May Migration Challenge - Day 23
May 23, 2025 | 6:19pm
Date: May 23, 2025
Location: Seabrook Town Forest
Start Time: 6:19pm
Duration: 37 min
Daily Highlights:
Total species observed: 34
Warbler species observed: 7
Notable species: Barn Swallow
Merlin’s Bird of the Day: Nashville Warbler
Goal Progress:
Seabrook Town Forest Life List: 141 / 140 COMPLETE
Seabrook Town Forest Species Month Total: 105/80+ 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:
None :(
Daily Recap:
A pretty active walk at the Town Forest today with 34 species in just 37 minutes. Still a cold day, which is why I didn’t stay out too long again.
Most of the birds were heard rather than seen, but among the ones I did get eyes on was a very large group of swallows. I’d estimate somewhere between 50 to 100 individuals. I got great views of many Barn Swallows and a few Tree Swallows, but far in the distance off to the back left side of the pond, there was another massive flock that I’m assuming was mostly Barn Swallows as well.
Other than that, it was mostly the usual suspects.
Tomorrow, I’ll be leading a field trip at the Town Forest and will be there bright and early at 7 a.m. Hoping for some good birds for the crew! This will be only the third tour I’ve ever led, so I’m excited to get out there and share the experience.