(by Chris Martin) In 2023, NH Audubon staff and a dedicated team of Peregrine Falcon volunteer observers confirmed 27 territorial pairs, tying 2022’s record high in New Hampshire (see Figure
(by Paul Nickerson) The Peregrine Falcon was extirpated from the eastern United States in the early 1950s. The primary cause of its demise was the pesticide DDT and metabolites ingested
(May 8 update: all four chicks are out in the world…) The Peregrine Falcons in Manchester have now hatched 4 of their 5 eggs. There are 4 fluffy, white young
(by Paul Nickerson) The framers of the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 realized early on that successfully identifying species in need of listing, and recovering those already listed,
Senior Scientist Rebecca Suomala has been studying Common Nighthawks in NH for years and will share her insights into why they are so difficult to keep track of in the
Motus network detects “our” Rusty Blackbirds heading north! (by Carol Foss) New Hampshire eBird received scattered Rusty Blackbird sightings in March and is receiving almost daily reports in April, but
(by Carol Foss) December 27, 2023 will mark the 50th anniversary of the day the Endangered Species Act of 1973 became effective. This landmark legislation provides for listing native species
(by Chris Martin) Bald Eagles continue to find new spots to set up breeding territories in the state. In 2022, NH Audubon staff and volunteers confirmed 92 territorial pairs, up
(by Carol Foss) For many years, NH Audubon staff have been collaborating with the National Wildlife Federation, NH Fish and Game Department, and MANY other agencies and organizations throughout the
(by Chris Martin) Spring 2022 marked the 42nd year in the post-DDT recovery era for New Hampshire’s Peregrine Falcon population. Once federally endangered, and still listed as state-threatened, NH’s Peregrines
