Registration opens in January. Email erictheirish AT gmail DOT com to be added to the alert list. Reserve your place at starisland.org May 10-12 May 12-14 May 14-16 May 17-19 Sep 20-22 Sep 22-24 Sep 27-29 Cost of $350pp Registration includes: All Meals for the duration of the trip. If you have […]
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Star Island Birding Weekend September 20-22
Enjoy the best of NH birding on Star Island this fall Cost of $300pp includes: All Meals for the duration of the trip – Breakfast served at 8:30, lunch at 12:30, and dinner at 6:30. Transport to and from the island (either via the Thomas Laighton from Portsmouth or the Uncle Oscar from Rye Harbor). […]
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“Maygration” ends with a bang
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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Star Island – news and next trip Monday May 27th
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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Omega Block
Perhaps you have noticed that birdsong has been a little insipid this spring. The woods have been quieter than usual because the birds are late arriving. I am still waiting for a host of species to show up in my yard, including such staples as Great Crested Flycatcher, Red-eyed Vireo, and Veery. Of the migrants […]
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