From the Field
Tag along on wild chases, unforgettable field trips, and birding adventures. These are the stories, surprises, and field notes that make birding in New Hampshire so much fun.
April 15, 2026
On the afternoon of Saturday, March 14, Donna ventured to Walpole on a wild goose chase. She was far from disappointed.
April 15, 2026
A chance encounter on a Sullivan farm reveals an American Woodcock performing a dramatic “broken-wing” distraction display, offering a glimpse into the protective behaviors of this secretive species.
April 15, 2026
An unexpected visitor meets an untimely end, but brings up important questions about what it was and how it got there in the first place.
April 15, 2026
While birding on Star Island, an unexpected moment unfolded when a garter snake was observed consuming a Wilson’s Warbler, an unforgettable glimpse into the raw and often unseen interactions that shape island ecosystems.
April 15, 2026
After years of nesting at Brookside Wildlife Sanctuary, an Osprey nest collapsed into the pond following high winds, an emotional loss for longtime observers, but one that ultimately gave way to a hopeful new beginning.
April 15, 2026
A Ruby-throated Hummingbird gathering spiderwebs for nest-building offers a charming reminder that even the smallest, often-overlooked materials play an essential role in supporting birds.
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
On a cold, sleety afternoon at Odiorne Point State Park, a murre struggled in the rough surf near shore after being chased by a gull.
March 17, 2026
While Katie and I were in Manchester looking for the Barrow's Goldeneye in the Merrimack River behind the Waumbec Mills, we watched a Great Black-backed Gull land in the river, stick its head under water and pull out a bullhead. The gull then landed on the ice, briefly admired its prize, and then suddenly took off without the fish.
