NH Audubon

Birding Outing at Hoyt Wildlife Sanctuary
2024-02-17 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Hoyt Wildlife Sanctuary, NH-153 N, East Madison, NH, 03849, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at Hoyt Wildlife Sanctuary in East Madison.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the parking area along Route 153 and explores the trails with Devin Guilfoyle, Newfound Audubon Center coordinator. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
Binocular rental included with ticket. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not permitted at Audubon sanctuaries.

Birding Outing at Ponemah Bog
2024-02-24 08:30 - 10:00 | Ponemah Bog Wildlife Sanctuary, Rhodora Drive, Amherst, NH, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at Ponemah Bog Audubon Sanctuary in Amherst.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the Ponemah Bog trailhead and explores the trails with local birder, Joe Mahoney. We will be focusing on the birds who return early from their migration. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
Binocular rental included with ticket. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not permitted at Audubon sanctuaries.

Birding Outing at Brockway Nature Preserve
2024-03-02 08:00 - 09:30 | Brockway Nature Preserve, Farrington Corner Road, Hopkinton, NH, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the Brockway Nature Preserve!
This is an informal birding outing that begins at Brockway Nature Preserve in Hopkinton and explores the trails with Devin Guilfoyle, Newfound Center Coordinator. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
Binocular rental included with ticket. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not permitted at Audubon sanctuaries.

Birding Outing at Chase Wildlife Sanctuary
2024-03-09 08:30 - 10:00 | Samuel Myron Chase Wildlife Sanctuary, Jewett Road, Hopkinton, NH, 03229, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the Chase Wildlife Sanctuary in Hopkinton.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the Chase Wildlife Sanctuary and explores the trails with local birder, Joe Mahoney. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
Binocular rental included with ticket. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not permitted at Audubon sanctuaries.

Birding Outing at Merrimack River Outdoor Education and Conservation Area
2024-03-16 08:00 - 09:30 | Merrimack River Outdoor Education & Conservation Area, 2-82 Portsmouth Street, Concord, NH, 03103, United States
Join NH Audubon for a free birding outing along the trails at the Merrimack River Outdoor Education and Conservation Area in Concord!
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the parking lot off of Portsmouth Street and explores the trails with Devin Guilfoyle, Newfound Center Coordinator. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
Binocular rental included with registration. Walk held here courtesy of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season.

Birding Outing at Massabesic Center
2024-03-23 08:30 - 10:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the Massabesic Center in Auburn.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the Massabesic Center and explores the trails with local birder, Joe Mahoney. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
Binocular rental included with ticket. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not permitted at Audubon sanctuaries.

Birding Outing at Pondicherry Wildlife Sanctuary
2024-03-30 08:00 - 09:30 | Pondicherry Wildlife Sanctuary, Presidential Rail Trail, 289 Airport Road, Whitefield, NH, 03598, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the Pondicherry Rail Trail at Pondicherry Wildlife Sanctuary!
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the parking lot on Airport Rd in Whitefield and explores the trails with Devin Guilfoyle, Newfound Center Coordinator. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
Binocular rental included with ticket. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not permitted at Audubon sanctuaries.

Bird Outing at Livingston Park
2024-04-06 08:30 - 10:00 | Livingston Park, 156 Hooksett Rd, Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at Dorrs Pond in Livingston Park in Manchester. We will begin from the parking lot at Dorrs Pond, which will be the first right as you enter the park’s main entrance.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the Dorrs Pond parking lot at Livingston Park and explores the trails with local birder, Joe Mahoney and the Massabesic Center’s education coordinator, Slater Roosa. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
Cost is $8/members or $10/non-members, please contact Slater Roosa if this may be a barrier for your participation. Binocular rental included with ticket. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.

Birding Outing at McLane Center
2024-04-13 08:00 - 09:30 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the McLane Center!
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the McLane Center parking lot in Concord and explores the trails with Mark Suomala, NH Audubon volunteer and former NHA field biologist. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
Binocular rental included with ticket. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not permitted at Audubon sanctuaries.

Bird Outing at Cedar Swamp Preserve
2024-04-19 08:30 - 10:00 | Cedar Swamp Preserve, Countryside Boulevard, Manchester, NH, 03102, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the Cedar Swamp Preserve in Manchester.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the Cedar Swamp Preserve and explores the trails with local birder, Joe Mahoney and the Massabesic Center’s education coordinator, Slater Roosa. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group. This outing is accessible via public transportation, on Manchester Transit Authority’s Bus 11 route.
Cost is $8/members or $10/non-members, please contact Slater Roosa if this may be a barrier for your participation. Binocular rental included with ticket. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not allowed on this walk. See here for directions to Cedar Swamp Preserve.

