(Story and photos by Pam Hunt) Few birds convey the spirit of winter and the holiday season like the Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis). This seems an appropriate symbolism, what with
(Story and photos by Pam Hunt) The Isles of Shoals off the New Hampshire coast are the southernmost breeding site in the world for the Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle), a
(by Pam Hunt) Most people probably don’t pay a lot of attention to Common Grackles (Quiscalus quiscula). Although they’re colorful enough in the right light, they don’t have a particularly
(by Pam Hunt) Fall migration is here, and while many birders focus on the warblers, thrushes, and sparrows starting to wing their way south, there’s another popular migrant species that’s
(by Pam Hunt) For most shorebirds, fall begins in July while many of our local songbirds are still nesting, and peaks in August and early September when over 15 species
(by Pam Hunt) If there is a New Hampshire bird species that more people have heard than seen it is the whip-poor-will, and its distinctive call can elicit a variety
(by Pam Hunt) If you’re inclined to hike in the high-elevation spruce-fir forests in the White Mountains, chances are you’ve at least heard a Blackpoll Warbler (unless you’ve also lost
(by Pam Hunt) The Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) is one of the most eagerly awaited migrants to return to New Hampshire each spring. The stunning red-and-black males can be difficult
(by Pam Hunt) Sometime in late April the first Barn Swallows (Hirundo rustica) will return to New Hampshire from their tropical wintering grounds, potentially as far away as the pampas
(by Pam Hunt) The following is an increasingly common sight at bird feeders throughout the Granite State. You’re watching your feeders when suddenly the songbirds scatter as a brown blur
