Research Spotlights
Be inspired by the science behind the sightings. Explore bird research, participatory science projects, species spotlights, and long-term monitoring efforts happening across New Hampshire.
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.
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 2, 2025
Did you know that Black-capped Chickadees feed their young caterpillars not seeds? In the winter, chickadees eat seeds, but when they are raising a family, they feed the babies caterpillars which are soft and full of protein and fat.
July 4, 2025
Birds’ feathers are as dazzling as they are diverse. The oil-slick shine of a raven’s back. The orange pop of an oriole against a forested backdrop. A flash of red on the shoulders of the Red-winged Blackbird. But behind the beauty lies an intricate and fascinating process that defines each bird’s plumage.
November 5, 2024
The Ash-throated Flycatcher (Myiarchus cinerascens) is a medium-sized flycatcher with a widespread breeding range. The core of the breeding range is from the southwestern United States through central Mexico, but some birds nest as far north as Idaho and Washington.
July 7, 2024
The incredibly cute and inquisitive Canada Jay (Perisoreus canadensis) is well known to anyone hiking the alpine summits of the White Mountains. Canada Jays (also known as Gray Jays, Whiskey Jacks, Gorbies, or Camp Robbers) often have close interactions with people and are frequently photographed landing on a person’s hand to take food, perching on someone’s head, or photobombing a perfectly staged summit shot.