April 15, 2026
Cold, snowy, and full of surprises, the winter of 2025–26 marked a dramatic shift from recent mild seasons. As food shortages and deep snow reshaped bird distribution, New Hampshire birders documented everything from unusual feeder visitors to an irruption of Evening Grosbeaks.
April 15, 2026
The New Hampshire Rare Birds Committee report summarizes notable bird records from Spring 2024 through Winter 2024–2025, including the state’s first accepted record of a Bridled Tern and a range of other rare and unusual sightings across the seasons.
April 15, 2026
A guide to finding the elusive Black-backed Woodpecker at Pondicherry National Wildlife Refuge, including habitat, seasonal timing, and the best trails to explore.
April 15, 2026
A backyard in coastal New Hampshire transforms into a thriving bird sanctuary, showing how feeders, native plants, and thoughtful habitat design can attract a remarkable diversity of species—including rare and unexpected visitors.
April 15, 2026
On the afternoon of Saturday, March 14, Donna ventured to Walpole on a wild goose chase. She was far from disappointed.
April 15, 2026
A chance encounter on a Sullivan farm reveals an American Woodcock performing a dramatic “broken-wing” distraction display, offering a glimpse into the protective behaviors of this secretive species.
April 15, 2026
An unexpected visitor meets an untimely end, but brings up important questions about what it was and how it got there in the first place.
April 15, 2026
Wetherby Road in Charlestown has emerged as a premier birding hotspot in the Connecticut River Valley, attracting an impressive diversity of migrants each spring and fall. From flooded cornfields teeming with waterfowl to dense scrub that concentrates passerines, this unassuming road offers exceptional birding—and the potential for rare finds.
April 15, 2026
While birding on Star Island, an unexpected moment unfolded when a garter snake was observed consuming a Wilson’s Warbler, an unforgettable glimpse into the raw and often unseen interactions that shape island ecosystems.
April 15, 2026
After years of nesting at Brookside Wildlife Sanctuary, an Osprey nest collapsed into the pond following high winds, an emotional loss for longtime observers, but one that ultimately gave way to a hopeful new beginning.