REMINDER *** NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter Wednesday November 13, 2024 7:30 PM Program - Racing the Tides: Saltmarsh Sparrow Research and Monitoring in NH***

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New Hampshire Audubon Seacoast Chapter

Please note the following:

    * Check the chapter website (http://www.seacoastchapter.org/programs) for any changes that may impact the in person program.

    * There will be refreshments from 7-7:30 pm.  Feel free to bring in refreshments for others to enjoy at the program. Thank you!

Wednesday November 13, 2024 7:30 pm Program – Racing the Tides: Saltmarsh Sparrow Research and Monitoring in NH

   Nicknamed the "Canary in the Coastline", Saltmarsh Sparrows shine a light on the threat that accelerated rates of sea-level rise pose to salt marshes across New England. This small secretive bird nests exclusively in salt marshes but, as marshes degrade, Saltmarsh Sparrows are at risk of global extinction, with estimates as early as 2035. Come hear Grace McCulloch, Community Science Project Leader at NH Audubon, share her experiences working with Saltmarsh Sparrows and her research which is currently being used to inform local salt marsh restoration. Learn about these amazing birds, the challenges they face, and what it is like to live in the salt marsh.

   Bio: As a master's student at the University of New Hampshire and a Graduate Research Fellow at Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Grace McCulloch has a wealth of experience and stories to share from working in NH salt marshes. Focusing on understanding Saltmarsh Sparrow occupancy and nesting, she has been busy zigzagging across the Seacoast monitoring nests, conducting point counts, and banding. In her new position with NH Audubon as their Community Science Project Leader, she brings to the role a background in wildlife ecology and a passion for connecting people to their local wildlife. She has worked in various positions doing avian research in northern Vermont and New Hampshire, leading public programs at Acadia National Park, and even as a camp counselor at the Seacoast Science Center. In her free time, Grace enjoys photographing wildlife, hiking, and (of course) birding.

    All are welcome to attend our Wednesday November 13, 2024 program which is free of charge at the Seacoast Science Center (wheelchair accessible), Odiorne Point State Park, 570 Ocean Boulevard, Rye NH (click here for Google maps, Seacoast Science Center) There will be refreshments starting at 7 pm. Meetings begin at 7:30 pm. Entrance doors will be locked at 7:45 pm. Cancellations will be announced on http://www.seacoastchapter.org/programs and this Google group.

   Thank You! Dunkin’ of 14 Central Ave (exit 7 off of Rte 16), Dover, NH (603) 740-9649 donates hot coffee and more for our programs. When you visit the location mention a thank you!

      Al Stewart, Jr.

[barry whittemore]

Yesterday afternoon, i looked out over my deck under the bird feeders and noticed a small patch of brown fur going under the deck. I went ou to see what it was and noticed a small collection of bluejay feathers near where it was. I looked under the deck and saw nothing., this morning I went out to get the ATV out of its shed and my wife noticed what appears to be the rest of the feathers, but no bird parts.

we have a cat that shows up from time to time and has killed but not eaten mice. last winter we found a mink in the ATV shed that was not a happy camper when i started it up to plow. we have also seen possums, fishers, and raccoons around.

I did not get a good look at the critters.

the blue jays frequently feed on the ground under the feeders so I assume one was doing that and did not notice the danger under the deck.

any ideas?

Thanks

Barry

Unity NH