Birding Outing at Hebron Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary
2024-04-27 08:00 - 09:30 | Hebron Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, 43.693486,-71.8022052, Hebron, NH, 03241, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the Hebron Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary!
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the parking lot at Ash Cottage on 50 N Shore Road in Hebron and explores the trails with Devin Guilfoyle, Newfound Center Coordinator. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
Binocular rental included with ticket. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season.

Birding Outing at Broadview Farm Conservation Area
2024-05-04 08:30 - 10:00 | Broadview Farm Conservation Area, Young Road, Derry, NH, 03038, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at Broadview Farm in Derry, NH. We will meet at the Young Road parking lot.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at Young Road parking lot at Broadview Farm Conservation Area and explores the trails with local birder and Massabesic Center Advisory Committee member, Joe Mahoney. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
Cost is $8/members or $10/non-members, please contact Slater Roosa if this may be a barrier for your participation. Binocular rental included with ticket. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.

Pondicherry Migratory Bird Day: Outing One
2024-05-11 06:00 - 08:00 | Airport Marsh Overlook, Airport Rd., Whitefield, NH, United States
The 22nd Annual Pondicherry Migratory Bird Day is Saturday, May 11, 2024. Two consecutive walks are free and open to the public. The first event, which starts at 6 am and ends at 8 am, meets at the overlook at Airport Marsh on Airport Road (adjacent to the Mt. Washington Regional Airport) in Whitefield, NH. Airport Marsh has a mix of water, wetland, shrub, and grassland habitat. Over the past several years, 183 species have been recorded at Airport Marsh, although we will be happy with 40 species.
The second event starts at the Pondicherry Trailhead at 289 Airport Road in Whitefield, NH, at 8 am. We will walk the rail trail to Cherry Pond, a distance of 1.5 miles. We will look and listen for various warblers and other species. From the Tudor Richard Observation Platform at Cherry Pond, guides will lead walks to Little Cherry Pond, searching for black-backed woodpeckers and migrating warblers. We will also visit Moorhen Marsh for wetland species, including marsh wrens and swamp sparrows. We have several expert volunteer guides to help us find and identify species.
We generally finish around 2 pm, although birders can stay longer or leave earlier. The total walking distance for the Cherry and Little Cherry Ponds walk is around 5 miles with an elevation change of only 20 feet. Bring binoculars, lunch, water, and dress for the weather. We may encounter a few black flies. This particular date is often the birdiest weekend of the migration season. The event is free and is sponsored by the Ammonoosuc Chapter of NH Audubon, Friends of Pondicherry, and the Silvio Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge.
The theme for World Migratory Bird Day 2024 is “Protect Insects, Protect Birds.” Free educational posters featuring this theme will be available.
The Friends of Pondicherry website.
If you have any questions, contact the organizer David Govatski at David.Govatski@gmail.com

Pondicherry Migratory Bird Day: Outing Two
2024-05-11 08:00 - 14:00 | Pondicherry Wildlife Sanctuary, Presidential Rail Trail, 289 Airport Road, Whitefield, NH, 03598, United States
The 22nd Annual Pondicherry Migratory Bird Day is Saturday, May 11, 2024. Two consecutive walks are free and open to the public. The first event, which starts at 6 am and ends at 8 am, meets at the overlook at Airport Marsh on Airport Road in Whitefield, NH. Airport Marsh has a mix of water, wetland, shrub, and grassland habitat. Over the past several years, 183 species have been recorded at Airport Marsh, although we will be happy with 40 species.
The second event starts at the Pondicherry Trailhead at 289 Airport Road in Whitefield, NH, at 8 am. We will walk the rail trail to Cherry Pond, a distance of 1.5 miles. We will look and listen for various warblers and other species. From the Tudor Richard Observation Platform at Cherry Pond, guides will lead walks to Little Cherry Pond, searching for black-backed woodpeckers and migrating warblers. We will also visit Moorhen Marsh for wetland species, including marsh wrens and swamp sparrows. We have several expert volunteer guides to help us find and identify species.
We generally finish around 2 pm, although birders can stay longer or leave earlier. The total walking distance for the Cherry and Little Cherry Ponds walk is around 5 miles with an elevation change of only 20 feet. Bring binoculars, lunch, water, and dress for the weather. We may encounter a few black flies. This particular date is often the birdiest weekend of the migration season. The event is free and is sponsored by the Ammonoosuc Chapter of NH Audubon, Friends of Pondicherry, and the Silvio Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge.
The theme for World Migratory Bird Day 2024 is “Protect Insects, Protect Birds.” Free educational posters featuring this theme will be available.
The Friends of Pondicherry website.
If you have any questions, contact the organizer David Govatski at David.Govatski@gmail.com

World Migratory Bird Day: Bird Outing at Massabesic Center
2024-05-11 08:30 - 10:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with NH Audubon this year! We will be hosting a few different outings across the state on May 11th to celebrate and enjoy our feathered friends.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the Massabesic Center in Auburn and explores the trails with local birder and Massabesic Center Advisory Committee member, Joe Mahoney. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
Cost is $8/members or $10/non-members, please contact Slater Roosa if this may be a barrier for your participation. Binocular rental included with ticket. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.

