Protecting New Hampshire's natural environment for wildlife and for people since 1914.https://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mkizjtabm72a#RareBirdAlert: A White-faced Ibis has been seen at Parsons Creek salt marsh, Wallis Sands State Beach, and Marsh Road Pond in Rye during the past week. Read more here: https://nhaudubon.org/rba-april-27-2026/ Photo of a White-faced Ibis in Rye by Jim Sparrell. April 24, 2026.27 Apr 2026 21:34 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkizjtabm72ahttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mjfewdnoi32jThis #RareBirdAlert features a Sora, Black-and-white Warbler, Dickcissel, and more! See additional sightings and details here: https://nhaudubon.org/rba-april-13-2026/ Photo by Steve Mirick of a Sora in Portsmouth, NH. May 2020.13 Apr 2026 17:22 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfewdnoi32jhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mj66p7qlt52tForget robins – one of the surest signs of spring in New Hampshire, at least among birds, is the arrival of your local Eastern Phoebe. Read about them in Pam Hunt's Bird of the Month: https://nhaudubon.org/bird-of-the-month-eastern-phoebe/10 Apr 2026 20:42 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj66p7qlt52thttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mizbhgsbhr2uSpring migration continues! This April watch for more birds arriving each week from Pine Warblers to Hermit Thrush to Broad-winged Hawks. https://nhaudubon.org/what-to-watch-for-in-april-2026/08 Apr 2026 21:48 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mizbhgsbhr2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3miuh2rhd6w2sThis #RareBirdAlert features Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Caspian Terns, Snowy Egrets, and more! https://nhaudubon.org/rba-april-6-2026/ Photo by Jim Sparrell of a Ruby-crowned Kinglet at Odiorne Point State Park. April 2023.06 Apr 2026 23:45 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3miuh2rhd6w2shttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3micgbkr2go2fThis #RareBirdAlert features Black Vultures, Sandhill Cranes, Snow Geese, and more! See additional sightings and details here: https://nhaudubon.org/rba-march-30-2026/ Photo by Jim Sparrell of a Black Vulture in Durham, NH. March 14, 2026.30 Mar 2026 19:43 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3micgbkr2go2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mhw4ilbvuy2fThe latest #SomethingWild shares a deep dive into this misunderstood marsupial, the Virginia Opossum. Take a listen! https://www.nhpr.org/show/something-wild/2026-03-19/something-wild-opossum-nh-misunderstood-marsupial Photo by Cody Pope via Wikipedia.25 Mar 2026 22:16 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhw4ilbvuy2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mhqyuwpzfm2qA highlight from this #RareBirdAlert is the male King Eider that has been seen in Portsmouth. Read the full article for more sightings of uncommon birds and early migrants here: https://nhaudubon.org/rba-march-23-2026/ Photo by Jim Sparrell of the King Eider seen in Portsmouth.23 Mar 2026 21:28 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqyuwpzfm2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mheitn4jnv2dAs the weather warms it’s tempting to jump into spring garden cleanup. But before you grab your rake, consider how your actions impact pollinators and other insects. Here are some recommendations and best practices: https://nhaudubon.org/spring-garden-cleanup-supporting-pollinators-and-biodiversity/18 Mar 2026 22:09 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mheitn4jnv2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mh7fkoymyx2sA highlight from this #RareBirdAlert includes reports of single Northern Harriers seen in Warner, Litchfield, Concord, Durham, Dover, Hillsborough, and Orford. More sightings here: https://nhaudubon.org/rba-march-16-2026/ Photo by Steve Mirick of a Northern Harrier in Seabrook, NH. January 2022.16 Mar 2026 21:27 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh7fkoymyx2shttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mgnthsdbo727In this #RareBirdAlert, American Woodcock and Killdeer are reportedly back in New Hampshire! Read the full article for more details and sightings: https://nhaudubon.org/rba-march-9-2026/ Photo by Steve Mirick of an American Woodcock in Dover, NH. January 2020.09 Mar 2026 21:48 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgnthsdbo727https://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mgilwyjrie2gThe latest #SomethingWild answers questions from listeners on winter phenomena like rime ice and snow fleas! Learn more: https://www.nhpr.org/show/something-wild/2026-03-05/something-wild-what-natural-wonders-have-you-observed-this-winter Photo by Grace McCulloch.07 Mar 2026 19:50 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgilwyjrie2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mg6e7oe5fi25March marks the beginning of incredible bird movement in New Hampshire! While things may start slowly, signs of migration are all around, especially with waterfowl and early-season displays. Here’s what to watch for this month. https://nhaudubon.org/what-to-watch-for-in-march-2026/03 Mar 2026 18:05 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg6e7oe5fi25https://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mg47cqc7q42gThis #RareBirdAlert includes a Merlin in Moultonborough, a Baltimore Oriole in Kingston, and more. See the full list here: https://nhaudubon.org/rba-march-2-2026/ Photo by Steve Mirick of a Merlin. February 2026.02 Mar 2026 21:32 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg47cqc7q42ghttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mfnfbx5zfz2dIt's no surprise that Something Wild hosts Dave Anderson and Grace McCulloch enjoy exploring outdoors no matter the time of year. The latest #SomethingWild focuses on snow in our forests. Listen here: https://www.nhpr.org/show/something-wild/2026-02-19/something-wild-snow-falling-on-conifers25 Feb 2026 00:09 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfnfbx5zfz2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mfkmv3ysye2bThis #RareBirdAlert features Lesser Scaups, a