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Subject: Did Your Shopping List Kill a Songbird?
From: hbreder(AT)comcast.net
Date: 9 Apr 2008 6:05am
In case anybody missed this article in the NY Times, here is the link:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/30/opinion/30stutchbury.html?_r=1&scp=3
&sq=songbirds&st=nyt&oref=slogin
Hilke Breder
Brattleboro, VT
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Subject: Blue-winged Teal, Keene
From: "Alan Johnson /R.N.Johnson, Inc." <alan(AT)rnjohnsoninc.com>
Date: 9 Apr 2008 7:17am
A trip to Kriff Rd. at 5:45 yieled a Red-tailed Hawk and a female Northern
Harrier, but very little in the way of waterfowl. Twenty or so Mallards, a few
Green-winged teal, a few Wilson's Snipe and four Canada Geese were it... We
gave it a second try at 7:30 and located a male Blue-winged Teal at the end of
the access road to UPS, very close to the road, in the next to the last puddle
on the left going in. A life bird for us.
Alan Johnson
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Subject: Bohemian waxwings, Keene
From: Lorianne DiSabato <lrschaub(AT)yahoo.com>
Date: 9 Apr 2008 8:22am
I saw a flock of approximately 20 Bohemian waxwings in the crabapple trees just
east of the David Ford dealership on Marlboro Street in Keene while walking my
dog this morning. (The trees border the parking lot for the New Hampshire
Community Technical College building.) This is the exact same spot I saw a
mixed flock of Bohemian and Cedar waxwings in February, 2004.
The birds flew (scared by my dog, presumably?) before I could ascertain by sight
whether there were any Cedars in the flock. But I judged the majority to be
Bohemians on the basis of size and their very distinctive call. A single very
blurry digital photo I managed to take shows the characteristic Bohemian gray
coloring in six of the birds.
When I'd seen Bohemians at this same spot in 2004, they'd scattered when a
Cooper's hawk flew by, but they return to these same crabapple trees later that
same morning. So if anyone lives or works in the neighborhood, it might make
for a good lunch break...
--L
=============================
Lorianne DiSabato
http://hoardedordinaries.wordpress.com/
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Subject: Cowbirds and Swallows have arrived in Ashland
From: "Timothy Charboneau" <charbs(AT)dca.net>
Date: 9 Apr 2008 11:15am
The Pied Billed Grebe was on the river feeding in the same stretch of water
I have seen it 3 previous times. We also saw 3 Pair of Hoodies, several
bufflehead and Common Mergansers. I believe we also saw some Common Golden
eye but they were at the extreme range of our Binoculars.
Tim Charboneau
charbs(at)dca.net <mailto:charbs(AT)dca.net>
76 Hicks Hill Road
Ashland, NH 03217
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Subject: BIGBY Shrike, Keene NH
From: "Clifford Seifer" <clifdisc(AT)gmail.com>
Date: 9 Apr 2008 11:38am
The arrival of Spring offers more opportunities for new human powered
birds for anyone keeping a BIGBY list this year. So, naturally, it
makes sense that I would add an irruptive winter bird while BIGBY
birding with Lance Tanino Tuesday evening.
NORTHERN SHRIKE -- 1 at Green Wagon Farm on Court St. A great BIGBY
bird but Lance already had one on his BIGBY list this year so I'm just
playing catch-up!
Also new to the list:
Mallard
Killdeer
Eastern Phoebe
Song Sparrow
Bringing my BIGBY total for the year to (I wish I had a smaller font I
could type this in) 28.
-- Cliff Seifer
Keene NH
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Subject: 4 Sandhill Cranes in Warner
From: "Birds Etc" <BEtc(AT)NHAudubon.org>
Date: 9 Apr 2008 12:03pm
NH Audubon just received a phone call from someone who saw 4 Sandhill Cranes in
a field in Warner yesterday evening (4/8/08).
They were in a big open meadown about a mile outside of the town center by the
junction of Pumpkin Hill and Old Derry Rd.
The person is familiar with Sandhills and has seen them in Florida. She
described the large brown bodies and red on the head.
Becky Suomala
New Hampshire Audubon Society
3 Silk Farm Road
Concord, NH 03301
603-224-9909
<www.nhaudubon.org>
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affiliated with National Audubon. This free information service is supported by
member donations and made possible by the help of volunteers. Please support
this service by sending your contribution to New Hampshire or becoming a member.
