Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge (NWR)
2022-09-25 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Established in 1992, the Great Bay NWR is home of over 225 species of birds. Join trip leader Susan Wrisley for a two mile loop through some of the refuge’s fields, forests, and beaver wetlands, including an overlook of Great Bay itself. Meet at the refuge parking area at 8 am.
Contact: Susan Wrisley at susan@wrisleyart.com
This field trip will be limited to 20 participants. Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up.

Birch St Community Gardens
2022-10-02 07:30 - 10:30
Join us for a round-up of sparrows and other fall migrants at the Community Gardens off Clinton Street in Concord. Fourteen species of sparrows have been seen here, more than any single location in the state, including both Clay-colored and Vesper Sparrows. Dickcissel, Blue Grosbeak, and Sedge Wren have also made appearances here. Meet at 7:30am at Birch Street (the road is now signed!).
Contact: Zeke Cornell at zekecornell@gmail.com
This field trip will be limited to 20 participants. Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up.

Coastal Migration Fall Field Trip
2022-10-08 08:15 - 12:00
The trip begins with a fall migration walk around Odiorne Point State Park and then continues south, birding along the New Hampshire coast looking for the expected fall migrants and perhaps even a rarity or two. Meet at the Odiorne Point parking lot at 8:15 am (the park opens at 8 am). A small entrance fee for the park is required.
Registration is not required. A small entrance fee is required to enter the park.

Contact: Contact: Steve Mirick, 978-374-0654 or smirick@comcast.net
Cancellations will be posted on the Seacoast Chapter website.

Seacoast Chapter Fall Pelagic Birding Trip
2022-10-10 07:30 - 17:00 | Rye Harbor, 1870 Ocean Blvd (Rte 1A), Rye, NH, 03870, United States
Monday, October 10 Dockside 7:30 am for an 8 am departure from Rye Harbor, NH—MV Granite State
In past years the October pelagic out of Rye harbor has ventured into MA, NH, and ME waters and has turned up interesting birds including four species of Shearwater (Great, Manx, Cory’s, and Sooty), 2 species of Phalarope (Red-necked and Red), Pomarine Jaeger, Northern Fulmar, Leach’s Storm- petrel and other species such as Atlantic Puffin, Razorbill, and Dovekie. (But obviously as with any trip no bird species is guaranteed or should to be expected!). Veteran birder Steve Mirick will lead the all-day trip. The cost is $75 per person to cover fuel, boat time, and the cost of chum.
Registration is limited to 50 and participants should be fully vaccinated. As the event nears, for additional details and to sign-up, visit the Seacoast Chapter website.
Contact: Holly Bauer, Field Trip Coordinator.

Late-season Migration at Pack Monadnock
2022-10-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Pack Monadnock, 13 Miller Park Road, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States
Join Phil Brown, the Harris Center’s Bird Conservation Director, for a half day of hawk watching at the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory in Peterborough. We will hope for late season migration which, in mid-October, can include Golden Eagles and Northern Goshawks, large flocks of migrant Canada Geese, songbirds, and even scoters!
Learn hawk watching ID tips from the experts and learn about the different migration strategies and behaviors of up to 15 migratory raptor species. During a visit to the hawk watch, you’ll experience NH’s birding culture and immerse yourself in a long-standing community science project that is a partnership between the Harris Center and NH Audubon. Meet at the Observatory for the 10 am start time, and stay as long as you’d like. The Park usually closes by 4 pm in late October. Weather conditions may cancel.
State park reservations with Miller State Park and a small fee are required for visiting Pack Monadnock. Visit their website for more information on park fees and reservations, as well as accessibility.
Contact: Phil Brown.
Registration is limited to 15 and participants should be fully vaccinated. As the event nears, for additional details and to sign-up, visit the Seacoast Chapter website.

Maine Coast Fall Field Trip
2022-11-02 09:00 - 12:00
Join trip leaders Linda Maley and Ann Ablowich looking for seabirds, raptors, and late migrating songbirds along the southern Maine coast. Meet at the Perkins Cove parking lot at 9 am. From Perkins Cove we will bird Marginal Way, Nubble Light and Seapoint Beach. Dress warmly in layers and bring water and lunch or snack.
Registration is limited to 20 and participants should be fully vaccinated. As the event nears, visit the Seacoast Chapter website for more information and to sign-up.
Contact: Linda Maley.

