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Derek Lovitch on his just-completed tour, Maine and New Hampshire



July 11: Derek Lovitch on his just-completed tour, Maine and New Hampshire

We recorded 157 species, including 19 species of warblers, eight species of flycatchers, seven thrushes, five terns, and four alcids. Saltmarsh and Nelson’s Sparrows in the coastal salt marshes and Bicknell’s Thrushes at 5,000 feet highlighted the first two days. Boreal birding yielded specialties such as Spruce Grouse before we ventured offshore to visit with Atlantic Puffins, Razorbills, Black Guillemots, and so much more. Breathtaking scenery. Great food, especially lots of fresh lobster. A couple of Moose, too. Yes, this is how the birding life should be!


Spruce Grouse males are arguably the most stunning of all the grouse


Atlantic Puffins and Razorbills taking a short break from their breeding responsibilities


These Northern Gannets, here with Common Murres, may be prospecting a new breeding site


The perfect dinner...lobster steamed for 12 minutes and served outside with melted butter and lemon


Moose are in steep decline in northern New England so we felt lucky to see this one

Posted: July 11, 2017