April 15, 2026
Cold, snowy, and full of surprises, the winter of 2025–26 marked a dramatic shift from recent mild seasons. As food shortages and deep snow reshaped bird distribution, New Hampshire birders documented everything from unusual feeder visitors to an irruption of Evening Grosbeaks.
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.
October 6, 2025
From June through July of 2025 (the summer season) birders reported 251 species of birds in New Hampshire. This was right in line with the last several years of reporting, and the second highest species count for the summer behind 2021 when 253 summer species were reported.
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.