If I don’t catch up with one soon, I might have to string this bright semi-sand that I saw at Plaice Cove a few weeks back. A good example of the variation in juv. semi-sandpipers, this little fellow stood out like a sore thumb.

25 entries – thanks all for the fun. I enjoyed it. Only one correct answer, so no need for a hat. Congrats to Michael Thompson who correctly identified #1, #2, #3 as red-shouldered hawk, and #4 as broad-winged hawk.  All are juveniles. Most folks guessed red-shouldered and were correct, but I suspect made the assumption […]

Given the incredible number of skimmers being seen on Plum and Cranes Beach (in excess of 20 birds), I figured I had a decent chance of getting one on the NH coast today. Skimmer in NH is a real blocker, and I am one of the few who hasn’t seen one yet in the Granite […]

Birders: Just in time for the big day on Pack, a friend forwarded an email, from which I excerpted: “………………during the 3 hours I was there a pair of hawks repeatedly flew over. They clearly seemed like they were working together.  My hawk ID skills are still minimal so I’m forwarding a few photos to you for […]

Looks like Saturday through Monday are the days to be on Pack. A front is coming through Sunday to be followed Monday by high pressure northeasterlies. An outside bet on Monday being big.