Recent Chapter Events
Bedell Bridge Birding
Saturday, September 3
Haverhill, NH
Haverhill's Bedell Covered Bridge site was shrouded in morning river valley mist when a group of fifteen eager birders arrived on site in hopes of enjoying the viewing of some fall migrants. Initially, prospects were dimmed by the cool, damp mist that suppressed bird activity. Also, the wetland complex and its feeder stream were nearly devoid of water ensuring waterfowl activity would be very limited if not non-existent. But by 9:00 am, the sun was breaking through and avian activity increased significantly. Still, in the end, we felt fortunate to record 25 species.
The clear stand out was a black-billed cuckoo seen by much of the party. Disappointing was the sighting of only two warbler species; American redstart (two) and common yellowthroat (two). Unexpected compensation for that shortfall came in the form of some late season vireos and flycatchers; five warbling vireos, two red-eyed vireos, an eastern phoebe and a great-crested flycatcher.
A complete eBird list of the morning's results can be found by clicking on this link:https://ebird.org/nh/checklist/S118004665
Thanks to Mascoma Chapter Steering Committee Chair Blake Allison for leading the walk and keeping the eBird list count.