Birds of the Winter Coast
2023-01-14 09:00 - 12:00
Join veteran birder and former ornithology instructor Rich Aaronian to look for the birds that make the New Hampshire coast their home during the winter. The trip will start at Hampton Beach State Park and proceed up the coast as we look for loons, scoters, mergansers, grebes, shorebirds, and perhaps other specialties such as “white-winged gulls”, Horned Larks, and Snow Buntings. Dress warmly in layers and bring water and lunch or snack.
Contact: Rich Aaronian.
Registration is limited to 20 and participants should be fully vaccinated. As the event nears, visit the Seacoast Chapter website for more information and to sign-up.

North Country Winter Finch Trip
2023-02-07 08:00 - 10:00
The seacoast chapter heads north again this year with leader Lori Charron to look for winter finches. Meet at the McDonald’s in Gorham, 214 Main Street, at 8 am.
The trip is limited to 16 participants and carpooling is encouraged.
Contact: Lori Charron
Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up.

Bob Hull Memorial Bluebird Walk
2023-04-08 08:00 - 10:00
Help trip leader David Blezard clean out bluebird boxes, look for early migrants and lingering winter birds, and get yourself in the mood for spring. Meet at the UNH Parking Lot B at 8am. Contact: David Blezard blezard@mac.com or call 603-343-1223. Registration is not required.
Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details.

Owl Prowl
2023-04-22 04:00 - 07:00
Join our always popular search for owls and sunrise birds. Meet at 4am (!) at the Mill Road Plaza parking lot in Durham. Be prepared for a long and possibly a bit wet, but leisurely walk through the woods. Wear appropriate footwear and bring insect repellent. Contact: Steve Mirick at smirick@comcast.net or 978-374- 0654.
Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up as the event nears.

Kwaks Wildlife Sanctuary
2023-04-23 08:00 - 10:00
Join New Hampshire Audubon President Doug Bechtel in exploring NH Audubon’s Kwaks Wildlife Sanctuary in Newmarket. We will look for early spring migratory song birds and learn a bit about the plants and habitats that make the Kwaks Sanctuary an important part of the Follett’s Brook Watershed. Meet at 8 am at the parking lot.
The trip is limited to 20 participants.
Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up as the event nears.

BBW Deer Hill Wildlife Management Area
2023-05-06 07:00 - 10:00
Bird the varied habitats of the Deer Hill Wildlife Management Area with trip leader Scott Heron. With 188 species seen on the property, in the spring Deer Hill can be full of migrating passerines and breeding water birds. Meet at the entrance gate on Pine Road in Brentwood. Contact: Scott Heron at smheron@gmail.com.
This field trip will be limited to 25 participants. Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up.

Beginner Bird Walks (BBW)
The NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter will have five Beginner Bird Walks (BBW) this spring, 2023. Although these walks are geared with the beginner birder in mind, birders of all levels of expertise are encouraged to participate and share their experiences. Children are gladly welcome with an adult. Participants should be fully vaccinated and are encouraged to bring binoculars, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen.

BBW Burley Farms
2023-05-13 07:00 - 10:00
With fields, forests, a beaver pond, and a heron rookery Burley Farms is great spot to look for birds. Join trip leader Greg Tillman to explore some of the property’s varied habitats. Meet at the parking area at 245 North River Rd in Epping at 7am. Contact: Greg Tillman at gregtillman@comcast.net
This field trip will be limited to 20 participants. Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up.

Beginner Bird Walks (BBW)
The NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter will have five Beginner Bird Walks (BBW) this spring, 2023. Although these walks are geared with the beginner birder in mind, birders of all levels of expertise are encouraged to participate and share their experiences. Children are gladly welcome with an adult. Participants should be fully vaccinated and are encouraged to bring binoculars, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen.

