Hey everyone,
This afternoon I went biking up E Wheelock towards the base of Balch Hill. I ran into the end of a mixed flock of migrants, only able to pick out Chestnut-sided, Canada, as well as somewhat of a mystery bird. I saw a warbler foraging in some medium-level foliage that was completely yellow beneath but had a brownish hood and grayish back. My first thought was maybe a female Mourning Warbler, but to me it doesn't seem like an exact fit, and plus I don't have
a bunch of experience with this species. Any opinions on what this bird could be?
Also, after going deeper into the woods to try to refind the flock, I came across a Magnolia and Black-throated Green Warbler, as well as a couple Purple Finches (male and female). A Merlin also flew by overhead.
Below is the list of birds I had off of E Wheelock and Balch Hill. Happy birding,
Kyle Kittelberger
Dartmouth
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E Wheelock Rd/Balch Hill, Grafton, US-NH
Sep 15, 2012 4:45 PM - 5:20 PM
Protocol: Area
2.0 ac
12 species
Turkey Vulture 1
Merlin 1
Blue Jay 3
Common Raven 1
Black-capped Chickadee 8
Tufted Titmouse 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Magnolia Warbler 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1
Black-throated Green Warbler 2
Canada Warbler 1 1 first year female on the outskirts of a mixed flock
Purple Finch 2
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