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.
March 17, 2026
A Ruffed Grouse visiting a backyard cranberry bush had mixed success during late December. While it easily fed on the berries one day, freezing rain later encased the fruit in ice, leaving the bird struggling to find footing and food.
March 17, 2026
Enjoy a winter themed haiku that explores the movement of birders and birders.
October 3, 2025
For most of the winter, our yard in Portsmouth is besieged with House Sparrows, and I occasionally scan the flock for something more interesting, such as the time a Dickcissel hung out with them for a few days. A few White-throated Sparrows spend the winter and a couple of Song Sparrows pop in and out of the feeder, but as spring approaches the sparrow action gets more exciting.