bird flying across the pond caught my eye. It never got closer than about a quarter mile away from me. I think I have enough photo evidence to conclude it's a tern and my best guess is that it's a common tern. For those of us that like to help to solve a mystery, please let me know what you think based on the photos and video. Wish I had better photos but like I said, it didn't come close enough.
Date: 6/7/25 5:16 pm From: '<cga......>' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] north country tern - pics/video
While working around the 3 season camp on Millsfield Pond (near Errol) a bird flying across the pond caught my eye. It never got closer than about a quarter mile away from me. I think I have enough photo evidence to conclude it's a tern and my best guess is that it's a common tern. For those of us that like to help to solve a mystery, please let me know what you think based on the photos and video. Wish I had better photos but like I said, it didn't come close enough.
Date: 6/6/25 7:07 pm From: jeepinmoabgirl <jeepingmoabgirl...> Subject: [NHBirds] Great egret 89 South in Grantham
I was driving down 89 South at mile marker 47.2. there is a flooded field on the right hand side of the highway due to a beaver dam. I saw a egret in the field. I attempted to stop but it was too dangerous. I am assuming it was a great egret. Wondering if anyone else was traveling and saw it in the field. This was at 6:37 p.m.
Date: 6/6/25 6:10 pm From: '<bikenbird...>' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] *** NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter Tuesday June 10, 2025 8:30 AM Program/Event - Identifying Trees and Shrubs and Their Ecological Role as Habitat for Birds***
New HampshireAudubon Seacoast Chapter
THERE ARE A FEWOPENINGS FOR THIS 15 PARTICIPANT PROGRAM.
Please note thefollowing:
Tuesday,June 10, 2025 8:30 am (Note: moved from Wednesday) Program – Identifying Treesand Shrubs and Their Ecological Role as Habitat for Birds
This OUTSIDE program will be from8:30-11:30 am at Burley Farm 245 North River Road in Epping.The program will be limited to 15 participants. This event will be heldentirely outdoors and will be held as long as it is not raining. Participantsshould bring their binoculars and clothing appropriate for the weatherconditions at the time of the event.
This program, by Matt Tarr of UNHCooperative Extension, will teach youhow to identify the most common native and non-nativeshrubs that comprise many bird habitats in NH. We will identifyeach shrub species, discuss how each species functions as birdhabitat, and which shrubs you want to encourage on yourland to benefit birds. We will also be looking andlistening for birds (of course!) and sharing our tips for how toidentify the birds we encounter during the program.
Bio: Matt Tarr is Extension Professor and State Wildlife HabitatSpecialist for the University of NH Cooperative Extension. Much of Matt'sresearch and work is focused on determining how non-native shrubs function ashabitat for songbirds and on how birds respond to land-use and habitatmanagement practices at different landscape scales. Matt is an avid birder whoenjoys photographing and recording birds.
All are welcome to attend our Tuesday June10, 2025 OUTSIDE program which is free of charge at Burley Farm Burley Farm 245 North River Road in Epping. Cancellations will be announced on http://www.seacoastchapter.org/programs andthis Google group.
Tosign up for the program click this link!
Note: This event replaces the JuneProgram at The Seacoast Science Center.
Date: 6/5/25 7:43 am From: 'Janice Landry' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] Mourning Warbler
Excellent views of a singing Mourning Warbler this AM on Village Spur Rail Trail in Belmont. A first for me in Belknap County. Located just before covered Bridge on trail a little less than a mile in.
Date: 6/5/25 6:31 am From: Jane Hills <jfhbirder...> Subject: [NHBirds] Bobolink at Locke Road in Concord
This morning there was a single male Bobolink singing from atop his perch off Locke Road in Concord. He was sitting atop a bush in a very small grassy area in the middle of a large, recently-mowed field.
Busy day aloft and afloat with more species recorded than I can ever remember for early June in less than an hour at the Landing … here is a link to my eBird checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S246645759 Best,
Patti Wood
Exeter/Lempster
FYI, it appears this kite has been in the area since at least Saturday. There is a report in eBird from that date (https://ebird.org/checklist/S245085120), and just today NH Audubon got a video from the same date in the same general area (along Route 4 near Bixby Pond). With Chris's observation thrown into the mix,the bird is clearly still around and birders in Epsom and Chichester should keep their eyes open!
Pam Hunt
Penacook.
On Wed, 4 Jun 2025 12:47:14 -0400, Cameron Johnson <camjohnsonphoto...> wrote:
That is a Swallow-tailed Kite!! Incredibly rare in NH, amazing find!
