NH Audubon

Seacoast Chapter Field Trip - Hawk Watch at Pack Monadnock
2023-10-10 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | NH
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.

The Balm for the Wounds We Bear Exhibit
2023-10-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-11 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-13 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-17 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-18 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-19 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-20 11:00 - 17:00 and 12 more dates | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Visit the McLane Center to see “The Balm for the Wounds We Bear” exhibit by Kathleen H. Peters! Kathleen works with many mediums as an artist – such as pottery, pastels, paint, cement, wood, metal, and glass. This exhibit showcases her paintings and appreciation for the beauty of simple things. Kathleen shares that her technical background in engineering has lead to her understanding material properties of the mediums she works with, allowing her to be precise and produce high quality works of art. She believes this skill allows her to fulfill her “greatest desire: to enrich the lives of others.” This exhibit will be in Concord from September 20, 2023 to December 20, 2023.
The Rookery by Kathleen Peters.
Visit Kathleen’s website for more information on her background and art.

Empty Skies: The Decline of Aerial Insectivores in the Northeast
2023-10-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Seacoast Science Center, Odiorne State Park, Route 1A, Rye, NH, United States
Join the NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter for their October in-person program: Empty Skies: The Decline of Aerial Insectivores in the
Northeast
Aerial insectivores are those birds that feed primarily on insects captured in flight and include nightjars, swifts and swallows. Many of these species, particularly swallows and the Chimney Swift, are experiencing significant population declines both in NH and across the Northeast and sometimes across their entire ranges. This program, presented by Pam Hunt, NH Audubon Avian Conservation Biologist, provides an overview of these species’ biology and population trends with a focus on swallows. What are the threats faced by swallows in the Northeast and what is and can be done to conserve them?
Pam Hunt has been interested in birds since the tender age of 12, when an uncle took her to Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge in NJ. She went on to earn a B.S. in biology from Cornell University, an M.A. in zoology from the University of Montana and, in 1995, a Ph.D. from Dartmouth College. Pam came to NH Audubon in 2000 after five years as adjunct faculty at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, NH. In her current position as Avian Conservation Biologist, she works closely with NH Fish and Game to coordinate and prioritize bird research and monitoring in the state and also authored NH’s “State of the Birds” report. Specific areas of interest include habitat use by early successional birds (particularly whip-poor-wills), conservation of aerial insectivores, and the effects of events outside the breeding season on long-distance migrants. Pam also coordinated the “NH Dragonfly Survey,” a five-year project that mapped distributions of these insects throughout the state and remains active in the dragonfly field.
In person meetings are held at the Seacoast Science Center at Odiorne State Park, Route 1A, Rye, NH. Wheelchair accessible. For more information on chapter programs, please contact: Dan Hubbard. Cancellations will be posted on the Seacoast Chapter website. To attend remotely, please register in advance for the Zoom program at the chapter website. Zoom programs begin at 7:30 pm, but feel free to sign on early after 7:15 pm to socialize. You can register right up through the start time. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the program.

Birding Walk at John Brockway Nature Preserve
2023-10-14 08:00 - 09:30 | Brockway Nature Preserve, Farrington Corner Road, Hopkinton, NH, United States
Since the season at Paradise Point has come to a close, our Center Coordinator Devin Guilfoyle will be assisting NH Audubon’s education team. As part of this role, some of Devin’s outdoor education programs will be birding walks at the John Brockway Nature Preserve in Hopkinton and the McLane Center in Concord. Birding walks at the Brockway Preserve are free to Hopkinton residents through an endowment from Dorothy Brockway Osborne. Binocular rental is included with registration. Whether you’re a lifelong birder or have never picked up a pair of binoculars, Devin hopes you join him for a nature walk!
Cost:
$8 for NH Audubon Members
$10 for non-members (Join or renew your membership today! Not sure of your membership status? Email our member services department or call (603) 224-9909 x310.)
Free to Hopkinton residents thanks to an endowment from Dorothy Brockway Osborne. RSVP required below.
Ticket purchase will generate a QR code and a printable ticket, however check-in is done via sign-up list. No hard-ticket copies will be required. Save the tree!
Photo: Cedar Waxwing by Walter Keane.

Fall Bird Walk at the Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion
2023-10-15 08:00 - 09:00 | Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion, 375 Little Harbor Road, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
Join NH Audubon President Doug Bechtel for an exploration of the Harbor Trail at Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion in Portsmouth, NH on Sunday, October 15 at 8am. There should be much to find during the fall migration. This walk is free; please use the RSVP button below to sign up.
We will meet at the entrance to the trail in the parking lot.

