NH Audubon

Backyard Winter Bird Survey Practice Walk
2026-01-30 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | 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 & Public Programs Coordinator, and Grace McCulloch, Community Science Project Leader, as we look for common winter birds in NH and learn tricks to identify them. Grace will also introduce this survey, which has been done for 35+ years, and will 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 snowy, soggy, or muddy. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.
By attending this event, you and anyone you register on behalf of agree to NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver.

Birding Outing at the McLane Center
2026-02-13 08:00 - 09:30 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Birding outings with NH Audubon are starting up again! Led by Newfound Center & Public Programs 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.
By attending this event, you and anyone you register on behalf of agree to NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver.

Birding Outing at Mine Falls Park
2026-03-07 08:00 - 10:00 | Mine Falls Park, 26 Whipple St, Nashua, NH, 03060, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the Mine Falls Park in Nashua!
This is an informal birding outing that begins the Mine Falls Park parking lot and explores the trails with local birder and NH Audubon volunteer 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 area is home to many wetland and forest species. In the past in this time of year, we have seen birds such as Song Sparrows, a variety of ducks, and Canada Geese.
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. This site does not have bathroom access. Please contact Director of Education Lauren Betz with any questions.
By attending this event, you and anyone you register on behalf of agree to NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver.

Birding Outing at the Massabesic Center
2026-03-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Join us for a birding outing on the trails of the Massabesic Center! Led by local birder and NH Audubon volunteer Joe Mahoney, this walk will focus on bird species that are early returners to New Hampshire in spring, including Canada Geese, Tree Swallows, and Red-Winged Blackbirds. We will meet at the front doors of the Massabesic Center to begin. Please contact Director of Education Lauren Betz with any questions.
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.
By attending this event, you and anyone you register on behalf of agree to NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver.

Birding Outing at Horseshoe Pond
2026-03-27 08:00 - 10:00 | NH
Join us for a birding outing at Horseshoe Pond! This birding hotspot is a prime example of an oxbow lake, and is particularly notable for its waterfowl sightings. Species seen at this spot in the past in late March include Canada Geese, Ring-necked Ducks, and Hooded Mergansers.
This is an informal birding outing led by 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. We will meet at the parking lot on the corner of Commercial St. and Delta Drive. A NH Audubon educator will email more details before the event. Please contact Director of Education Lauren Betz with any questions.
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 snowy, soggy, or muddy. Dogs are not allowed on this walk. Registrants will receive an email with detailed parking instructions the day before the walk.
By attending this event, you and anyone you register on behalf of agree to NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver.
