Since 1982, New Hampshire Bird Records has celebrated the joy of birding by documenting rare sightings, seasonal highlights, and birding stories from across the Granite State. It has long been a trusted resource for birders of all levels.

The Joy of Birding is the new online home of New Hampshire Bird Records. Here you’ll find the same insightful articles, now paired with full-color images and easy search tools. Articles will be posted regularly, so be sure to check back for the latest news.

This volunteer-driven project of NH Audubon thrives on community contributions. We take joy in connecting birders with birds (and other birders) across New Hampshire. Explore the site to discover articles, resources, and field notes, and don’t forget to sign up for the Joy of Birding eNews to get updates when new content is posted.

Enjoy exploring and happy birding!

Baltimore Oriole by Len Medlock

Since 1982, New Hampshire Bird Records has celebrated the joy of birding by documenting rare sightings, seasonal highlights, and birding stories from across the Granite State. It has long been a trusted resource for birders of all levels.

The Joy of Birding is the new online home of New Hampshire Bird Records. Here you’ll find the same insightful articles, now paired with full-color images and easy search tools. Articles will be posted regularly, so be sure to check back for the latest news.

This volunteer-driven project of NH Audubon thrives on community contributions. We take joy in connecting birders with birds (and other birders) across New Hampshire. Explore the site to discover articles, resources, and field notes, and don’t forget to sign up for the Joy of Birding eNews to get updates when new content is posted.

Enjoy exploring and happy birding!

Baltimore Oriole by Len Medlock

The Latest

Check out our most recent articles.

August 12, 2026
New Hampshire's fall 2025 birding season featured exceptional rarities, including a Common Cuckoo, Trumpeter Swan, Bell's Vireo, and Brown Booby. Birders also documented an impressive variety of rare species, record high counts, and surprising sightings across the state. What surprises will fall 2026 have in store?
August 12, 2026
After weeks of low counts and persistent northwest winds, the 2025 Common Nighthawk migration season at Franklin Falls appeared destined to disappoint. Then came an unprecedented turnaround, including a state record high September count.
August 12, 2026
Late summer is one of the best times to see migrating shorebirds in New Hampshire—but also one of the most challenging times to identify them. This field trip recap highlights the identification tips, behaviors, and memorable sightings that helped participants sharpen their shorebirding skills along the Seacoast.
August 12, 2026
When House Wrens claimed their nest box, a pair of Eastern Bluebirds responded with an unexpected nesting strategy rarely seen by birders.

Contribute Your Story

Your sightings, stories, and photos bring New Hampshire’s birding community to life.

We invite birders of all experience levels to share their observations, memorable
birding moments, field notes, and photographs from across the state. Submissions
may be featured on this website.

Whether you witnessed something rare, funny, or simply beautiful, we’d love to hear about it.

Email us at birdrecords@nhaudubon.org with your name, location, and idea.

Tree Swallow by Len Medlock

Contribute Your Story

Your sightings, stories, and photos bring New Hampshire’s birding community to life.

We invite birders of all experience levels to share their observations, memorable birding moments, field notes, and photographs from across the state. Submissions may be featured on this website.

Whether you witnessed something rare, funny, or simply beautiful, we’d love to hear about it.

Email us at birdrecords@nhaudubon.org with your name, location, and idea.

Tree Swallow by Len Medlock