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.

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What is a big day and how did it all start? Read about the history and some first person accounts of big days across New Hampshire.
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Warblers can bring unexpected surprises. Who is this spring warbler? It has one or two tricks up it's sleeves.
May 13, 2026
Distinguishing Northern Waterthrush and Louisiana Waterthrush can challenge even experienced birders. While similar in appearance, these two warblers differ in subtle but important ways. Steve provides the information that most field guides don't cover!
May 13, 2026
The 2025 Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship project at Black Mountain Banding Station had an exciting season. Learn all about it as anticipation builds for the next season.

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