http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ post what you see! en-US Fri, 18 May 2012 00:30:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/search.php http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=5#post-8 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:00:41 +0000 Will 8@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>While hiking the wildcats this weekend I spotted a spruce grouse in the middle of the trail before reaching Wildcat A. I have run into many spruce grouse families on the Twinway trail in between Zealand Mountain and Guyot as well. It's nice to see them once in a while but they usually give me a scare since they wait until the last moment to flush! </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=3#post-5 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:36:37 +0000 bweiss 5@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>On 6/29/2010 while on the north side of Bald Hill Rd. I encountered two black bears. I was able to watch them for about ten minutes before they disappeared into the mountain laurel. Black bears have also recently been spotted crossing Bald Hill Rd. near the center so drive slowly and keep your eyes open! </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=6#post-9 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:08:15 +0000 Judy Fowler 9@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>We have heard coyotes chorusing many times over this summer, mostly at night but twice at 9:30am. We have seen them 3 times in the past 4 days in our fields. Have others been seeing them more than usual? </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=14#post-18 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:26:04 +0000 Mike 18@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>Lori saw the first woodcock this year on March 19th in Jackson. SHE FLUSHED IT FROM A PIECE OF BARE GROUND BEHIND HER HOUSE. The turkey vultures were out in force on that Saturday as well. Snow geese on McNeil Road in North Fryeburg, probably 150-200 with Canada geese. I saw a junco under my feeder today (3/21). First I've see all winter. On Sunday (3/20) there were about 100 red-wing blackbirds behind the Fryeburg Academy Alumni Building. Also started seeing many robins on Friday (3/18). </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=18#post-23 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:17:25 +0000 jmullen 23@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>Shortly after submitting my post,a Chipping Sparrow put in an appearance. It is FOY (first of the year) for me. On Sunday I had great looks at a Golden-crowned Kinglet actually displaying its crown. On 04/07 I heard and saw an American Woodcock displaying in the field behind Conway Elementary. An Eastern Phoebe put in appearance on 04/03 in the yard. I saw my first butterfly of the spring-a Mourning Cloak-on 04/08. Don't you just love Spring? </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=21#post-27 Mon, 02 May 2011 20:15:09 +0000 Mike 27@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>We had two great field trips - one to the bog birding and the other to Humphrey's Ledge for spring wildflowers. Also, I just saw a red fox walikg down the Bald Hill Rd from my office window. It headed off down the steep bank to the north.</p> <p>Lori will post the flowers and birds from the Bog and Ledge. BUT, I heard and saw a Louisiana waterthrush twice on Saturday at the north eand of Chase Pond. He was hanging out in the heavily timbered (by beavers) area between the bridge and the boardwalk. He made lots of call note, but only sang once. Saw him doing the exaggerated tail bob. Possible goshawk in Chatham. I'll keep you posted. </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=16#post-21 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:57:09 +0000 bravo19 21@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>Walking home from up Town the other day and I watched a Belted Kingfisher from the 3rd Bridge on River Road in North Conway. Also lots of Dark Eye Juncos Flying around. Also I saw a Northern Flicker in my yard ( Off West Side Rd, near Diana's Baths ) .....Had a great time at Ducks &amp; Doughnuts ! Looking forward to mornings at the Brownfield Bog......Karl Pfeil </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=30#post-36 Wed, 18 May 2011 13:34:18 +0000 Mike 36@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>Here's the ;list that Bob Crowley was able to put together from last Saturday's Brownfield Bog Trip.