NH-Moore+Fields


 * =Birding in New Hampshire=

Strafford County
Durham =Moore Fields= Durham, New Hampshire 03824

Moore Fields, Durham
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Tips for birding Moore Fields

 * Location**: The fields are easily missed, agricultural land on the northwest side of NH-155-A (Mast Road), on the left as you head towards the University of New Hampshire. There is plenty of room to pull off, NH-155-A (Mast Road), on the left as you head towards the University of New Hampshire. There is plenty of room to pull off, and there is also a farm stand on the opposite side of the road that can be a good viewing spot if it is not open.

From US-4, take the exit for NH-155A, near the campus dairy barns. Head east on NH-155A towards the center of Durham and UNH. Take the first right-hand turn onto Mast Rd. You will pass the facilities for Channel 11 (NHPTV) on the left. About .25 mile after that, you will see the fields.
 * Directions:** The UNH Admissions Office directions page can be helpful: @http://admissions.unh.edu/visit/directions.html

Alternately, from the south go up NH-108 to Newmarket. Just before Newmarket center, there is a V in the road. Go left on the V, to the next street, follow it for a block and turn Right on Packers Falls Road. Take Packers Falls road until it ends at Mast Road. Take a right at Mast Road. The fields will be on your left.


 * Description**: Seemingly undistinguished agricultural land, but often worth a quick stop, especially in spring and fall migrations. If the fields are flooded, **waterfowl** and **snipe** may be hiding in the wet potholes. **Snow geese** and most of the **dabbling ducks** have been seen there. Occasional sightings of **Upland Sandpipers**. **Larks** and **pipits** are possibilities. **Kestrel** and **killdeer** probably breed there or nearby.

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