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.
August 12, 2026
Late summer is one of the best times to see migrating shorebirds in New Hampshire—but also one of the most challenging times to identify them. This field trip recap highlights the identification tips, behaviors, and memorable sightings that helped participants sharpen their shorebirding skills along the Seacoast.
August 12, 2026
When House Wrens claimed their nest box, a pair of Eastern Bluebirds responded with an unexpected nesting strategy rarely seen by birders.
August 12, 2026
A dramatic series of photographs from Odiorne Point State Park became the starting point for an expert conversation about Peregrine Falcon identification. Learn why this falcon raised questions about Arctic Peregrine Falcons and how the species' recovery from the DDT era continues to shape today's populations.
August 12, 2026
Karen describes the silent ballet of Great Egrets coming into roost, giving us a glimpse at this beautiful nightly routine.
August 12, 2026
Could you tell a juvenile Spruce Grouse from a Ruffed Grouse? A New Hampshire sighting highlights the clues birders use to identify them.
August 12, 2026
Meet "Hoglet," an intensely territorial Ruby-throated Hummingbird that spends more time chasing rivals than feeding.
July 21, 2026
A rare leucistic American Robin spent two weeks in a Dover neighborhood, captivating everyone who saw it. Cameron Johnson shares the story of finding and photographing this remarkable bird.
July 21, 2026
While watching for Baltimore Orioles, Lori Charron spotted a first-year male Orchard Oriole at her Errol feeders. The sighting marks only the second record for the town and adds another rare occurrence for Coos County.
July 21, 2026
Anyone who spends much time at the beach knows that American Herring Gulls will eat pretty much anything, including a beachgoers own picnic. Snakes are only a small proportion of their diet, but on Star Island on May 17, Scott Bosse managed to video the unusual and captivating scene of a gull eating a snake.
July 21, 2026
A surprising warbler at Deer Hill Wildlife Management Area in May 2026 turned out to be a rare Lawrence's Warbler—a hybrid of the Blue-winged and Golden-winged Warblers. Follow one birder's discovery and learn why this unusual visitor attracted birders from across New Hampshire.
