A first rate vocalist is in residence at Hancock’s First Congregational Church. He is most often to be found early mornings (not just Sundays) perched atop the steeple, from where his melody can be heard the length and breadth of Main Street. The fellow’s name is Mimus polyglottus, better known to you and me as […]
Continue Reading →Purple “kites” hanging from trees By now you have likely learned the origin of the curious purple ornaments to be found hanging from Ash trees across New Hampshire. Deployed throughout the state to provide early warning of the Emerald Ash Borer, they are coated with glue and emit attractants to lure and trap any of […]
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Think of a bird with such exquisite camouflage that even the sharpest human eyes fall short, a bird that occupies the mysterious twilight realm after days end but before nightfall. It lives in this thin space, designed to be heard and not seen, known only by its evocative call, Whip-poor-will. It is no wonder that […]
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Two weeks ago I wrote about the dearth of spring migrants in New Hampshire due to a stationary weather system that dominated the region in early May. It blocked birds’ northward progress out of the Gulf States until the system dissipated on May 9th, and immediately thereafter a wave of new arrivals appeared. I led […]
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There is only one spot left on the last Star Island trip of the spring, this coming Monday May 27th. Be warned though – New Hampshire Chronicle will be joining us to film a segment on Birdwatching in New Hampshire! Let me know asap if you are interested by e-mailing me at eric.masterson AT myfairpoint.net […]
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