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Subject: Possible Gray Kingbird-Walpole
From: "Alan Johnson /R.N.Johnson, Inc." <alan(AT)rnjohnsoninc.com>
Date: 9 May 2008 8:01am
Last night at 6:00, my wife and I were looking for flycatchers along the rail
trail south from Jiffy Mart on Rt. 12, along the Ct. River. Had good looks for
several minutes at what appeared to be a Gray Kingbird. Did not have the dark
wing and tail markings of a Loggerhead Shrike or Northern Shrike.Could not
relocate at 6:30am today, but flycatchers and Eastern Kingbirds in area were
also quiet, until we were leaving at 7:15.
Alan Johnson
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Subject: unsubscribe
From: <lauraej(AT)tds.net>
Date: 9 May 2008 8:00am
I am sorry I have misplaced the proper unsub directions. I am switching to my
Gmail.com address.
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Subject: Scarlet Tanager
From: Emmalee Tarry <emmaleet(AT)msn.com>
Date: 9 May 2008 8:41am
Very south Nashua had a Scarlet Tanager today Friday May 9. FOY for me. Male
Hummingbird continue at my feeder. No females yet. I love spring.
Emmalee Bowers Tarry EmmaleeT(AT)msn.com
EmmaleeTarry.uswww.NEseabirds.com AHS56.com
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Subject: Orchard Oriole
From: Luckyduck2001(AT)aol.com
Date: 9 May 2008 9:32am
This morning we have a male Orchard Oriole at our feeder in addition to 2
male Baltimore Orioles and 1 Female.
We also have 2 male Hummingbirds and 1 female.
Debbie Crowley
72 North Shore Road
Hampton, NH
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Subject: Worm-eating Warbler
From: Melissa Miller <melmilart(AT)yahoo.com>
Date: 9 May 2008 9:43am
In Concord, yesterday morning (thursday, 5/8) I first heard, then saw a
Worm-eating Warbler (awful name for a wonderful bird). He was singing
his distinctive song from near the top of a tree in my backyard. No
sign of him this morning...
It was only two years ago that I discovered warblers pass through here
in the spring, so I am keeping my eyes and ears open, especially now as
the crabapple begins to blossom, and last year there were a couple
warblers there for a couple of weeks - a Yellow warbler, a Common
Yellow-throat, and a Yellow-rumped.
Wednesday morning saw a male Baltimore Oriole.
Several Chimney Swifts were flying around wednesday evening.
I need a better pair of binoculars. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Subject: Re: Worm-eating Warbler
From: "Keith M. Gordon" <kmg(AT)myexcel.com>
Date: 9 May 2008 10:29am
Dear Melissa----The Nikon Monarchs (8X42 or 8X36) are rated best binoculars
under $300. I have both & agree. I have more expensive ones but keep coming
back to the Monarchs.
Good Luck---
Keith M Gordon, PE
680 Granite Lake Road
Munsonville, NH 03457
----- Original Message -----
From: "Melissa Miller" <melmilart(AT)yahoo.com>
To: "New Hampshire Birds" <NH.Birds(AT)lists.unh.edu>
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 9:42 AM
Subject: Worm-eating Warbler
> In Concord, yesterday morning (thursday, 5/8) I first heard, then saw a
> Worm-eating Warbler (awful name for a wonderful bird). He was singing
> his distinctive song from near the top of a tree in my backyard. No
> sign of him this morning...
>
> It was only two years ago that I discovered warblers pass through here
> in the spring, so I am keeping my eyes and ears open, especially now as
> the crabapple begins to blossom, and last year there were a couple
> warblers there for a couple of weeks - a Yellow warbler, a Common
> Yellow-throat, and a Yellow-rumped.
>
> Wednesday morning saw a male Baltimore Oriole.
>
> Several Chimney Swifts were flying around wednesday evening.
>
> I need a better pair of binoculars. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Subject: Pondicherry IMBD on Saturday
From: "David Govatski" <pondicherry(AT)wildblue.net>
Date: 9 May 2008 11:13am
The Pondicherry National Wildlife Refuge in Jefferson and Whitefield will
celebrate International Migratory Bird Day on Saturday 10 May 2008. The
theme of this years celebration is "Tundra to the Tropics: Connecting Birds,
Habitat and People". We will meet at Airport Marsh, near the Whitefield
Airport, at 0700 for a walk and chance to observe wetland and grassland
birds. Northern Harriers, Bobolinks, Savannah Sparrows and Great Blue Herons
are among the species we hope to see. At 0800 we will walk to Cherry Pond
from the trailhead on Airport Road. We expect to see a variety of recently
arrived warblers and spring flowers. At 1000 we will dedicate a new bronze
plaque honoring the visionary efforts of Tudor Richards in creating the
Pondicherry Refuge. We will have free International Migratory Bird Day
posters for all who want one.
