Editor’s Note: The Winter 2021-2022 issue of New Hampshire Bird Records included a group of Winter Haikus by Jim Sparrell that pertained to the season summary he and Katie Towler had written. The following haiku is a reprint from that collection, beautifully illustrated by photographs of sightings that kicked off the Winter 2025-26 season.
This Purple Finch was photographed by Debra Powers on 12-8-2025 in South Berwick, Maine, just across the Salmon Falls River from New Hampshire.
Killdeer from the south
Purple Finches from the north
Birders are outflanked
The Killdeer was seen and photographed by Matthew Arey on 12-6-2025 at Rye Harbor State Park.
Enjoy this field note? Check out other field notes from Winter 2025-26!
- An Eastern Bluebird Haven by Tara Brooks
- Where Does a Bald Eagle Drink When the Ice Freezes? by Iain MacLeod
- Northern Shrike Up Close and Personal by Lori Charron
- Evening Grosbeak Bonanza by David Govatski
- Common Murre at Odiorne by Diane Karstrap
- Winter Haiku by Jim Sparrell and Katherine Towler
- Backyard Ruffed Grouse by Elaine Faletra
- Fishing Drama on the Merrimack by Jim Sparrell
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