October 19, 2025
Downtown Dover may not be your first thought for prime birding locations, but it was the place I first grew to love birding when I moved here four years ago. It isn’t always the easiest place to bird, and like a lot of more urban birding areas the places to find the birds can be disconnected and not immediately obvious.
October 5, 2025
If you love watching birds and want to make your sightings count, eBird is the tool for you. Run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, eBird is a global database where birders record their observations, explore data, and contribute directly to bird conservation.
October 5, 2025
Whether you’re a casual backyard observer, a serious birder chasing that elusive species for your life list, or somewhere in between, there’s always a new bird to see or a new hotspot to explore. We have compiled a wealth of resources to help you stay connected.
October 5, 2025
Picture this: you’re out for a walk and an unexpected bird flashes across your binoculars. You do a double take. Could that possibly be a Bullock’s Oriole in New Hampshire?
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.
February 23, 2026
What does a day in the life of a Saltmarsh Sparrow researcher look like? Join UNH Ph.D. student Talia Kuras as she rises before dawn to band sparrows, monitor nests, and study how marsh restoration efforts in New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts are shaping the future of this vulnerable tidal marsh specialist.
February 23, 2026
Winter is the perfect time to explore New Hampshire’s waterfowl. From Buffleheads and Common Eiders to Black Scoters and Red-breasted Mergansers there is lots to see. Learn how to spot dabblers versus divers, key field marks, and the best winter spots to enjoy these active, colorful birds.
February 19, 2026
The WILD Cardinals returned to Rye for the 2026 Super Bowl of Birding, beginning before dawn in below-zero temperatures and birding from marsh to coastline. From calling owls in the dark to feeder flocks and winter sea ducks, the team tallied 64 species, setting a new Town of Rye record along the way.
February 4, 2026
From pre-dawn owling in subzero temperatures to five-point birds along the coast, the 2026 Superbowl of Birding was a day of grit, surprises, and community for NH Audubon’s Twitchers.
