Early morning river valley mist made for less than optimal conditions for the final "Warbler Wednesdays" event of the 2016 migration season. Nonetheless, 15 determined birders headed up to the lake in hopes of recording some good sightings.
A respectable 32 species were recorded. With the leaf canopy fully out and the poor visibility, a good number of the species were heard and not seen. A continuing ring-necked duck was observed consorting with a pair of male mallards. Red-eyed vireos were abundant (6) and noisy as is their want to be. Among the eight warbler species recorded were a pair of black-throated blues and a pair of black and whites. All individuals were identified by song only, not surprisingly. as they called from high up in the leaf canopy.
A full account of the day's records can be found by using the following eBird link.
Thanks to "Pip" Richens and Blake Allison for being co-leaders and co-recorders.
Mascoma Chapter of New Hampshire Audubon