Level Up Birding

Level up your birding skills. Sharpen your ID abilities, explore bird behavior and sounds, and test yourself with curated quizzes.

Quiz Black-bellied Plover by Cameron Johnson
October 7, 2025
During migration, New Hampshire sees two similar-looking plovers: the uncommon American Golden-Plover and the more common Black-bellied Plover. Can you tell them apart?
Sanderling by Steve Mirick
October 6, 2025
Sandpipers can be tricky, especially inland or when seen alone. Can you figure out which species is pictured in this fall photo quiz?
Dickcissel, Bobolink Photo Quiz by Pam Geiger
October 5, 2025
Seeing a rare bird is always a thrill, especially if it’s one you’ve never encountered before. When I recently went to the Birch Street Community Gardens in Concord in search of a rare visitor, I was full of anticipation.
Red-winged Blackbird (female) by Pam Geiger
October 4, 2025
We are excited to introduce a new feature called “Female Focus.” Female birds often present a challenge to birders, especially in species that are sexually dimorphic, where males and females look different.
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