We thought it would be fun to chronicle the wildlife sightings made by Inn guests and the Innkeepers. If you've seen wildlife while staying at the Bartlett Inn, or on day trips in the area, let us know and we'll post it here.
Moose: In our seven years at the inn non have gone by without spotting a Moose and her calves driving through Crawford Notch on US Route 302 or along the Kankamangus Highway NH US Rte 112! Innkeeper Nick Jaques nearly walked into a moose behind the barn one afternoon, we are not sure who was more frightened! The innkeeper also saw two Moose in Crawford Notch while bicycling, and an inn guest from Portland, Maine saw two moose crossing the road near Attitash Bear Peak while driving from the inn to a day hike on Mt. Stanton. The moose come down from the hills to enjoy the summer greenery in the valleys and low lying wetlands. In winter, they head to higher ground. Watch for them while driving anywhere in the White Mountains! Several guests have reported moose sightings this season.
Black Bear: We have been visited by black bears in NH on more than one occasion this past summer. They typically don’t bother people, and can be fun to see. This picture is of a Black Bear sighted by the innkeepers on US Route 16 in North Conway New Hampshire!
Ring Necked Pheasant: The innkeeper was surprised to see a beautiful male pheasant strolling down the driveway in front of the cottages!
Beaver: The beavers have been busy damming up the runoff from the winter snowmelt. The innkeeper has seen a beaver living in a pond near the Sawyer River Road, and there is lots of evidence of beaver activity along the Saco River in Crawford Notch NH.
Coyote: They‘ve been making a comeback in recent years. Don’t be surprised if you hear a lonely howl late at night!
American Bittern: An exciting sighting by the innkeeper last spring in a nearby wetland.
Bard Owls: We haven't seen them, but we sure have heard them in recent nights; Their song sounds like who cooks for you!!
Pileated Woodpecker: Sighted in early June near the Davis path, and recently in Glen.
White tail deer: Spotted crossing Rt 302 in the early morning hours, near the Mt Tremont Trail.
Snowshoe Hare: Seen at twilight on US Route 302 and near the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail.
Fox: The innkeeper was surprised to meet a red tailed fox on the summit of Mt Jefferson, NH's third highest peak, while out on a sunset hike.
Hawks and other birds of prey: Several sightings during the spring and summer.
Who else visits us: A family or flock of Wild Turkeys has taken up residence in Bartlett and often cause traffic situations crossing US RTE 302 in near Attitash NH. We also see many chipmunks, red squirrels, gray squirrels, ermine and fishers (both weasels), skunks, garder snakes, frogs, toads, moles..the list is endless!
Let us know what wildlife you've seen while visiting the Bartlett Inn!