</p> <p>X Canada Goose<br /> X Mallard </p> <p>1 Hooded Merganser<br /> 1 Double-crested Cormorant<br /> 3 Solitary Sandpiper<br /> 4 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker<br /> 4 Downy Woodpecker<br /> 6 Least Flycatcher<br /> 1 Eastern Phoebe<br /> 2 Great Crested Flycatcher<br /> 6 Eastern Kingbird<br /> 2 Yellow-throated Vireo<br /> 10 Warbling Vireo<br /> 3 Blue Jay<br /> X Tree Swallow<br /> 4 Black-capped Chickadee<br /> 1 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher<br /> 2 Veery<br /> X American Robin<br /> 10 Gray Catbird<br /> 2 Chestnut-sided Warbler<br /> 3 Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)<br /> 6 Black-and-white Warbler<br /> 1 American Redstart<br /> 4 Ovenbird<br /> 2 Northern Waterthrush<br /> 6 Common Yellowthroat<br /> 2 Chipping Sparrow<br /> 1 Song Sparrow<br /> 2 White-crowned Sparrow (Eastern)<br /> 2 Scarlet Tanager<br /> 3 Rose-breasted Grosbeak<br /> X Red-winged Blackbird<br /> X Common Grackle<br /> 5 Baltimore Oriole<br /> 4 American Goldfinch<br /> Additional species seen by Lisa Thurston:<br /> 4 Wood Duck<br /> 1 Turkey Vulture<br /> 5 Wilson's Snipe<br /> 2 Pileated Woodpecker<br /> 2 American Crow<br /> 1 White-breasted Nuthatch<br /> 6 Yellow Warbler<br /> 3 Yellow-rumped Warbler<br /> 5 Swamp Sparrow </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=10#post-13 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:38:27 +0000 Mike 13@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>If you haven't had a chance to see the snow buntings and horned larks in North Fryeburg, check them out at the horse farm on Cornshop Road. They are are throughout the paddock area and beyond. Lots of red polls this year and a few tree sparrows. I haven't noticed any pine siskins; anyone else had any. Good crop of evening grosbecks in Jackson. We've had Bohemian waxwings off and on at the Tin Mountain Conservation Center. Others have seen them throughout the Valley on fruit trees. Has anyone seen crossbills or pine grosbecks? </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=8#post-11 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 02:42:48 +0000 Chris 11@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>Arrived at my folks' house in Methuen, MA this afternoon following a workshop this morning in Southern, NH. Pulling out of the driveway with my Mom, looked up to see a Bald Eagle flying at perhaps 40 feet carrying entrails of something good-sized.<br /> The bird flew over the house and along Rte. 495 South for a ways. The Merrimack River is directly beyond the highway and eagles are often seen just North a few miles in Haverhill, MA and a couple of miles south in Lawrence along the old industrial stretch of the river. I've seen a lot of bald eagles over the years, but this was an absolutely breath-taking and surprising encounter! </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=36#post-43 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:19:16 +0000 Mike 43@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>Reaaly nice hike to Nancy Pond last Saturday. Nice old growth red spruce. We also saw a boreal chickadee. </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=32#post-38 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:59:13 +0000 Mike 38@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>Matt Tarr from UNH Cooperative Extension led a great trip on the Saco River down to Weston's Beach. Checked out the riparian areas and floodplain vegetation. We also saw a red fox with manage and a bald eagle sitting on a branch about the river. Rain, but nobody noticed. </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=13#post-16 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:34:19 +0000 Mike 16@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>There is a great mountain-ash with bobcat clawing behind the Tin Mountain Center on Bald Hill Road. Rick VdP and company spotted it last Saturday. It looks just like the ones you see on the web. Stop by and we'll tell you the general vicinity. You can go try to find it. </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=9#post-12 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:32:12 +0000 Mike 12@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>Last Saturday was a great day for tracking despite the snowfall over night. Lots of turkeys, grouse, ermine, red fox, and a few fisher tracks. Interesting not to see so many fresh shoeshoe hare and small rodent tracks. Rick was a wealth of information. Very impressive that he was able to digg around the melted area of two trees to fine ermine scat. He was two for two. I look forward to hearing from Ted Levin during next month's sessions. </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=17#post-22 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:36:30 +0000 jmullen 22@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>There was a beautiful Fox Sparrow who spent at least 15 minutes scratching in the garden. I was able to count at least 113 Dark-eyed Juncos as they flew into the yard from across the street. I think the actual number is higher because my field of view was limited. There were at least 30 bedraggled looking Common Redpolls on and under the feeders. A Song Sparrow was present as well. Not bad for a rainy day!</p> <p>Jean Mullen </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=35#post-42 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:16:37 +0000 Mike 42@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>I saw a small bear twice last week on the Rockwell Sanctuary. I belive he has been visiting the composite pile. Also, I've see a small male moose on numerous occasions theis past month on the property. It's a good time to be in the woods! </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=15#post-20 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:17:31 +0000 Mike 20@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>Here's what the group saw on Sat., April 9th in the wetlands and fields in North Fryeburg.