NOVEMBER Birding Highlights

November can seem quiet in comparison to the flurry of fall migration excitement in September and October. Yet there are still good birds to be seen. Warmer falls can mean that migrants linger so keep an eye out for late migrants and rarities. Here are some November birding highlights: 

  • Golden Eagles are rare in the state, but November is the month when they move through. The Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory is one of the best places to watch for one. 
  • Common Mergansers and Horned Grebes gather in large numbers on Lake Winnipesaukee. 
  • An offshore boat trip can bring sightings of Northern Fulmars and alcids such as Razorbills and Common Murres, as they leave their breeding grounds for the open ocean. 
  • If Cave Swallows are going to be seen in the state, November is the month. Watch for this rarity at the immediate coast. 

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