BBW Pickering Ponds
2023-05-14 07:00 - 12:00
One of the top 10 birding spots in New Hampshire, this walk will traverse Rochester city park trails along the Cocheco River and around the former wastewater treatment settling ponds. Meet at the Pickering Ponds parking area at 7 am. The entrance is about a mile south of the Rochester Wastewater Treatment Plant on Pickering Road (opposite mailbox #452).
This field trip will be limited to 20 participants
Contact: Dan Hubbard at danielhubbard@peoplepc.com or 603-978-0218.
This field trip will be limited to 20 participants. Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up.

Beginner Bird Walks (BBW)
The NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter will have six Beginner Bird Walks (BBW) this spring, 2022. Although these walks are geared with the beginner birder in mind, birders of all levels of expertise are encouraged to participate and share their experiences. Children are gladly welcome with an adult. Participants should be fully vaccinated and are encouraged to bring binoculars, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen.

BBW Pickering Ponds
2023-05-17 07:00 - 12:00
An encore of the very popular Pickering Ponds walk on May 14. One of the top 10 birding spots in New Hampshire, this walk will traverse Rochester city park trails along the Cocheco River and around the former wastewater treatment settling ponds. Meet at the Pickering Ponds parking area at 7am. The entrance is about a mile south of the Rochester Wastewater Treatment Plant on Pickering Road (opposite mailbox #374). Contact: Dan Hubbard at danielhubbard@peoplepc.com or 603-978-0218.
This field trip will be limited to 20 participants. Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up.

Beginner Bird Walks (BBW)
The NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter will have five Beginner Bird Walks (BBW) this spring, 2023. Although these walks are geared with the beginner birder in mind, birders of all levels of expertise are encouraged to participate and share their experiences. Children are gladly welcome with an adult. Participants should be fully vaccinated and are encouraged to bring binoculars, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen.

Marsh Birds of World End Pond
2023-05-21 06:30 - 09:30
World End Pond is one of the top birding hotspots in southeast New Hampshire and it is home to many specialties not easily found elsewhere in the state. At almost 100 acres, one of the best ways to discover its birdlife is by kayak. Join Kyle Wilmarth as he leads a trip paddling through the pond and marsh. Meet at the boat launch at the end of Theresa Avenue in Salem.
This field trip will be limited to 7 participants.
Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up as the event nears.

BBW Strafford County Farm
2023-05-21 07:00 - 12:00
With habitat for water birds, raptors and song birds, this walk will include the Don Black Trail and the hedgerows around the fields of the conserved property. The walk will last as long as participants choose, but not beyond noon. Contact: Dan Hubbard at danielhubbard@peoplepc.com or 603-978-0218.
This field trip will be limited to 20 participants. Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up.
Meet at 7am across from the Stafford County Work Program at 266 County Farm Road. Follow County Farm Road and take a left at the stop sign and then an immediate left to continue along behind the jail to the parking lot across from the entrance to the Strafford County Work Program.
Beginner Bird Walks (BBW)
The NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter will have five Beginner Bird Walks (BBW) this spring, 2023. Although these walks are geared with the beginner birder in mind, birders of all levels of expertise are encouraged to participate and share their experiences. Children are gladly welcome with an adult. Participants should be fully vaccinated and are encouraged to bring binoculars, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen.

Annual Surry Birds and Blooms Walk
2023-05-21 07:00 - 12:00
Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join local birder Dave Hoitt and wildflower enthusiast Wendy Ward on this moderate walk looking for birds and wildflowers in open field, wetland, and woodland habitats. Meet at the Surry Town Hall parking lot at 7am. The trip should end by noon. Bring field guides, binoculars, drink, snack and bug/tick repellant. Cost: free.
For more info contact weward0@yahoo.com or 603-352-0987 (Dave).

Photo: Clay-colored Sparrow, by Steve Mirick.

Pickering Ponds Nest Walk
2023-06-03 07:00 - 12:00
Join us as we look for nests and other evidence of breeding birds on the trails around the ponds and along the Cocheco River. Meet at the Pickering Ponds parking area at 7 am. The entrance is about a mile south of the Rochester Wastewater Treatment Plant on Pickering Road (opposite mailbox #452).
This field trip will be limited to 20 participants
Contact: Dan Hubbard at danielhubbard@peoplepc.com or 603-978-0218.
This field trip will be limited to 20 participants. Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up.

