Peregrine Easter Egg!
(by Chris Martin) As you may already know, we are now up to 5 Peregrine Falcon eggs in the Brady Sullivan nest box. A 5th egg was laid on Easter!
April 7, 2021
Photos: Bald Eagle pair by Jack Dorsey, Bohemian Waxwings by Scott Heron, Round-leaved Sundew by Phil Brown.
(by Chris Martin) As you may already know, we are now up to 5 Peregrine Falcon eggs in the Brady Sullivan nest box. A 5th egg was laid on Easter!
The CDC is reporting a potential outbreak of salmonella in wild birds. New Hampshire has seen outbreaks in the past when we have had large irruptions of northern birds such
(by Melissa Moore) Signs of spring abound this time of year. We may loathe the mud, but all other seasonal signposts are greeted with enthusiasm. Pussy Willows are one of
Volunteer David Forsyth began to photograph the insects in the Pollinator Garden at the McLane Center in Concord in July of 2020. He quickly discovered how fascinating they were –
(by Pam Hunt) A couple of quizzes ago we featured the Carolina Wren, a southern species moving north into New Hampshire. This week’s bird is another southerner, and regularly confuses people unfamiliar with it for a couple of reasons. One is its name and the other is its range.
(by Jane Kolias) Wood Frogs (Lithobates sylvaticus) are one of the first frogs to emerge in spring from winter hibernation. They gather in vernal pools (seasonal depressional wetlands), to breed
This is New Hampshire Audubon’s Rare Bird Alert for Monday, April 5th, 2021. During the Corona virus outbreak NH Audubon encourages you to enjoy birding safely; please follow travel and
(by Pam Hunt) March is the time to start searching your local wetlands and rivers for migrating waterfowl, as warming temperatures lead to retreating ice and early spring rains create
(by Jane Kolias) Spotted salamanders (Abystoma maculatum) are one of the most common salamanders in New Hampshire as well as one of the largest, measuring up to 9 inches in
Join the staff and volunteers at New Hampshire Audubon’s Massabesic Center on April 24, 2021, for a day full of naturalist walks and nature activities. For COVID-19 safety, reservations are
NH Audubon would like to share its deep appreciation for the Friends of Ponemah Bog, who care for our sanctuary in Amherst, NH. These volunteers had an impressive year creating
(by Rebecca Suomala) New Hampshire has only two members of the Nightjar family (Caprimulgidae), Eastern Whip-poor-will and Common Nighthawk, both of which are monitored by NH Audubon. Why is this
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