Trip to New Hampshire Lake Umbagog Region

During early June two groups of BBC birders traveled around the Errol, NH area in search of nesting neotropical migrants, boreal species and whatever else we could find in the way of bird, flora, mammals, reptiles. amphibians, insects, and scenery.

You can find our eBird trip reports from the first trip here and from the second trip here.

At the top of the turbine road at Dixville Notch highlights included boreal species such as nesting Blackpoll and Bay-Breasted Warblers, Boreal Chickadee, Canada Jay, and Bicknell Thrush. On our way down to the state highway both groups were treated to great views and song from several Mourning Warblers.

Another hotspot was the Rt. 16 bog north of Errol, NH. This road side attraction included Palm and Canada Warblers, Yellow Bellied Flycatcher, Olive Sided Flycatcher, and flyover Red Crossbill and Pine Siskin, among many others.

The second group was able to spend part of one afternoon cruising Lake Umbagog courtesy of the New Hampshire State Parks fleet. Sightings included a Common Loon on the nest, others in the water, nearby Bald Eagles, and a variety of waterbirds.

We hope to return next year. Stay tuned for details during spring 2027.

News Categories

Upcoming Field Trips

  • Parker River Marsh Cruise

    Newburyport - Yankee Clipper Tours Waterfront Promenade Park, 36 Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA, United States

    Explore Parker River National Wildlife Refuge from a new perspective on a cruise through the Parker River marshes! Join us on the Yankee Clipper docked in Newburyport Harbor for a leisurely cruise through the Refuge. Enjoy close views of shorebirds, gulls, terns, and Saltmarsh Sparrows on this tour. Group discount tickets are available by registering

  • Great Meadows NWR, Concord

    Concord - Great Meadows Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, United States

    We will walk slowly along the dike looking for rails, shorebirds, and wading birds. The we will continue to an adjacent site where we have permission to enter private property, to look for Night-Herons. On our return, we will look for migrating Common Nighthawks! Note that entrance fee or pass is required. Loaner binoculars available;

  • Early migrants at Drumlin Farm and Van Leer Swamp

    Lincoln - Drumlin Farm 208 S Great Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States

    Join us for a late summer bird walk at Drumlin Farm and Van Leer Swamp, two hotspots in Lincoln where early spring migrants often show up. We expect to see Killdeers, Indigo Buntings, several species of raptors, and hopefully a variety of early migrant Warblers. If we are lucky, we might find a Waterthrush at

  • Shorebirds, Herons, Swallows, & More at Parker River NWR

    Parker River NWR - Lot #4 Newbury, MA, United States

    Shorebirds, Herons, & Swallows. Bring a chair, bug spray, and water. Trip runs until dark. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restroom available.

  • Hydrographer Canyon Overnight Pelagic (Trip #1)

    Hyannis - Pelagic - Helen H 137 Pleasant St, Hyannis, MA, United States

    Join the BBC on the Helen H out of Hyannis, MA to search for pelagic birds on an overnight trip to the Hydrographer Canyon area. For more information, fee, and registration info see: https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/bbc-news/hydrographer-canyon-overnight-pelagics-registration/

Go to Top