October 10, 2025
On June 5, Debbie Lyons identified a female Lark Bunting at Odiorne Point State Park in Rye and posted it along with a photo in eBird. Steve Mirick got the word out the next day and birders began showing up in droves to see this rare visitor.
October 7, 2025
David Govatski is a well-known birder and naturalist in New Hampshire. He is active in many conservation organizations and is a popular speaker at the Tin Mountain Conservation Center and elsewhere.
October 5, 2025
This past spring, I decided to challenge myself for the birds and for my curiosity. As a student interested in technology and data, I saw an opportunity to turn my passion for birding into something more structured. Every day for the month of May, I visited the Seabrook Town Forest and documented the experience through a Substack publication.
October 4, 2025
On my daily sojourn to Exeter's Powder House Pond in May, I finally had a chance to spend time with an adorable male Red-winged Blackbird, whom I affectionately refer to as Bob. He is a tailless wonder.
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.