January 8, 2026
From a state-first Common Cuckoo to unforgettable pelagic trips and backyard surprises, 2025 was another remarkable year for birding in New Hampshire. Steve Mirick looks back at the year’s top sightings, standout birders, and the moments that made this year one to remember.
January 8, 2026
Mississippi Kites had a roller coaster summer in New Hampshire this year but ended on a high note with two successful nests and two fledged young! This is the first year since 2020 that two have fledged.
January 8, 2026
Share your love of birds this Valentine’s weekend by joining NH Audubon’s 39th annual Backyard Winter Bird Survey, February 14–15. With a brand-new website, online data entry, and resources for bird lovers of all levels, there’s never been a better time to take part.
January 2, 2026
What began as a hopeful spring pelagic trip turned into an unforgettable spectacle: thousands of Red Phalaropes rafting alongside bubble-net-feeding whales. Jon Woolf recounts a day at sea that may have set a new benchmark for New Hampshire pelagic birding.
January 2, 2026
Users of eBird and other Cornell products (e.g., Merlin), may have noticed some changes to bird names in New Hampshire (and beyond, but let’s keep it local) this past fall. What’s a “Hudsonian” Whimbrel? Why are Warbling Vireo and Yellow Warbler “Eastern” and “Northern” all of a sudden?
January 2, 2026
Purple Martins are barely hanging on as a breeding species in New Hampshire. Kathy and Rick Fitzgerald may have turned the tide after nearly 25 years of waiting. Their story starts when Rick gave Kathy a single Purple Martin house as a Mother’s Day gift in 2001.
December 25, 2025
On February 3, 2026, UNH Cooperative Extension will open registration for the:
2026 INTRODUCTION TO BIRD IDENTIFICATION, ECOLOGY & HABITATS COURSE. This very popular course is for anyone interested in improving their ability to identify birds by sight & sound and in learning more about bird ecology.