Check our website, <www.nhaudubon.org>, for more information.
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Subject: Spring in Conway
From: "Eddison, Debra - Conway, NH" <debra.eddison(AT)nh.usda.gov>
Date: 9 Apr 2008 1:29pm
Despite the snow on the ground that still persists, several water bodies
have opened up a bit and it seems as though Spring has sprung in Conway.
Yesterday 4/8/08 on West Main Street:
Flocks of Redwing Blackbirds and Grackles gathered to cause a ruckus in
Locust tree tops, American robins were hunting any piece of open ground
they could get to and a turkey vulture soared high above. On Pequawket
Pond there were 3 pairs of mallards, 1 female common merganser, and 8
Canada Geese, and 1 river otter.
Although the best news is that today 4/9/08 I heard an Eastern Phoebe on
Pequawket Pond.
Happy Spring...
Debra Eddison
Soil Conservationist
Federal Women's Program Manager
Natural Resources Conservation Service
73 Main Street, P.O. Box 533
Conway, NH 03818
PH (603)-447-2771 X101
FX (603)-447-8945
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Subject: RE: Spring in Conway
From: "Joshua Potter" <jpotter(AT)tinmtn.org>
Date: 9 Apr 2008 1:48pm
And just up the hill from Debra's Pequawket Phoebe, our resident Phoebe
is also back today, 04/09/08, and checking out the ledge on the Nature
Center that he nested on last year.
Other Bald Hill birds today include returning Yellow-bellied Sapsucker,
singing Brown Creeper, and numerous mixed flocks of kinglets and
chickadees.
Happy spring birding,
Joshua
Joshua Potter
Outreach Coordinator
Tin Mountain Conservation Center
1245 Bald Hill Road
Albany, NH 03818
(603)447-6991
www.tinmtn.org
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-NH.Birds(AT)lists.unh.edu [mailto:owner-NH.Birds(AT)lists.unh.edu]
On Behalf Of Eddison, Debra - Conway, NH
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 1:29 PM
To: New Hampshire Birds
Subject: Spring in Conway
Despite the snow on the ground that still persists, several water bodies
have opened up a bit and it seems as though Spring has sprung in Conway.
Yesterday 4/8/08 on West Main Street:
Flocks of Redwing Blackbirds and Grackles gathered to cause a ruckus in
Locust tree tops, American robins were hunting any piece of open ground
they could get to and a turkey vulture soared high above. On Pequawket
Pond there were 3 pairs of mallards, 1 female common merganser, and 8
Canada Geese, and 1 river otter.
Although the best news is that today 4/9/08 I heard an Eastern Phoebe on
Pequawket Pond.
Happy Spring...
Debra Eddison
Soil Conservationist
Federal Women's Program Manager
Natural Resources Conservation Service
73 Main Street, P.O. Box 533
Conway, NH 03818
PH (603)-447-2771 X101
FX (603)-447-8945
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Subject: NH Audubon Workshop: Avian Signs of Spring 4/12/08
From: "Mark Suomala" <mrsuomala(AT)marksbirdtours.com>
Date: 9 Apr 2008 2:00pm
Workshop:
Avian Signs of Spring
Saturday, April 12, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
In this program, we'll learn about early spring in New Hampshire's
bird-world. By mid-April, there are many signs of spring that we can
observe - Red-shouldered Hawks and American Woodcock are performing
courtship rituals on their breeding grounds, woodpeckers are drumming, owls
are hooting, ducks are passing through, and songbirds are singing. In the
morning portion of the program, we'll learn about bird behavior in spring,
and the timing of species arrivals. We'll use bird mounts and visit with the
captive live-birds at Audubon. In the afternoon, we'll take a walk on the
trails, or nearby, to make our own observations. Bring a bag lunch, and
waterproof footgear. Be prepared to carpool a short distance. Meet at NH
Audubon's McLane Center.
Instructor: Mark Suomala is a veteran birder and regularly teaches about
birds in NH.
