(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
This young Cliff Swallow, photographed by Pam Hunt, is almost ready to leave its nest in Danbury on July 5, 2020. Read Pam’s report on last summer’s survey of this
Birds have long been recognized as environmental indicators. From the oft-repeated tale of miners’ canaries, to Silent Spring, to Spotted Owls in old-growth forest, we’ve relied on or pointed to
Diane De Luca has been collecting phenology data since 2012, including the dates of first emergence of multiple perennial wildflowers. According to Diane, “The dates have been remarkably consistent for
Breeding Rusty Blackbirds were found at 40 sites in 2020 with confirmed fledging from 17 nests. Researchers continue to follow Rusty Blackbirds with nanotags including the female pictured above that
Scott Weidensaul and Todd Alleger completed the installation of a new Motus receiving station at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, NH on January 14, 2021 (photo by Chris Matlack). The
(by Phil Brown) 2020 marked the 16th consecutive season of raptor migration monitoring at the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory, which is located within Miller State Park in Peterborough. Between September
(by Chris Martin) New Hampshire’s Peregrine Falcon breeding population continues its very gradual rebound. Spring 2020 marked the 40th consecutive year of Peregrine Falcon breeding season monitoring and management in
by Chris Martin Volunteer eagle-watchers from around New Hampshire are beginning to report that they are seeing eagle pairs ferrying sticks and grasses to their nests in preparation for the
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Provides Grant to Track Species of Greatest Concern in New England A major grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will enable a New
