Birding

Numerous birds call Pittsburg home. Red winged black birds, Indigo Buntings, Cardinals, Cedar Wax Wings, numerous finches and Grosbeaks and our boreal birds. Classic boreal species (Gray Jays, Boreal Chickadees, Black-backed Woodpeckers, and Spruce Grouse) are found in spruce-fir habitat and may be seen in the Pittsburg area and the higher elevations of the White Mountain National Forest. In Pittsburg, check the East Inlet and Scott Bog area as well as Moose Falls and Deer Mountain.

For a checklist of birds of the Connecticut Lakes Region, Click here.

Birder Ethics, courtesy of the NH Audubon Society:

Birders must always act in ways that do not endanger the welfare of birds.

This includes keeping your distance from birds when you observe and photograph them. You should never approach a bird so closely as to flush or disturb it.

Birders must always act in ways that do not harm the natural environment.

This means staying on existing trails and not trampling hay field, crops, or fragile habitat.

Birders must always respect the law and the rights of others.

The biggest issue here is respect for private property. Never trespass on posted property. Always obtain permission from the landowner before entering private lands. If property is fenced off or gated, then it is safest to assume that the landowner does not want intruders. Never assume that it is acceptable to enter private lands.
Always be careful about where and how you park your car. Never block a gate, woods road, path, or other access.
Group birding, whether organized or impromptu, requires special care.

Limit group sizes in areas that are not conducive to large crowds. If you need to, divide your throng into smaller groups. Take care not to be noisy or unruly. Never do anything that will make birders unwelcome.

Click here for a Printable Checklist of Birds in our area.