Cost: $20.00 M/ $26.00 NM
Call NH Audubon to Register
(603) 224-9909
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Subject: Exeter Bohemians
From: "Aaronian, Richard S." <raaronian(AT)exeter.edu>
Date: 9 Apr 2008 2:23pm
10 Bohemian Waxwing feeding in front of Main St. School in Exeter at 8 A.M.
Rich Aaronian
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Subject: Star Island Trips
From: "Eric Masterson" <EMasterson(AT)NHAudubon.org>
Date: 9 Apr 2008 3:56pm
Birders:
May 18th and May 31st I will be leading a one day trip to Star Island (with
Steve Mirick on the 18th) for New Hampshire Audubon hoping to cash in on spring
migration. If you are interested in beefing up your New Hampshire birdlist with
who knows what, send your registration asap. Space is limited to the first
nineteen to register. Please contact me if you are interested in previous
records from Star Island in May.
Cost $40pp members, $45pp non-members.
Checks payable to:
New Hampshire Audubon
c/o Eric Masterson
3 Silk Farm Road
Concord, NH 03301
Eric Masterson
Vice President, Development
New Hampshire Audubon
3 Silk Farm Road
Concord, NH 03301
Phone 224-9909 ext. 307
New Hampshire Audubon
Protecting New Hampshire's natural environment for wildlife and for people
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Subject: Upton Forest, Stoddard Birds
From: "Keith M. Gordon" <kmg(AT)myexcel.com>
Date: 9 Apr 2008 4:23pm
I walked into Upton Forest (SPNHF) in Stoddard today for the first look this
year. The beaver pond is only about 15% ice-free. The blind has collapsed, due
to age plus snow load.
There were 8 GBHs hanging around the nests. Also 2 pr. of wood ducks and 1 of
mallards. Also heard a Pileated Woodpecker.
Keith M. Gordon, PE
Roberta P. Gordon
680 Granite Lake Road
Munsonville, NH 03457
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Subject: Star Island Correction
From: "Eric Masterson" <EMasterson(AT)NHAudubon.org>
Date: 9 Apr 2008 4:44pm
Steve will be coleading the trip on the 31st. Anyone who registered for the
18th in the ten minutes between the first and second posts can reregister.
Steve's a popular guy!
Eric Masterson
Vice President, Development
New Hampshire Audubon
3 Silk Farm Road
Concord, NH 03301
Phone 224-9909 ext. 307
New Hampshire Audubon
Protecting New Hampshire's natural environment for wildlife and for people
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Subject: Londonderry Waterfowl
From: "Sandy" <slmolloy(AT)comcast.net>
Date: 9 Apr 2008 5:19pm
The larger pond in Century Village is mostly clear of ice. Today there were
a pair of common mergansers, a pair of buffleheads, three hooded mergansers
(2 females and a male) and what I believe was a female common goldeneye.
Sandy
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Subject: Photos from Merritt Island
From: joseagle(AT)aol.com
Date: 9 Apr 2008 5:56pm
http://www.pbase.com/forbirdz/florida_0708&page=1
I have added a few more shots from yesterday.
JoAnn O'Shaughessy
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Subject: Exeter WWTP
From: Patience Chamberlin <patiencec(AT)comcast.net>
Date: 9 Apr 2008 6:07pm
One hour here yielded some some nice birds.
Wilson's snipe 2 great looks at one warming in the low sun
N. shovelers 3 drakes, 1 female most I have seen here
GW teal 2 drakes
Bufflehead 1 pair
Wood duck 2 pair
Ring -necked duck 18 all but three drakes (there may have been more
ducks in this SW pool, but I didn't want to send them up)
GB heron 1
Osprey 1
Tree swallows 4
turtles, and at least 4 muskrats
Patience Chamberlin
Exeter
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Subject: FOY - Pine Warbler
From: d.skillman(AT)comcast.net
Date: 9 Apr 2008 6:26pm
FOY - Pine Warbler - first heard trilling, then it landed on our suet feeder. At
home in East Kingston.
Dennis Skillman
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Subject: Brown-headed Cowbirds in Hollis
From: "Kevin Klasman" <kevinklasman(AT)hotmail.com>
Date: 9 Apr 2008 8:27pm
2 brown-headed cowbirds were on my feeder this morning, in Hollis NH.
Kevin Klasman
Nature Photographer
http://www.kevinklasman.com
http://OnHeronPond.com (blog)
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Subject: Spring it on me!
From: Leonard Medlock <lmedlock(AT)verizon.net>
Date: 9 Apr 2008 8:44pm
An afternoon walk at noon yielded skunk cabbage sprouts, mushroom-looking
thingies shooting spores, and a trilling Pine Warbler.
