I am running the final trip of what has been a terrific October experiment so far.  The final bird of the last trip, an apparent willow flycatcher, was a completely unexpected 100th bird for the island this October, and the latest NH record by almost a month.  This weekend offers, in addition to potential for unexpected fall rarities, an increased chance of early arriving alcids, including dovekie.  Two spots left, $55pp, departing Rye Harbor 8am Sunday (good weather forecast), leaving Star Island 3 pm.  Note that participants will be required to climb a vertical ladder to and from the dock to access the pier.

Other highlights on the island this month:

1. Blue Grosbeak
2. Clay-colored Sparrow
3. Common Nighthawk
4. Cory’s Shearwater
5. Willow Flycatcher
6. Lapland Longspur
7. Nelson’s Sharp-tailed Sparrow
8. Northern Fulmar
9. Razorbill
10. Sedge Wren
11. Short-eared owl
12. Summer Tanager
13. Swainson’s Thrush
14. Tennessee Warbler
15. White-eyed Vireo
16. Worm-eating Warbler
17. Yellow-breasted Chat
18. Yellow-headed Blackbird