Jack Gleason Memorial Nature Walk
2024-05-11 08:30 - 10:00 | Ponemah Bog Wildlife Sanctuary, Rhodora Drive, Amherst, NH, United States
In celebration of World Migratory Bird Day, a guided nature walk at Ponemah Bog Wildlife Sanctuary.

Weeks State Park Migratory Bird Day Walk
2024-05-16 07:00 - 11:00 | Weeks State Park, Summit Road, Route 3, Lancaster, NH, 03584, United States
The Weeks State Park Migratory Bird Day Walk is Thursday, May 16, 2024. The walk starts at 7 am at the Parking Lot at the start of the Weeks State Park Summit Road, just off of US Route 3 in Lancaster. We will then take a leisurely 3-mile round trip walk along the Auto Road to the summit of Mt Prospect, gaining 800 feet of elevation. Along the way, we should see various warblers, vireos, and flycatchers, as well as a variety of spring wildflowers.
We typically finish at 11 am and then offer an optional side trip to Martin Meadow Pond, where we will look for loons, osprey, and bald eagles. The birding walk is sponsored by the Weeks State Park Association and is free and open to the public.
The theme of World Migratory Bird Day 2024 is “Protect Insects, Protect Birds.” Free educational posters featuring this theme will be available.
The Weeks State Park Association website.
If you have any questions, contact the organizer David Govatski at David.Govatski@gmail.com.

Birding Outing at Paradise Point
2024-05-24 08:00 - 09:00 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States
Celebrate the opening of Paradise Point Nature Center by joining NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at Paradise Point Wildlife Sanctuary!
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the parking lot of Paradise Point at 290 N Shore Road in Hebron and explores the trails with Devin Guilfoyle, Newfound Center Coordinator. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group. Following the walk, explore the nature center as it opens for the season!
Binocular rental included with ticket. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over uneven trails and terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season.

Black Birders Week 2024 Black Heritage Trail: Touring & Birding
2024-06-01 09:00 - 10:30 | Black Heritage Trail of NH, 222 Court St., Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
In honor of Black Birders Week, NH Audubon and the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire are partnering for a guided tour in Portsmouth. Learn about the rich and often forgotten African-American history of New Hampshire while keeping an eye out for birds and other local wildlife! Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start of the trail tour. Free parking is available at the Parrott Ave. Parking Lot and along streets nearby. All ages are welcome. Space is limited and registration is required.

All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire.

Birding Outing at the Massabesic Center
2024-09-07 08:30 - 10:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the Massabesic Center in Auburn, NH. We will meet at the front doors of the main building.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at Massabesic Center trailhead and explores the trails with local birder and Massabesic Center Advisory Committee member, Joe Mahoney. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
This is a free event. Binocular rental is provided. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.

Birding Outing at the McLane Center
2024-09-13 08:00 - 09:30 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the McLane Center in Concord, NH. We will meet in the parking lot in front of the main building.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the McLane parking lot and explores the trails with local birder and NH Audubon volunteer (and former wildlife biologist), Mark Suomala. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
McLane provides various types of bird habitats, including forest, grassland, and edge habitats. We can expect to see birds such as mourning doves, eastern phoebes, and gray catbirds, as well as several woodpecker species and the potential of raptors such as red-tailed hawks.
This is a free event. Binocular rental is provided. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.

Birding Outing at Chase Wildlife Sanctuary
2024-09-21 08:30 - 10:00 | Samuel Myron Chase Wildlife Sanctuary, Jewett Road, Hopkinton, NH, 03229, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the Samuel Myron Chase Wildlife Sanctuary in Hopkinton, NH.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the Chase Trailhead on Jewett Road in Hopkinton and explores trails with Slater Roosa. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
The Chase Sanctuary is an excellent habitat for any birds who prefer marshes, riparian zones, or rivers. We can expect to see birds such as Red-Winged Blackbirds, Great Blue Herons, Eastern Kingbirds, and a variety of warblers and woodpeckers.
This is a free event. Binocular rental is provided. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.

Birding Outing at Deering Wildlife Sanctuary
2024-09-27 08:00 - 09:30 | Deering Wildlife Sanctuary, Clement Hill Road, Deering, NH, 03244, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the Deering Wildlife Sanctuary in Deering, NH. Deering is home to Black Fox Pond and some wetland habitat. Eastern bluebirds, wood ducks, and great crested flycatchers are often spotted here. We will meet in the parking area on Clement Hill Road.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the sanctuary parking lot on Clement Hill Road and explores the trails with Paradise Point Center Coordinator and NH Audubon educator Devin Guilfoyle. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
This is a free event. Binocular rental is provided. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.