Craning my neck and squinting painfully through tree tops backlit by
sun-drenched clouds is a welcomed Spring ritual. Bring it on!
Len
Exeter, NH
P-e-e-n-t!
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Subject: Pickering Ponds/ Strafford County Complex-Dover
From: "sayoung" <sayoung(AT)metrocast.net>
Date: 9 Apr 2008 9:17pm
I found a Glaucous Gull next to a smudgy Iceland at the WWTP-meager waterfowl.
Single Palm Warbler, Woodcock, Ruffed Grouse, 2 Kingfishers and Winter Wren at
the Ponds. Most of those not new news but FOY for me.The Complex was a bit
more interesting -Bluebird with an entourage of two Palms, until he decided to
Harrass the Tree Swallow. Additionally Meadowlark, Snipe, Northern Harrier
(much easier to identify at a distance having driven a flock of Robins at us),
Sharpie, Kestrel and 3 Fox Sparrows.
The American Woodcock has just become my favorite bird. In my excitement I
kept depressing the shutter button and now I'd like to share:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sa_young/
Scott Young/Strafford
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Subject: Re: Star Island Trips
From: dorothy currier <dorothycurrier(AT)yahoo.com>
Date: 9 Apr 2008 9:59pm
I'm interested in the 18th. Are you full yet?
Eric Masterson <EMasterson(AT)NHAudubon.org> wrote: Birders:
May 18th and May 31st I will be leading a one day trip to Star Island (with
Steve Mirick on the 18th) for New Hampshire Audubon hoping to cash in on spring
migration. If you are interested in beefing up your New Hampshire birdlist with
who knows what, send your registration asap. Space is limited to the first
nineteen to register. Please contact me if you are interested in previous
records from Star Island in May.
Cost $40pp members, $45pp non-members.
Checks payable to:
New Hampshire Audubon
c/o Eric Masterson
3 Silk Farm Road
Concord, NH 03301
Eric Masterson
Vice President, Development
New Hampshire Audubon
3 Silk Farm Road
Concord, NH 03301
Phone 224-9909 ext. 307
New Hampshire Audubon
Protecting New Hampshire's natural environment for wildlife and for people
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Subject: Question about goose behavior...
From: "Kevin Klasman" <kevinklasman(AT)hotmail.com>
Date: 9 Apr 2008 10:49pm
I saw a goose that I thought was dead, floating on a pond with its neck out
straight, lying flat on the water, but with its head floating. It didn't
move at all the first time I saw it. Tonight, I saw it again, but after a
while it raised it's head. It's mate is nesting on a beaver lodge nearby. So
is this goose sick, or tired?
Photos at http://www.pbase.com/kklasman/sleeping_goose
Kevin Klasman
Nature Photographer
http://www.kevinklasman.com
http://OnHeronPond.com (blog)
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Subject: Monadnock highlands spring arrivals; woodcock walk
From: Phil Brown <downtownpab(AT)yahoo.com>
Date: 9 Apr 2008 11:04pm
The higher elevations of the Monadnock region are
finally experiencing some significant meltoff in the
marshes and fields, while the shady, north-facing
woods still have knee-deep snow. Newly arriving
waterfowl, songbirds, and woodcock were today's
highlights around Hancock, Nelson, & Harrisville.
Killdeer - 2 behind Nelson fire dept
Osprey - 1 over Child's Bog, Harrisville
Common Merganser - pair at Child's Bog
Ring-necked Duck - female at Skatutakee Lake
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - 1 drumming near Child's Bog
Hermit Thrush - 1 along Moose Brook, Hancock
Ruffed Grouse - 1 at Willard Pond WS - Mill Pond Trail
Northern Flicker - 1 at Harris Center
Cooper's Hawk - 1 at Harris Center
Sharp-shinned Hawk - 1 at Harris Center
Evening Grosbeak - ~10 continue at Harris Center
feeder
Phoebes & song sparrows now widespread across the
region within the past week
American woodcock - 1 male displaying near downtown
Nelson, just in time for Sunday evening's Harris
Center woodcock walk.....
Join us in downtown Nelson by town hall at 7 pm this
Sunday, April 13th, for the woodcock spectacle. We'll
also try for owls afterwards.
Phil Brown & Julie Tilden
Nelson, NH
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