Pawtuckaway State Park June 25, 2011

Pawtuckaway State Park in southeastern New Hampshire is 5,500 acres of mixed habitats and elevations. Our day will consist of scanning for ravens from the lookout tower, skirting the edges of beaver ponds for hooded mergansers, and viewing all the songbirds in the hardwoods. We will explore the trails and back roads through the park where we will be encompassed with bird song from the multitude of species that breed in the area. Many of the " northern species" like Evening Grosbeak, Canada Warblers, Pileated Woodpecker, Winter Wren, and Yellow-bellied Sapsucker are mixed in with all the resident flycatchers, vireos, and warblers. If time permits, we will stop at spots like Gile Road marsh and/or Fundy Cove to look for Virginia Rail, Green Heron, and other marsh residents. This will be a great opportunity to learn bird songs and discover a wilderness experience close to home. - - Open to anyone age 16 or older. Registration is required. Call 781-259-2200 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.php?program_code=1306-DFP11SP1 for more information.