And I would add another NH option: take the tram up Cannon Mountain in 
Franconia Notch. The main problem here is that the first run isn't until 9 
a.m., but if you know what you're doing and persevere there are certainly 
Bicknell's to be found.

Pam Hunt
Concord, NH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kent McFarland" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 9:36 AM
Subject: [UVB] Bicknell's Thrush tours


> We are getting a lot of questions about how to see Bicknell's Thrush.
> Here are some suggestions:
>
> 1. Mt. Washington Auto Road- either go up yourself or take one of
> their early morning van tours. See
> http://www.mtwashingtonautoroad.com/guided-tours/bicknells-thrush-tours/.
> They are near 100% success rate on their van tours for Bicknell's
> Thrush. This is an easy way to see the bird for all abilities.
> 2. Go up the Mount Mansfield Toll Road.
> 3. Go up the Okemo Mountain Road. Park at the upper gate. Walk up the
> road about 1/4 mile to summit and listen all around for Bicknell's
> Thrush. A good view from fire tower there too.
> 4. Hike up into montane fir forest anywhere in Northeast and you are
> in Bicknell's Thrush habitat.
>
> Remember, this bird is highly crepuscular so you have to generally be
> there at dawn or dusk to hear it at its finest. But in mid June, they
> are active much of the morning until the eggs are all laid.
>
> Good luck
> Kent
>
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