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.
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.