From the Field
Tag along on wild chases, unforgettable field trips, and birding adventures. These are the stories, surprises, and field notes that make birding in New Hampshire so much fun.
March 17, 2026
A close encounter with a Northern Shrike enjoying mealworms from a feeder in Errol, NH.
March 17, 2026
How many pounds of seed do 100 Evening Grosbeaks eat over the course of the winter? David Govatski chronicles a winter of Evening Grosbeaks and other winter specialties.
March 17, 2026
On a cold, sleety afternoon at Odiorne Point State Park, a murre struggled in the rough surf near shore after being chased by a gull.
March 17, 2026
While Katie and I were in Manchester looking for the Barrow's Goldeneye in the Merrimack River behind the Waumbec Mills, we watched a Great Black-backed Gull land in the river, stick its head under water and pull out a bullhead. The gull then landed on the ice, briefly admired its prize, and then suddenly took off without the fish.
March 17, 2026
A Ruffed Grouse visiting a backyard cranberry bush had mixed success during late December. While it easily fed on the berries one day, freezing rain later encased the fruit in ice, leaving the bird struggling to find footing and food.
March 17, 2026
Enjoy a winter themed haiku that explores the movement of birders and birders.
March 17, 2026
During a cold New Hampshire winter with little open water, a Bald Eagle in the Lakes Region found an ingenious way to get a drink.
March 17, 2026
Want 40 Eastern Bluebirds in your backyard? Tara designed a beautiful backyard that proved an oasis for Eastern Bluebirds over the winter. Learn from her experience and design your own.
February 19, 2026
The WILD Cardinals returned to Rye for the 2026 Super Bowl of Birding, beginning before dawn in below-zero temperatures and birding from marsh to coastline. From calling owls in the dark to feeder flocks and winter sea ducks, the team tallied 64 species, setting a new Town of Rye record along the way.
February 4, 2026
From pre-dawn owling in subzero temperatures to five-point birds along the coast, the 2026 Superbowl of Birding was a day of grit, surprises, and community for NH Audubon’s Twitchers.