We will have lunch at the new Tudor Richards Viewing Platform and then take
optional walks to Little Cherry Pond and Moorhen Marsh. Total walking
distance is from 3 to 5 miles depending on what trails you decide to do.
Bring water, lunch, binoculars and dress for the weather. The first black
flies arrived at 0917 on Wednesday morning but they are in small numbers and
the new arriving warblers are hungry and eating them up.
This years theme of Tundra to the Tropics is a wise choice. Protecting areas
like Pondicherry provide nesting, resting and refueling stops for these long
distance migrants. We are fortunate in America and Canada to have such a
chain of refuges providing this habitat for birds and other wildlife. We
must not forget that the chain is only as strong as its weakest link. As we
lose good habitat to development we need to acquire and protect additional
habitat so that we don't lose the connection between birds, people and
habitat.
On Wednesday afternoon, Kathi, a friend and I saw a black bear and two cubs
walking down the railroad line near Cherry Pond. What we immediately noticed
was that the mom was walking on the narrow steel rail and balancing herself
for 20 feet or so and lose her balance and then get right back on. The cubs
were not interested in trying this from what we could see. I once saw a
bobcat balance walking on a rail for a long distance. Bobcats we know will
walk on top of logs looking down in case a vole might appear.
On Thursday Reuben Rajala of Gorham and I completed the installation of the
bronze plaque mentioned above for Tudor Richards. While we were drilling the
holes in the rock we could hear a loon calling in the background, a ruffed
grouse drumming on the hillside above us and spring peepers calling. Later
we heard the sound of the American Bittern and Wilson's Snipe overhead. A
fine day to be celebrating nature and to those who helped protect it.
David Govatski
Jefferson, NH
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Subject: Free Bird Walk in Lancaster Next Week
From: "Sam Stoddard" <sstoddard3(AT)gmail.com>
Date: 9 May 2008 11:20am
*May 14, 2007** Wednesday Morning Songbird Walk*
**Please join us on May 14th for a free bird walk at Weeks State Park in
Lancaster, NH led by Dave Govatski. This walk will focus on identification
and nature of songbirds (and incidentally spring wildflowers) that inhabit
Weeks State Park and nearby wetlands.
Dave is an active member of several conservation and birding organizations.
He is a retired forester, avid hiker, member of the Jefferson Conservation
Commission, and an energetic volunteer with the Friends of Pondicherry
Wildlife Refuge and New England Wildflower Society.
Meet at the main entrance of the Park at 7:00 AM. Bring raingear just in
case and suitable footwear for an easy walk. If you have binoculars or a
bird identification book, please bring them. Anyone with special needs or
questions should call (603) 788-4961 in advance.
Weeks State Park is located on the east side of Route 3, approximately 2
miles south of Lancaster.
This program is sponsored by the Weeks State Park Association, White
Mountain Interpretive Association, NH Division of Parks, and UNH Cooperative
Extension. Weeks State Park Association host for this event is Sam
Stoddard. All programs are free and the public is invited.
Sam Stoddard
Lancaster, NH
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Subject: NHBIRDs: Notables - Newton, NH
From: "Paula McFarland" <saltpannes(AT)gmail.com>
Date: 9 May 2008 12:20pm
In my yard this morning:
Sparrows:
White-crowned Sparrow - 1 adult
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Swamp Sparrow - 1, actively foraging in the open
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White-throated Sparrow - 5+
Chipping Sparrow - 6
Warblers:
Northern Parula - 2
http://www.flickr.com/photos/saltpannes/2477867623/
Common Yellowthroat - 1m
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher - looking really blue
Yellow-rump -1
Nashville - 1
Redstart - 1m, beautiful coloring
Others:
Pileated Woodpecker - 1 flyover
Great Crested Flycatcher - 1
Baltimore Oriole - 5+, inc one carrying nesting. I also saw a very
yellow-looking oriole this morning. I need to get a better look at it.
Sharp-shinned Hawk - 1
Bluebirds - 1m, 1f, carrying food. So they're nesting some place close,
just not in one of my nest boxes.
Recent birds in my yard:
Indigo Bunting - 1 male, 5/8
Ruby-throated Hummingbird, 1m, migrating through, 5/8
Wood Duck - 1 pair, seen in the trees 3 different days this week. If only
they would find the duck box that is waiting for them!
Tufted Titmouse - sitting on 5 eggs in nest box
Barred Owl - 1 flew through the yard at 7:00 p.m. on 5/5
Broad-winged Hawk - 1, 5/6
Ovenbird - 1h, 5/7
Ruby-crowned Kinglet, 5/6
Black & White Warbler, 5/6
Black-throated Green, 5/6
Paula McFarland
Newton, NH
saltpannesatgmaildotcom
5/9/2008 12:17 p.m.
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