Merlin, a Hermit Thrush, and more unique bird sightings throughout NH. Read more in the full article here: https://nhaudubon.org/rba-february-23-2026/ Photo by Steve Mirick of a Lesser Scaup on February 13, 2026.23 Feb 2026 21:47 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfkmv3ysye2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mfal52kn7t2dOur Bird of the Month is one of NH’s most familiar birds, the American Goldfinch. The yellow males with their black wings and caps are instantly recognizable during the summer, but less so this time of year. Learn more about them here: https://nhaudubon.org/bird-of-the-month-american-goldfinch/19 Feb 2026 21:49 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfal52kn7t2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mf5olwkyzr2bIn this #RareBirdAlert: a Black-crowned Night-Heron was seen at South Mill Pond in Portsmouth on February 9th-14th. Read more in the full article: https://nhaudubon.org/rba-february-16-2026/ Photo by Jim Sparrell of the Black-crowned Night-Heron at South Mill Pond on February 14, 2026.18 Feb 2026 18:13 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf5olwkyzr2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mejkjqggsu2sA highlight from this #RareBirdAlert: a Red-shouldered Hawk was seen in Rochester, and one was seen in Dover, both during the past week. See the other featured sightings: https://nhaudubon.org/rba-february-9-2026/ A Red-shouldered Hawk photographed by Steve Mirick on February 4, 2026.10 Feb 2026 18:07 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mejkjqggsu2shttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3me7we5wodo2eAll ages and experience levels are welcome in the Backyard Winter Bird Survey! New to birding? We’ve got you covered. Our website includes ID tips, feeder advice, and ideas for making your backyard a haven for winter wildlife. Visit backyardwinterbirds.nhaudubon.org to learn more!06 Feb 2026 22:12 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3me7we5wodo2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mdxwepypxd2bThis #RareBirdAlert features sightings of Fox Sparrows, a White-crowned Sparrow, an "Ipswich" Savannah Sparrow, and more species. Read on here: https://nhaudubon.org/rba-february-2-2026/ Photo by Jim Sparrell of a Fox Sparrow at Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge. April 2017.03 Feb 2026 17:51 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdxwepypxd2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mdobqsju462iShare your love for birds this Valentine’s weekend and join our 39th annual Backyard Winter Bird Survey. Participation is easier than ever. Visit backyardwinterbirds.nhaudubon.org to learn more and take part. Photo of a Pine Grosbeak by Len Medlock.30 Jan 2026 21:48 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdobqsju462ihttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mdlsc6ss6o2uListen to the latest #SomethingWild to learn more about some of the excitement that ice brings to the natural world - with an interesting focus on beavers: https://www.nhpr.org/show/something-wild/2026-01-22/something-wild-when-ice-rewrites-the-wild Photos by Grace McCulloch.29 Jan 2026 22:06 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdlsc6ss6o2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mde7v2rirr2sA highlight from this #RareBirdAlert includes nine Black Vultures seen at Hurd Farm in Hampton on January 24th. Read the other unique sightings: https://nhaudubon.org/rba-january-26-2026/ (Photo of a Black Vulture seen on January 24, 2026. Taken by Steve Mirick.)26 Jan 2026 21:48 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mde7v2rirr2shttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mcur6v5fq42xThis #RareBirdAlert includes sightings of Winter Wrens, Long-tailed Ducks, Red-shouldered Hawks, and more. See more here: https://nhaudubon.org/rba-january-19-2026/ (Photo by Jim Sparrell of a Winter Wren at Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge. January 2022.)20 Jan 2026 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcur6v5fq42xhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mcaz4zpudt2pThis #RareBirdAlert highlights a Snow Goose in Rye, a Merlin in Concord, a Baltimore Oriole in Kingston, and more! Read about the sightings here: https://nhaudubon.org/rba-january-12-2026/ (Photo by Jim Sparrell of a Snow Goose at Hampton Beach State Park in January 2022.)12 Jan 2026 21:44 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcaz4zpudt2phttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mbwu6zmnpx2qThe second Featured Finch in our #BirdoftheMonth is the Evening Grosbeak - a favorite of Pam Hunt's. Read her article to learn about their fluctuating population. https://nhaudubon.org/bird-of-the-month-evening-grosbeak/08 Jan 2026 20:49 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbwu6zmnpx2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mbrj7g2fho2qA new year means fresh bird lists and exciting first-of-year sightings. January is full of birding opportunities in New Hampshire. Discover what to watch each month, and where to find them, on the Joy of Birding, the new online home of New Hampshire Bird Records: joyofbirding.nhaudubon.org. https://joyofbirding.nhaudubon.org06 Jan 2026 17:49 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbrj7g2fho2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mbpg7eoja42bThis #RareBirdAlert includes reports of the winter visitors, Pine Grosbeaks. See the full list of unique sightings here: https://nhaudubon.org/rba-january-5-2026/ Photo by Steve Mirick of a Pine Grosbeak on January 4, 2026.05 Jan 2026 21:50 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbpg7eoja42bhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhaudubon.bsky.social/post/3mb5gjysrmh2wThis #RareBirdAlert features highlights from the Jeffrey’s Ledge Christmas Bird Count: six Atlantic Puffins, 84 Razorbills, 1126 Dovekies, three Thick-billed Murres, 15 Common Murres,142 Black-legged Kittiwakes, three Iceland Gulls, and one Northern Fulmar. https://nhaudubon.org/ra-december-29-2025/29 Dec 2025 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:7gxhmsuxc4rt2mzd6vvdwv24/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb5gjysrmh2w