May 13, 2026
What is a big day and how did it all start? Read about the history and some first person accounts of big days across New Hampshire.
April 15, 2026
A chance encounter on a Sullivan farm reveals an American Woodcock performing a dramatic “broken-wing” distraction display, offering a glimpse into the protective behaviors of this secretive species.
April 15, 2026
An unexpected visitor meets an untimely end, but brings up important questions about what it was and how it got there in the first place.
April 15, 2026
While birding on Star Island, an unexpected moment unfolded when a garter snake was observed consuming a Wilson’s Warbler, an unforgettable glimpse into the raw and often unseen interactions that shape island ecosystems.
April 15, 2026
After years of nesting at Brookside Wildlife Sanctuary, an Osprey nest collapsed into the pond following high winds, an emotional loss for longtime observers, but one that ultimately gave way to a hopeful new beginning.
April 15, 2026
A Ruby-throated Hummingbird gathering spiderwebs for nest-building offers a charming reminder that even the smallest, often-overlooked materials play an essential role in supporting birds.
January 2, 2026
What began as a hopeful spring pelagic trip turned into an unforgettable spectacle: thousands of Red Phalaropes rafting alongside bubble-net-feeding whales. Jon Woolf recounts a day at sea that may have set a new benchmark for New Hampshire pelagic birding.
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.