Beginner Bird Walks (BBW)
The NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter will have six Beginner Bird Walks (BBW) this spring, 2022. Although these walks are geared with the beginner birder in mind, birders of all levels of expertise are encouraged to participate and share their experiences. Children are gladly welcome with an adult. Participants should be fully vaccinated and are encouraged to bring binoculars, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen.

Birds and Butterflies of Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge
2023-07-08 08:00 - 12:00
Join Steve Mirick and explore the birds and butterflies (weather permitting!) of the refuge and adjacent areas. Be prepared for a long, but level walk and the possibility of biting insects. Meet at 8 am at the trailhead for the Cherry Pond Trail at 289 Airport Road, Whitefield.
Contact: Steve Mirick, 978-374-0654 or email smirick@comcast.net
Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up as the event nears.

Seacoast Chapter Field Trip - Coastal Migration
2023-10-07 08:00 - 10:00
The trip will be a long walk around the varied habitats of Odiorne Point State Park, the top birding hotspot in New Hampshire. We will look for the expected fall migrants and perhaps even a rarity or two. Meet at the Odiorne Point parking lot at 8:15 (the park opens at 8:00). A small entrance fee for the park is required. Contact: Steve Mirick, 978-374-0654 or email smirick@comcast.net.
This field trip will be limited to 20 participants. As the event nears, visit the Seacoast Chapter site for more information and to sign-up.

Seacoast Chapter Field Trip - Birch St Community Gardens
2023-10-08 07:30 - 10:30
Join us for a round-up of sparrows and other fall migrants at the Community Gardens off Clinton Street in Concord. Fourteen species of sparrows have been seen here, more than any single location in the state, including both Clay-colored and Vesper Sparrows. Dickcissel, Blue Grosbeak, and Sedge Wren have also made appearances here. Meet at 7:30 at Birch Street (the road is now signed). Contact: Zeke Cornell at zekecornell@gmail.com
This field trip will be limited to 20 participants. As the event nears, visit the Seacoast Chapter site for more information and to sign-up.

Seacoast Chapter Field Trip - Hawk Watch at Pack Monadnock
2023-10-10 10:00 - 14:00
Join Phil Brown, the Harris Center’s Bird Conservation Director, for a half day of hawk watching at the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory in Peterborough. We will hope for a good mid-season migration flight which, in mid-October, can include several species of hawks and falcons as well as flocks of migrant Canada Geese, songbirds, and even scoters!
Learn hawk watching ID tips from the experts and learn about the different migration strategies and behaviors of up to 15 migratory raptor species. During a visit to the hawk watch, you’ll experience NH’s birding culture and immerse yourself in a long-standing community science project that is a partnership between the Harris Center and NH Audubon.
Meet at the Observatory for the 10 am start time, and stay as long as you’d like. The park usually closes by 4 pm in mid-October. Weather conditions may cancel.
State park reservations with Miller State Park and a small fee are required for visiting Pack Monadnock. For more information on park fees and reservations, as well as accessibility, visit here. For more information on this outing, contact Phil Brown at brown@harriscenter.org.
This field trip will be limited to 15 participants. As the event nears, visit the Seacoast Chapter site for more information and to sign-up.

Birds of the Winter Coast
2024-01-20 09:00 - 12:00
Join veteran birder and former ornithology instructor Rich Aaronian to look for the birds that make the New Hampshire coast their home during the winter. The trip will start at Hampton Beach State Park and proceed up north the coast as we look for loons, scoters, mergansers, grebes, shorebirds, and perhaps other specialties such as “white-winged gulls”, Horned Larks, and Snow Buntings. Dress warmly in layers and bring water and a snack.
Contact Rich Aaronian for more information at raaronian@exeter.edu. Registration is limited to 20. As the event nears, please revisit this site to sign up.

