The inaugural 2016 "Warbler Wednesdays" outing took place under cloudy skies with the temperature barely breaking 50. Just the same, 15 participants were on hand to enjoy the birding equivalent of throwing out the first pitch of the new season.
A respectable total of 33 species was observed. Highlights included four warbler species: northern parula (three), black and white (one), yellow-rumped (at least ten) and pine (two). At the lake, three swallow species were seen flitting and swooping over the water. These included at least eight tree swallows, as well as one each of barn and northern rough-legged.
The sole raptor was a broad-winged hawk that glided purposely over the pond. Waterfowl included a ring-necked duck, three Canada geese and 15 mallards. A spotted sandpiper was heard but never visually confirmed.
A complete checklist can be found on eBird at: http://ebird.org/ebird/nh/view/checklist?subID=S29412687
The next "Warbler Wednesdays" outing is scheduled for 7:00 a.m at Boston Lot Lake on the 11th.
Thanks to "Pip" Richens and George Clark for leading the event. 
Mascoma Chapter of New Hampshire Audubon


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