</p> <p>Snow Goose<br /> Canada Goose<br /> Wood Duck<br /> Mallard<br /> Green-winged Teal<br /> Common Goldeneye<br /> Hooded Merganser<br /> Common Merganser<br /> Wild Turkey<br /> Northern Harrier<br /> Sharp-shinned Hawk<br /> Red-tailed Hawk<br /> Rock Pigeon<br /> Downy Woodpecker<br /> Eastern Phoebe<br /> Tree Swallow<br /> Black-capped Chickadee<br /> American Robin<br /> European Starling<br /> Common Grackle<br /> Brown-headed Cowbird<br /> Common Redpoll<br /> Red-winged Blackbird<br /> Song Sparrow<br /> Wild Turkey<br /> Gold Finch<br /> Killdeer<br /> Red-breasted Nuthatch<br /> Dark-eyed Junco<br /> American Crow<br /> Great Blue Heron<br /> Brown Creeper<br /> Woodcock<br /> Wood Duck<br /> Morning Dove<br /> Blue Jay<br /> Starling<br /> Pileated Woodpecker<br /> Yellow-bellied Sapsucker </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=11#post-14 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:52:49 +0000 Mike 14@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>It is very impressive that so many people in the Valley are interested in putting in solar hot water systems by taking advantage of Tin Mountain's Renewable Energy Initiative using the "solar raiser" model. It's similar to barn raisers, but we put together a solar hot water system in one day. It also is helped by the rebates available for systems. If you are intersted, you should check it out. </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=19#post-25 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:18:45 +0000 Nora 25@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>I just saw my first spotted salamander of the season crossing Chase Hill Road, by Tin Mountain's Nature Learning Center. It was a good size - almost 6 inches in length! I have not heard of 'the big night' happening at any of the ponds in the valley yet, but we are getting close! </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=20#post-26 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:20:58 +0000 bravo19 26@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>Spotted an American Kestrel on my walk home , West Side Road near Schartners Farm.<br /> Karl Pfeil </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=55#post-62 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:42:46 +0000 Mike 62@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>The first birdwalk in the Brownfield Bog was chilly, windy, and only a few birds. We did hear our first black and white warbler of the season. Ther were also a couple of ringneck ducks, snipe, and most of the common cluster. </p> <p>Jamie, our avian intern, reported a black-throated green warbler on the property this AM. </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=53#post-60 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:39:50 +0000 Mike 60@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>Lots of new birds arriving on Butter Hill in Chatham. Wood and hermit thrushes, chipping sparrows, white-throated sparrow, yellow rump &amp; pine warblers, flickers, and sapsuckers. </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=52#post-59 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:36:00 +0000 Mike 59@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>We just got back from a little staff trip to Moose Brook State Park. There are more spring beauties than I've even seen in New England. Also, lots of trout lilies, Dutchman's britches, red trillium, and a few old stalks of maidenhair ferns. There are skunk and red currants present, too. Nice place to go to see some pretty flowers. </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=51#post-58 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:32:42 +0000 Mike 58@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>Great day birding in North Fryeburg on Saturday, April 14. We saw al;most as many Bald Eagles as we did ducks! The list follows:<br /> Great Blue Heron<br /> Robin<br /> Grackles<br /> Swamp Sparrow<br /> Crow<br /> Turkey Vulture<br /> Mourning Dove<br /> Bald Eagle<br /> Phoebe<br /> Cowbird<br /> Song Sparrow<br /> Hooded Merganser<br /> Green Winged Teal<br /> Mallard<br /> Black Duck<br /> Common Merganser<br /> Downy Woodpecker<br /> Hairy Woodpecker<br /> Yellow bellied Sapsucker<br /> Gold Finch<br /> Tree Swallow<br /> Kestrel </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=50#post-57 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:42:17 +0000 Mike 57@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>Monday morning had yellow-rump and pine warblers on Butter Hill in Chatham, NH. Lots of northern flickers, yellow-bellied sapsuckers, and phoebes. Hepatica and yellow violets in at Humphrey's Ledge on West Side Rd. </p> http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/topic.php?id=7#post-10 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:55:46 +0000 Nancy S 10@http://tinmountain.org/eco-sightings/ <p>Seen at my bird feeder in Brownfield, 12/26/10 </p>