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Workshop: Adult Education
for the Nashaway Chapter of NH Audubon
Birdsong Tune-Up: Pawtuckaway State Park
Saturday, May 9 6:00 A.M - 10:00 A.M.
In this workshop we'll listen and look for spring birds of the
forests and wetlands. We'll walk and drive to several sites in and
around Pawtuckaway State Park to learn about and practice birdsong
identification. Many different bird species are present at this time
of year, and there is even the chance of finding a rare Cerulean
Warbler!. Meet on the Reservation Road big power-line corridor in
Deerfield at 6:00 A.M. Please carpool.
Instructor: Mark Suomala has been teaching birdsong
identification for more than 10-years.
For more information, contact: Richard Bielawski
rbielawski (AT) mac.com
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Private Guiding: May 15
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Workshop: Adult Education
for High Pond Farm, Plymouth, NH
Birding by Ear: Learning How To Identify Birds by Recognizing
Their Songs
June 12–14, 2009
Have you ever wanted to identify birds just by hearing their
songs? In this workshop, you will spend time practicing techniques
that will enhance your bird-song observation skills and abilities.
You will learn how to describe songs, learn mnemonics, and practice
identifying bird-songs yourself. Class participants should plan to
share their observations with each other, as sharing leads to better
understanding, better results, and more fun!
Fee: $250 Workshop limited to 8 students. The program fee
includes instruction in field and classroom, lodging, and all meals
from Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch. The workshop begins
with an introductory lecture on Friday evening after dinner on your
own. Instructor: Mark Suomala
For more information, and to register, follow this link and go
to the Workshop Schedule page: http://www.highpondfarm.org/
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Guided Tour & Workshop
Spring Birding in the White Mountains
Saturday, Sunday, Monday - May 23-25
Please Inquire!
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Guided Tour & Workshop
Birding in Franconia Notch
Birds of the Northern Forest, including Bicknell's Thrush
Saturday, June 20 (Rain date: Sunday, June 21) 8am-4pm
On this day-trip, we'll explore Franconia Notch
for birds. We'll plan to take the tram to the top of Cannon Mountain
to search for Bicknell's Thrush, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher,
Blackpoll Warbler, Magnolia Warbler, and other high-elevation
breeding birds. We'll also explore other areas in the notch for
Peregrine Falcon, Black-throated Green Warbler, Common Merganser,
and others. Meet in the Cannon Mountain parking lot at 8:00 am. We
will plan to ascend on the first tram up the mountain, usually at
about 9:00 am. Bring a bag lunch and wear warm all-weather gear.
Please carpool.
Cost: $30.00
Guide/instructor: Mark Suomala has conducted numerous bird
surveys in the White Mountains, and has guided many people to see
Bicknell's Thrush.
PLEASE NOTE: You will have to pay your own tram fee in
addition to the tour fee (about $10.00)
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Eastern Screech-Owl, Exeter, NH

Short-eared Owl, Rye, NH

White Pelican, Oregon

Western & Clark's Grebes, Oregon

Blackpoll Warbler, New Hampshire

Evening Grosbeak, New Hampshire

Osprey, Maine
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P.O. Box 625
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