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.

June 18, 2026
A rare Bridled Tern returned to White Island and this time was filmed calling for a mate with a fish in its bill.
June 18, 2026
While searching for a rare gull, Jim Sparrell stumbled upon Bonaparte's Gulls using an unusual foot-paddling technique to stir up prey. This unexpected observation is a reminder that some of the most fascinating bird behaviors can be found by slowing down and watching the birds already in front of you.
June 18, 2026
What if your backyard kept birding even while you slept? Ashton Almeida shares how the BirdWeather PUC, an AI-powered acoustic monitoring device, detected a new bird outside his window and is transforming the way he discovers birds at home. Learn how this technology works, what it can reveal, and how it complements traditional birding.
June 18, 2026
During the 2026 City Nature Challenge, an evening search for a rare fern led to an extraordinary discovery: New Hampshire's first confirmed Black Vulture nest. Nate Marchessault recounts the unexpected encounter and explores what this milestone reveals about the species' northward expansion and the role of participatory science in documenting important changes in our natural world.

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