July 21, 2026
Explore New Hampshire's Spring 2026 birding highlights, including rare geese, the state's first breeding Black Vultures, a spectacular shorebird fallout, and exceptional spring migrants. Read Eric's summary to learn more about recent trends in our New Hampshire birds.
July 21, 2026
Behind the scenes at Odiorne Point State Park, habitat restoration is improving bird habitat while tackling invasive plants, climate change, and the challenge of protecting wildlife in one of New Hampshire's busiest birding destinations.
July 21, 2026
Can you tell a Black-headed Gull from a Bonaparte's Gull? These two hooded gulls can look remarkably similar at first glance, but a few key field marks make all the difference.
July 21, 2026
A rare leucistic American Robin spent two weeks in a Dover neighborhood, captivating everyone who saw it. Cameron Johnson shares the story of finding and photographing this remarkable bird.
July 21, 2026
While watching for Baltimore Orioles, Lori Charron spotted a first-year male Orchard Oriole at her Errol feeders. The sighting marks only the second record for the town and adds another rare occurrence for Coos County.
July 21, 2026
Anyone who spends much time at the beach knows that American Herring Gulls will eat pretty much anything, including a beachgoers own picnic. Snakes are only a small proportion of their diet, but on Star Island on May 17, Scott Bosse managed to video the unusual and captivating scene of a gull eating a snake.
July 21, 2026
A surprising warbler at Deer Hill Wildlife Management Area in May 2026 turned out to be a rare Lawrence's Warbler—a hybrid of the Blue-winged and Golden-winged Warblers. Follow one birder's discovery and learn why this unusual visitor attracted birders from across New Hampshire.
July 21, 2026
While watching her backyard feeders, Rebecca Elliott noticed a brilliantly colored bird she first mistook for a lost parakeet. It turned out to be a rare Painted Bunting! Read her story.
July 21, 2026
A birding trip to Deer Hill Wildlife Management Area quickly became a battle against hundreds of ticks. Cameron Johnson reminds us to take precautions before heading into the field.
July 21, 2026
When a pair of Broad-winged Hawks spent more than a week in one backyard, their presence seemed like bad news for the feeder birds. Instead, these migrating raptors revealed an unexpected appetite, offering a fascinating glimpse into the diverse hunting habits of Broad-winged Hawks.