Birding Outing at the Massabesic Center
2024-10-05 08:30 - 10:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the Massabesic Center in Auburn, NH. We will meet at the front doors of the main building.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at Massabesic Center trailhead and explores the trails with local birder and Massabesic Center Advisory Committee member, Joe Mahoney. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
The Massabesic Wildlife Refuge is home to many species who prefer open space and lakeshore habitats. You may see species such as Eastern Bluebirds, Tree Swallows, Red-shouldered Hawks, Common Loons, and Bald Eagles in the fields and on the lake.
This is a free event. Binocular rental is provided. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.

Birding Outing at the McLane Center
2024-10-11 08:00 - 09:30 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the McLane Center in Concord, NH. We will meet in the parking lot in front of the main building.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the McLane parking lot and explores the trails with Paradise Point coordinator and NH Audubon educator Devin Guilfoyle. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
McLane provides various types of bird habitats, including forest, grassland, and edge habitats. We can expect to see yearlong residents of New Hampshire, including White-breasted Nuthatches, Eastern Bluebirds, and Wild Turkeys, along with migrating waterfowl with what should be a gorgeous autumnal backdrop.
This is a free event. Binocular rental is provided. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.

Birding Outing at John Brockway Nature Preserve
2024-10-25 08:00 - 09:30 | Brockway Nature Preserve, Farrington Corner Road, Hopkinton, NH, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the John Brockway Nature Preserve in Hopkinton, NH. We will meet in the parking lot on Farrington Corner Road.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the parking lot and explores the trails with local birder and NH Audubon volunteer (and former wildlife biologist), Mark Suomala. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
The Brockway Preserve offers a trail system through a wooded area, running along a pond and ending near a beaver meadow. Potential species will include various migratory waterfowl, such as wood ducks, sparrows, such as song sparrows, and other woodland birds of New Hampshire.
This is a free event. Binocular rental is provided. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Due to the small size of the parking lot, carpooling is encouraged. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.

Backyard Winter Bird Survey Practice Walk
2025-01-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Practice your bird identification skills in anticipation of the Backyard Winter Bird Survey! Join Devin Guilfoyle, Newfound Center coordinator, as we look for common winter birds in NH and learn tricks to identify them. Grace McCulloch, community science project leader and organizer of the Backyard Winter Bird Survey, will also be around to answer any questions about the survey.
We will meet at the front doors of the Massabesic Center’s main building. This is an informal walk intended for novice birdwatchers, but experienced birdwatchers are also welcome to share their experience. The Massabesic Sanctuary is home to many woodland and grassland birds. Species seen recently include Eastern Bluebird, Red-shouldered Hawk, and Common Raven.
This is a free event with binocular rentals available. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.

Birding Outing at the McLane Center
2025-02-22 08:00 - 09:30 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
(Rescheduled from February 20)
Birding outings with NH Audubon are starting up again! Our first one of the year is set to take place on February 22 at the McLane Center at 8 am. Led by Newfound Center coordinator Devin Guilfoyle, this walk will focus on bird species that brave New Hampshire’s winters, including the Downy Woodpecker, the Tufted Titmouse, and the Dark-eyed Junco. We will meet at the parking lot in the McLane Center in front of the main entrance.
This is a free event with binocular rentals available. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy, snowy, or icy. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.

Birding Outing at Deering Wildlife Sanctuary
2025-03-08 08:00 - 09:30 | Deering Wildlife Sanctuary, Clement Hill Road, Deering, NH, 03244, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the Deering Wildlife Sanctuary in Deering, NH! Deering is home to Black Fox Pond and some wetland habitat. We will look for early migrants, such as Red-winged Blackbirds, American Robins, and Gray Catbirds.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the sanctuary parking lot on Clement Hill Road and explores the trails with Paradise Point Center Coordinator and environmental educator Devin Guilfoyle. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
This is a free event. Binocular rental is provided. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly uneven trails with some elevation change through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.
Please read NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver before submitting your RSVP. RSVPing to this event indicates that you agree to the waiver’s terms and conditions.

Birding Outing at the McLane Center
2025-03-22 08:00 - 09:30 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the McLane Center! McLane is home to grassland, forest, and freshwater habitats. We will look for migrating birds such as Canada Geese, Eastern Phoebes, and Gray Catbirds.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the center parking lot and explores the trails with former NH Audubon biologist Mark Suomala. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
This is a free event. Binocular rental is provided. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over varied trails with some elevation change through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.
Please read NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver before submitting your RSVP. RSVPing to this event indicates that you agree to the waiver’s terms and conditions.
