This morning's bird walk arranged by the Mascoma Chapter of New  
Hampshire Audubon yielded 46 species. The 13 participants visited  
Wilson's Landing in Hanover, NH, and then continued northward along  
River Road from Hanover into Lyme and ended at Grant's Brook in Lyme.

Among the taxonomic families of birds, flycatchers were the winners in  
terms of number of species on this morning's trip. Both Willow and  
Alder Flycatchers were giving their characteristic vocalizations along  
the Connecticut River. Other flycatchers included an Eastern Wood- 
Pewee, an Eastern Phoebe, and at least 17 Eastern Kingbirds. Second  
place among taxonomic families went to that of ducks, swans, and  
geese, of which 4 species were seen: Canada Geese, Wood Ducks,  
Mallards, and a Hooded Merganser. Swallows were represented by Bank,  
Cliff, and Barn. all encountered at Wilson's Landing.

A flock containing dozens of Red-winged Blackbirds was characteristic  
for the season. Warblers were sparse this morning. An agitated pair of  
Common Yellowthroats carrying food surely had young nearby. Other  
finds of interest this morning included Great Blue and Green Herons, a  
Belted Kingfisher, a Ruby-throated Hummingbird in a patch of  
jewelweed, a loudly singing Carolina Wren, a Veery, a singing Indigo  
Bunting, singing Swamp Sparrows, and two Baltimore Orioles.

George Clark
Norwich, VT