Cameron Johnson
Dover, NH
(603) 769-0691
On Wed, Jun 4, 2025, 12:36 PM '<cga......>' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> wrote:
I was on recess duty 15 minutes ago (12:10pm) at Chichester Central School. I saw a bird of prey flying with a split tail and it appeared to be a kite heading north. I ran to my car and I was able to get one picture. I love to hear what others think.
Date: 6/4/25 9:36 am From: '<cga......>' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] Kite???? Chichester, NH (pic)
I was on recess duty 15 minutes ago (12:10pm) at Chichester Central School. I saw a bird of prey flying with a split tail and it appeared to be a kite heading north. I ran to my car and I was able to get one picture. I love to hear what others think.
Date: 6/4/25 7:15 am From: Roger Stephenson <rstephenson...> Subject: [NHBirds] Piping plover Ragged Neck
Some birding on June 2 along the coast. Nice collection of peep in the cove and fledged killdeer. But the piping plover was new for me in that location. NHFG tells me the Seabrook and Hampton birds are re nesting after the May storm. This bird in Rye couldn’t be a migrant at this date- correct? Comments welcome
Roger Stephenson Stratham
Date: 6/3/25 6:18 pm From: Dan Hubbard <danielhubbard...> Subject: [NHBirds] eBird Report - Pickering Ponds, Rochester, Jun 1, 2025 56 species
I was joined by 22 birders for our annual nest walk at Pickering Ponds trails in Rochester. It was quite successful due to many hours of nest sleuthing by Alan Murray, thank you Alan! Thanks also to Zeke Cornell for tallying the list below. A woodcock venturing across the trail was entertaining. Dan Hubbard, Rochester
Pickering Ponds, Rochester, Strafford, New Hampshire, US
Jun 1, 2025 7:09 AM - 11:39 AM
Protocol: Traveling 2.619 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter outing led by Dan Hubbard and nest-finder extraordinaire, Alan Murray. Under Alan's tutelage we were able to view the nests of thirteen different species!
56 species
Canada Goose 18
Wood Duck 44 A few adults with many chicks…
Mallard 4
Mourning Dove 2
Chimney Swift 40 Most likely an undercount...
Virginia Rail 1 Calling from the marsh along the spur trail below the waste treatment plant...
Killdeer 3
American Woodcock 1 Walking on a trail…
Spotted Sandpiper 2
American Herring Gull 11
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Great Blue Heron 2
Turkey Vulture 7
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Date: 6/3/25 6:38 am From: Chris Johnson <birdnerd2...> Subject: [NHBirds] Re: Locke Road - Virginia Rail.
Visible and vocal.
*"While we are born with curiosity and wonder and our early years full of
adventures they bring, I know such inherent joys are often lost. I also
know that, being deep within us, their latent glow can be fanned to flame
again by awareness and an open mind." Sigurd Olson*
On Tue, Jun 3, 2025, 9:26 AM Chris Johnson <birdnerd2...> wrote:
> Virginia Rail visible and local along the canal trial.
>
> Chris Johnson
> Penacook, NH
>
> *"While we are born with curiosity and wonder and our early years full of
> adventures they bring, I know such inherent joys are often lost. I also
> know that, being deep within us, their latent glow can be fanned to flame
> again by awareness and an open mind." Sigurd Olson*
>
Date: 6/3/25 6:27 am From: Chris Johnson <birdnerd2...> Subject: [NHBirds] Locke Road - Virginia Rail.
Virginia Rail visible and local along the canal trial.
Chris Johnson Penacook, NH
*"While we are born with curiosity and wonder and our early years full of adventures they bring, I know such inherent joys are often lost. I also know that, being deep within us, their latent glow can be fanned to flame again by awareness and an open mind." Sigurd Olson*
Date: 6/2/25 10:41 am From: Mark Suomala <suomalamark...> Subject: [NHBirds] Rare Bird Alert, New Hampshire, June 2, 20225
This is New Hampshire Audubon's Rare Bird Alert for Monday, June 2nd, 2025.
New Hampshire Audubon’s Massabesic Audubon Center sponsored an all-day
pelagic bird trip on May 26th aboard the boat "Granite State" out of Rye
Harbor.
