March 17, 2026
Spring birding in New England boasts the return of many of our beloved birds. Though birding is a daytime affair for many, the true magic of spring migration happens at night. In early spring, BirdCast shows nighttime migration in a way binoculars can’t.
March 17, 2026
What can tiny, nocturnal Northern Saw-whet Owl migrations tell us about bird populations and changing environments? At the Black Mountain Banding Station in New Hampshire, researchers and volunteers are tracking these secretive owls during both fall and spring migration to better understand their movements, survival, and the challenges they face across their annual cycle.