Breezy, somewhat cool conditions under a mostly sunny sky were the order of
the day as twenty-three birders set out traveling westward along Hanover's
Mink Brook.

The brook's water level was high significantly reducing the likelihood
shorebirds would be observed, as they were the previous week, but it also
increased the possibility of seeing some  waterfowl.

Among the highlights of the 32 species seen were the sighting of four
great-crested flycatchers; a first of the season record for that species.
Another first of the season sighting was a scarlet tanager that obligingly
perched in the open providing splendid views of its brilliant, red plumage.

Also heard/observed was a very loudly calling, group of four ravens. Trip
co-leader George Clark speculated that it might be a family with newly
fledged youngsters.

Warbler species present included: ovenbird (3), Black and white (3),
northern parole (1), magnolia warbler (1), yellow warbler (1), pine warbler
(3), pine (3) and yellow-rumped (1) and black-throated-green (2).

Afterwards a few observers spent 20 minutes in the Mink Brook "wetlands"
area where sixteen species were observed including a sharp=shinned hawk, a
belted kingfisher and three gray catbirds.

Complete lists of the morning's sightings can be found on eBird using the
following links:

Mink Brook "River Trail": https://ebird.org/nh/view/checklist/S45567519

Mink Brook "Wetlands Area": https://ebird.org/nh/view/checklist/S45567839

Thanks to co-leaders Gail McPeek from the Hanover Conservancy and Mascoma
Chapter Steering Committee members George Clark and Blake Allison for
leading. Thanks to Blake for keeping the species counts.

The third "Feathered Fridays" outing is to occur on the 18th; again at Mink
Brook.

-- 
Mascoma Chapter of NH Audubon


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