October 5, 2025
This past spring, I decided to challenge myself for the birds and for my curiosity. As a student interested in technology and data, I saw an opportunity to turn my passion for birding into something more structured. Every day for the month of May, I visited the Seabrook Town Forest and documented the experience through a Substack publication.
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.
October 5, 2025
If you love watching birds and want to make your sightings count, eBird is the tool for you. Run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, eBird is a global database where birders record their observations, explore data, and contribute directly to bird conservation.
October 5, 2025
Whether you’re a casual backyard observer, a serious birder chasing that elusive species for your life list, or somewhere in between, there’s always a new bird to see or a new hotspot to explore. We have compiled a wealth of resources to help you stay connected.
October 5, 2025
Picture this: you’re out for a walk and an unexpected bird flashes across your binoculars. You do a double take. Could that possibly be a Bullock’s Oriole in New Hampshire?
October 4, 2025
On my daily sojourn to Exeter's Powder House Pond in May, I finally had a chance to spend time with an adorable male Red-winged Blackbird, whom I affectionately refer to as Bob. He is a tailless wonder.
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.
October 3, 2025
For most of the winter, our yard in Portsmouth is besieged with House Sparrows, and I occasionally scan the flock for something more interesting, such as the time a Dickcissel hung out with them for a few days. A few White-throated Sparrows spend the winter and a couple of Song Sparrows pop in and out of the feeder, but as spring approaches the sparrow action gets more exciting.
October 2, 2025
Did you know that Black-capped Chickadees feed their young caterpillars not seeds? In the winter, chickadees eat seeds, but when they are raising a family, they feed the babies caterpillars which are soft and full of protein and fat.
July 4, 2025
Birds’ feathers are as dazzling as they are diverse. The oil-slick shine of a raven’s back. The orange pop of an oriole against a forested backdrop. A flash of red on the shoulders of the Red-winged Blackbird. But behind the beauty lies an intricate and fascinating process that defines each bird’s plumage.