May Migration Challenge - Day 29
May 29, 2025 | 7:21pm
Date: May 29, 2025
Location: Seabrook Town Forest
Start Time: 7:21pm
Duration: 48 min
Daily Highlights:
Total species observed: 29 species
Warbler species observed: 6
Notable species: Great Egret
Merlin’s Bird of the Day: Turkey Vulture
Goal Progress:
Seabrook Town Forest Life List: 144 / 140 COMPLETE
Seabrook Town Forest Species Month Total: 110/80+ COMPLETE
Warbler Species Total: 24/20+ COMPLETE
Single Checklist Record: 69/60+ (May 11th) COMPLETE
Vagrant Species Found?: No
Merlin Bird of the Day Streak: 6 (Longest Streak: 6)
Photo of the Day:
Daily Recap:
After a long day of birding, I made it to the Town Forest just in time for sunset hoping for a glimpse of some Nighthawks. Unfortunately, I was out of luck.
I went straight to the powerline cut, where I have the best view of the sky. I sat there for the full 48 minutes and even without Nighthawks, I still ended with 29 species. That’s what I love most about this place, how consistent and reliable it is. The Town Forest never disappoints, and that’s why it remains my favorite place to bird.
Although I didn’t find what I was looking for there, I also visited Odiorne State Park earlier in the day and picked up a couple of new species for the year.
Only two days left of the challenge now. I can’t believe how fast this month has flown by.