March 17, 2026
Spring birding in New England boasts the return of many of our beloved birds. Though birding is a daytime affair for many, the true magic of spring migration happens at night. In early spring, BirdCast shows nighttime migration in a way binoculars can’t.
March 17, 2026
Veteran New Hampshire birder George Gavutis, Jr. reflects on a lifetime of birding, from building feeders as a child to decades of research and volunteer work. In this interview, he shares memorable sightings, changes he has witnessed in New Hampshire’s birdlife, and advice for the next generation of birders.
March 17, 2026
What can tiny, nocturnal Northern Saw-whet Owl migrations tell us about bird populations and changing environments? At the Black Mountain Banding Station in New Hampshire, researchers and volunteers are tracking these secretive owls during both fall and spring migration to better understand their movements, survival, and the challenges they face across their annual cycle.
March 17, 2026
Each fall, researchers and volunteers with the Harris Center for Conservation Education band migrating Northern Saw-whet Owls in southwestern New Hampshire to better understand their movements and population dynamics. The 2025 season captured 140 owls, revealed peak migration in late October, and documented long-distance recaptures from across North America through the collaborative Project Owlnet network.
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
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 23, 2026
Part 2 of this guide to birding Concord’s Merrimack River floodplain explores the rich habitats north of downtown, including West Locke Road, Turtle Pond, the SPNHF floodplain, Sewall’s Falls, and Morono Park. From marshes and farmland to silver maple forest and river rapids, these sites offer outstanding birding in every season.
February 23, 2026
Part 1 of this guide to birding Concord’s Merrimack River floodplain explores the southern floodplains, pine barrens, and the city’s central waterbird hotspot at Horseshoe Pond. From grassland sparrows and nighthawks near the airport to migrating ducks and gulls downtown, these accessible sites offer excellent birding throughout the year.