June 18, 2026
A rare Bridled Tern returned to White Island and this time was filmed calling for a mate with a fish in its bill.
June 18, 2026
A pair of Killdeer nesting beside a Nashua high school track provided a perfect opportunity to witness one of nature's most remarkable defense strategies. Through Bruce Conti's photos and observations, learn how Killdeer use their famous "broken-wing display" to lure predators away from their well-camouflaged eggs.
June 18, 2026
While searching for a rare gull, Jim Sparrell stumbled upon Bonaparte's Gulls using an unusual foot-paddling technique to stir up prey. This unexpected observation is a reminder that some of the most fascinating bird behaviors can be found by slowing down and watching the birds already in front of you.
June 18, 2026
An adult male Baltimore Oriole was observed dipping a moth into grape jelly before flying off. Was it preparing a meal for itself or a fledgling? Kathleen Cerutti shares this unusual backyard birding observation from Derry.
June 18, 2026
A summer of repeated Cliff Swallow sightings along the Dover Community Trail led Cameron Johnson to investigate. A kayak trip beneath the Chestnut Street bridge confirmed a brand-new nesting site, documenting an exciting expansion of this colonial species within Dover.
May 13, 2026
The 2025 Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship project at Black Mountain Banding Station had an exciting season. Learn all about it as anticipation builds for the next season.
January 8, 2026
Mississippi Kites had a roller coaster summer in New Hampshire this year but ended on a high note with two successful nests and two fledged young! This is the first year since 2020 that two have fledged.
January 2, 2026
Purple Martins are barely hanging on as a breeding species in New Hampshire. Kathy and Rick Fitzgerald may have turned the tide after nearly 25 years of waiting. Their story starts when Rick gave Kathy a single Purple Martin house as a Mother’s Day gift in 2001.
October 6, 2025
From June through July of 2025 (the summer season) birders reported 251 species of birds in New Hampshire. This was right in line with the last several years of reporting, and the second highest species count for the summer behind 2021 when 253 summer species were reported.