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.
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.
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.