Highlights: RED PHALAROPE 14,780, RED-NECKED PHALAROPE 707, PARASITIC
JAEGER 1, ATLANTIC PUFFIN 2, BLACK TERN 1, WILSON'S STORM-PETREL 2,087,
NORTHERN FULMAR 3, BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE 1, GREAT SHEARWATER 1, SOOTY
SHEARWATER 31, NORTHERN GANNET 95, LONG-TAILED DUCK 26, AMERICAN
OYSTERCATCHER 3
Trip Report in eBird can be found here with marine chart and photos
2 MISSISSIPPI KITES were seen in Durham on June 1st. Small numbers of this
bird-species have been nesting in southeastern New Hampshire for a number
of years.
2 BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS and a SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER were seen at Moore
Reservoir in Littleton on June 1st.
A WILSON’S SNIPE was seen at the Dillant-Hopkins Airport in Swanzey on June
1st.
A RED-NECKED GREBE was seen at Odiorne Point State Park in Rye on May 28th.
2 LITTLE BLUE HERONS (1 adult and 1 immature) were seen at Parson’s Creek
Salt Marsh west of Wallis Sands Beach in Rye on June 1st.
2 LEAST BITTERNS were heard at the Rockingham Rail Trail in Newfields on
June 1st.
A BOHEMIAN WAXWING was seen with a small flock of CEDAR WAXWNGS at Airport
Marsh in Whitefield on May 27th.
A LARK SPARROW was photographed at the mitigation reserve on Old Mill Road
in Lee on June 2nd.
8 GRASSHOPPER SPARROWS were reported at the Concord Airport on May 29th,
and 2 were reported at the Cemetery Fields in Amherst on the 31st.
At least 5 FOX SPARROWS were reported from 5 different locations in the
White Mountains during the past week.
A WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW was seen on Reed Road in Colebrook on May 26th.
3 PHILADELPHIA VIREOS were seen and at least 1 of those was photographed at
the Turbine Road in Dixville on May 27th.
A BLACK VULTURE was seen in Nashua and 1 was seen in Rochester, both during
the past week.
3 BICKNELL’S THRUSHES were reported from Cannon Mountain, 3 were reported
from the Mount Washington Auto Road, and 2 were reported from the Turbine
Road in Dixville, all during the past week.
A GRAY-CHEEKED THRUSH was seen at Odiorne Point State Park on May 28th.
There was a report of a RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER from Errol on May 30th.
There was an unconfirmed report of a SWALLOW-TAILED KITE seen in Epsom on
May 31st.
There was an unconfirmed report of 3 GOLDEN EAGLES seen in Hollis on May 26
th.
This message is also available by phone recording: call (603) 224-9909 and
press 4 as directed or ask to be transferred.
If you have seen any interesting birds recently, you can leave a message at
the end of the recording or send your sightings to the RBA via e-mail to:
<birdsetc...> Please put either "bird sighting" or "Rare Bird
Alert" in the subject line and be sure to include your mailing address and
phone number. The RBA is also available on-line at the New Hampshire
Audubon web site, www.nhaudubon.org
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Date: 6/2/25 9:34 am From: KC <deedemail...> Subject: [NHBirds] Re: Excellent Video from last week's Pelagic Trip
Thanks for sharing the link! Awesome!!!
On Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:58:05 AM UTC-4 Steve Mirick wrote:
> We spent some time birding with Elias Tyrrel-Walker yesterday and he
> told me of a video he had put together from last week's trip and posted
> on You Tube. He spliced together clips from the day and dubbed in some
> music, but the background narration is what makes this video awesome! :-)
>
> I've considered submitting it to the Cannes Film Festival!
>
> https://youtu.be/UugoadpHfxg?si=qAOJrySwugtOTA68 >
> Steve Mirick
> Bradford, MA
>
Date: 6/2/25 3:58 am From: 'Steve Mirick' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] Excellent Video from last week's Pelagic Trip
We spent some time birding with Elias Tyrrel-Walker yesterday and he
told me of a video he had put together from last week's trip and posted
on You Tube. He spliced together clips from the day and dubbed in some
music, but the background narration is what makes this video awesome! :-)
I've considered submitting it to the Cannes Film Festival!
Date: 5/31/25 5:41 pm From: '<hbaue......>' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] Seacoast Chapter Field Trips
The Seacoast Chapter of NH Audubon is sponsoring four field trips and one field trip/program this June. The Nest Walk at Pickering Ponds is full, but there are still spots available for field trips to the Kennebunk Plains, the Piscassic Greenway, and Pondicherry as well as a combination program/field trip to Burley Farms.
