June 18, 2026
A rare Bridled Tern returned to White Island and this time was filmed calling for a mate with a fish in its bill.
June 18, 2026
While searching for a rare gull, Jim Sparrell stumbled upon Bonaparte's Gulls using an unusual foot-paddling technique to stir up prey. This unexpected observation is a reminder that some of the most fascinating bird behaviors can be found by slowing down and watching the birds already in front of you.
June 18, 2026
What if your backyard kept birding even while you slept? Ashton Almeida shares how the BirdWeather PUC, an AI-powered acoustic monitoring device, detected a new bird outside his window and is transforming the way he discovers birds at home. Learn how this technology works, what it can reveal, and how it complements traditional birding.
June 18, 2026
During the 2026 City Nature Challenge, an evening search for a rare fern led to an extraordinary discovery: New Hampshire's first confirmed Black Vulture nest. Nate Marchessault recounts the unexpected encounter and explores what this milestone reveals about the species' northward expansion and the role of participatory science in documenting important changes in our natural world.
May 13, 2026
What is a big day and how did it all start? Read about the history and some first person accounts of big days across New Hampshire.
May 13, 2026
Warblers can bring unexpected surprises. Who is this spring warbler? It has one or two tricks up it's sleeves.
May 13, 2026
Distinguishing Northern Waterthrush and Louisiana Waterthrush can challenge even experienced birders. While similar in appearance, these two warblers differ in subtle but important ways. Steve provides the information that most field guides don't cover!
May 13, 2026
The 2025 Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship project at Black Mountain Banding Station had an exciting season. Learn all about it as anticipation builds for the next season.
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.
April 15, 2026
The New Hampshire Rare Birds Committee report summarizes notable bird records from Spring 2024 through Winter 2024–2025, including the state’s first accepted record of a Bridled Tern and a range of other rare and unusual sightings across the seasons.