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.

16 folks visited Star Island on Labor Day, and the birds made hard work of it.  The species tally was reasonable, but I cant honestly say it was a good day of birding because the little buggers were excruciatingly furtive.  I have no doubt we missed more birds than usual.  Temps in the late 70’s, […]

The American Birding Association has embarked upon a new birding initiative called the Earl Warning System. This is in response to reports of widespread depression amongst east coast birders following the dismal disappointment of Hurricane Earl.