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
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?
October 8, 2025
These days, when one mentions birding Horseshoe Pond, it is necessary to distinguish between the site in Concord (traditionally the more frequented) and the one in Merrimack. The latter has, in my humble and admittedly biased opinion, more than earned its place among the worthwhile birding hotspots in the south-central portion of the state.
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?
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.
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.