This morning on a bird walk arranged by the Mascoma Chapter of New Hampshire Audubon, eleven participants found a total of 25 species at Bedell Bridge State Park in Haverhill, NH. We started under foggy conditions with the temperature in the 30s. The sky gradually brightened with a bit of warming, and there then seemed to be increased bird activity. Among the most conspicuous birds during the walk were dozens of Cedar Waxwings and Yellow-rumped Warblers. At one point in the walk, as we were observing waxwings, yellow-rumps, and other species, a Sharp-shinned Hawk suddenly appeared nearby, whereupon the smaller birds suddenly disappeared from view in that vicinity, undoubtedly by taking cover in the ample vegetation. During the walk, woodpeckers were well represented with five species, including 2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers. Seasonally appropriate migrants seen this morning included a Blue-headed Vireo, numerous White-throated Sparrows, and a Lincoln's Sparrow.

Thanks to all participants for their help. Coleaders this morning were Jeff MacQueen, Blake Allison, and George Clark. Special acknowledgment goes to Blake Allison who kept the list and prepared the eBird checklist to be found at https://ebird.org/nh/view/checklist/S60372017

George Clark
Norwich, VT

 


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