May Migration Challenge - Day 14
May 14, 2025 | 6:14pm
Date: May 14, 2025
Location: Seabrook Town Forest
Start Time: 6:14pm
Duration: 1 hr, 6 min
Daily Highlights:
Total species observed: 42
Warbler species observed: 8
Notable species: Chimney Swift
Merlin’s Bird of the Day: Long-tailed Duck
Goal Progress:
Seabrook Town Forest Life List: 139 / 140
Seabrook Town Forest Species Month Total: 96/80+ COMPLETE
Warbler Species Total: 22/20+ COMPLETE
Single Checklist Record: 69/60+ (May 11th) COMPLETE
Vagrant Species Found?: No
Merlin Bird of the Day Streak: 0 (Longest Streak: 4)
Photo of the Day:
Daily Recap:
It’s been a bit of a struggle lately to get up at sunrise—I think I may have burnt myself out during the first week of the challenge. But with 17 more days to go, I better start getting used to it again.
I slept through my alarms again this morning, and since I had work, I decided to head to the Town Forest afterwards. To my surprise, it was actually pretty active when I arrived—Ovenbirds, Yellow Warblers, and a Rose-breasted Grosbeak were all singing.
I had a nice look at four Northern Rough-winged Swallows hovering low over the pond, with four Chimney Swifts flitting high above them.
Aside from that, it was a solid day with 42 species. It’s always nice to take a walk there in good weather, no matter what shows up—I truly enjoy every visit.
More rain is on the way tomorrow, but there’s a window of clarity in the morning, and I plan to take advantage of it.