Seabrook Town Forest
2024-03-30 09:00 - 11:00
With diverse habitats of a large pond, mixed deciduous and coniferous woods, open fields, and shrubby thickets, the Seabrook Town Forest and Wellfield supports a wide variety of birds. Join trip leaders Ashton Almeida and Aidan Felch to explore this under-birded area. Meet by the gate at the end of Old New Boston Road at 9:00 am. Be prepared for the possibility of some wet trails. Contact Ashton Almeida or Aidan Felch with any questions.

The trip is limited to 10 participants. As the event nears, visit the Seacoast Chapter site for more information and to sign-up.

Bob Hull Memorial Bluebird Walk
2024-04-13 08:00 - 10:00
Help trip leader David Blezard clean out bluebird boxes, look for early migrants and lingering winter birds, and get yourself in the mood for spring.
Each year, volunteers join together on a field trip to repair and maintain Bluebird boxes throughout Durham in honor of Bob Hull and his wife Sheila. Bob maintained, replaced, and installed countless Bluebird boxes in Durham. Each year we honor these two beloved members of the Seacoast chapter by carrying on their work in maintaining and repairing these boxes.
During our annual trip we visit many locations where Bob originally installed boxes. We replace those in need of replacing, fix what we can, and clean out the boxes. We also search for early spring migrants. Birds we frequently see on the trip include Eastern Bluebird, Brown Creeper, Pileated Woodpecker, Fox Sparrow, Wilson’s Snipe, American Kestrel, Killdeer, and much, much more!
It can also be interesting to dissect the nests of bluebirds and the other birds that use these nest boxes. The trip provides great opportunities to connect with chapter members and is a favorite of many!
Meet at the UNH Parking Lot B at 8:00. Contact: David Blezard or call 603-343-1223. Registration is not required.

Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge
2024-04-16 07:30 - 10:30
Established in 1992, the Great Bay NWR is home of over 230 species of birds. Join trip leader Matt Tarr, a professional wildlife biologist and UNH Extension professor, for a two-mile loop through some of the refuge’s fields, forests, and beaver wetlands, including an overlook of Great Bay itself. Meet at the refuge parking area at 7:30 AM. Contact: Matt Tarr with any questions.
This field trip will be limited to 16 participants. As the event nears, visit the Seacoast Chapter site for more information and to sign-up.

Owl Prowl
2024-04-20 04:00 - 09:00
Join our always popular search for owls and sunrise birds. Meet at 4 am (!) at the Mill Road Plaza parking lot in Durham. Be prepared for a long, and possibly a bit wet, but leisurely walk through the woods. Wear appropriate footwear and bring insect repellent. Contact: Steve Mirick or 603-661-7703. The trip should end by approximately 9:00 AM.
This field trip will be limited to 20 participants. As the event nears, visit the Seacoast Chapter website for more information and to sign-up.

Beginner Bird Walk: Mast Road Natural Area
2024-05-04 07:00 - 09:00
The Southeast Land Trust’s Mast Road Natural area in Epping is 531 acres of wetlands, an active beaver pond, and early succession forest. It is home to the uncommon Black Gum including the largest three of that species in New Hampshire. Join trip leader Roger Stephenson to look for resident birds and early migrants. Meet at 7:00 am at the kiosk at Gate 3 (just east of 74 Mast Road). Contact: Roger Stephenson.
The trip is limited to 20 participants. As the event nears, visit the Seacoast Chapter website to sign-up. Although these walks are geared with the beginner birder in mind, birders of all levels of expertise are encouraged to participate and share their experiences. Children are gladly welcome with an adult. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen.

Beginner Bird Walk: Kwaks Wildlife Sanctuary
2024-05-11 08:00 - 10:00
Join New Hampshire Audubon President Doug Bechtel in exploring NH Audubon’s Kwaks Wildlife Sanctuary in Newmarket. We will look for early spring migratory song birds and learn a bit about the plants and habitats that make the Kwaks Sanctuary, an important part of the Follett’s Brook Watershed. Meet at 8:00 AM at the parking lot. Contact Holly Bauer with questions.
The trip is limited to 20 participants. As the event nears, visit the Seacoast Chapter website to sign-up. Although these walks are geared with the beginner birder in mind, birders of all levels of expertise are encouraged to participate and share their experiences. Children are gladly welcome with an adult. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen.