Birding Walk at Massabesic Center
2023-10-21 08:00 - 09:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Join NH Audubon for a bird-watching walk along the trails at the Massabesic Center in Auburn. Your guide will be Joe Mahoney, an active bird-watcher for more than 15 years who has traveled all around the country to find and study birds. Joe works in public education and he enjoys teaching and sharing his enthusiasm for birds and nature with people of all ages. All skill levels are welcome. If you are new to bird-watching, come and learn the basics. If you are an avid birder, come to share your expertise with the group and compare notes with Joe.
Binocular rental included with ticket. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk up to 1 mile over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be dry, muddy, or snowy, but there will always be birds to study and enjoy.
Cost:
$8 for NH Audubon Members
$10 for non-members (Join or renew your membership today! Not sure of your membership status? Email our member services department or call (603) 224-9909 x310.)
Ticket purchase will generate a QR code and a printable ticket, however check-in is done via sign-up list. No hard-ticket copies will be required. Save the tree!
Photo: Red-bellied Woodpecker by Pam Hunt

Tracking the Signs of the Season: Exploring Phenology with Diane De Luca
2023-10-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom Link, United States
What do budding wildflowers, metamorphosing frogs, and migrating hawks have in common? They are all undergoing life cycle phases that can be affected by climate change. Have you ever made notes about the first peeper you heard calling, the arrival of your first warbler, or your first sighting of a mourning cloak butterfly? Then you have been monitoring phenology! Documenting stories in our own backyards contributes to the impacts of climate change. This online presentation will share a nationwide effort to monitor these life cycle events, the phenology project at NH Audubon, and opportunities for you to get involved.
This presentation will take place virtually via Zoom.
Presenter:
Diane De Luca, Senior Biologist
Cost:
$12 for NH Audubon members
$15 for non-members (Join or renew your membership today! Not sure of your membership status? Email our member services department or call (603) 224-9909 x310.)
Registration Required by October 25, 2023
This event has been rescheduled from the original date of February 23rd.
All ticket purchases will generate a printable ticket with a QR code. Please keep the printable ticket with QR code for your records.
Zoom links will be sent to all virtual participants prior to the webinar. The link does not generate immediately, so your patience is appreciated. Every effort will be made to record the presentation for registered attendees who miss the livestream.
For accessibility requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman, at kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org.
The NH Audubon Scientist Series features our Senior Biologists sharing their research and data in monthly presentations at Massabesic Center during 2023.

Birding Walk at McLane Center
2023-10-28 08:00 - 09:30 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Since the season at Paradise Point has come to a close, our Center Coordinator Devin Guilfoyle will be assisting NH Audubon’s education team. As part of this role, some of Devin’s outdoor education programs will be birding walks at the John Brockway Nature Preserve in Hopkinton and the McLane Center in Concord. (Birding walks at the Brockway Preserve are free to Hopkinton residents through an endowment from Dorothy Brockway Osborne.) Binocular rental is included with registration. Whether you’re a lifelong birder or have never picked up a pair of binoculars, Devin hopes you join him for a nature walk! This walk will also feature a look at our new addition to our All Persons trail. This trail is for all people to experience the music of birds, the color of wildflowers, and the wonders of nature, while feeling included and actively welcomed.
Cost:
$8 for NH Audubon Members
$10 for non-members (Join or renew your membership today! Not sure of your membership status? Email our member services department or call (603) 224-9909 x310.)
Ticket purchase will generate a QR code and a printable ticket, however check-in is done via sign-up list. No hard-ticket copies will be required. Save the tree!

Brockway Wee Explorers - Senses in Nature
2023-11-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Brockway Nature Preserve, Farrington Corner Road, Hopkinton, NH, United States
Join New Hampshire Audubon at Brockway Nature Preserve in Hopkinton for nature exploration with your 3-5 year old. Programs will be held on the first and third Wednesday of every month through May. Each program has an exciting theme regarding wildlife, nature, or the seasons. Programs will begin at 10 am and last about 45 minutes each.
This is an outdoor location with no bathroom facilities. Please dress children for the weather and be ready to walk on the trail, sit on logs and the ground, and dig in the dirt! Programs will be cancelled if poor weather is predicted during the program time; participants will be notified by email of cancellations. To find the meeting circle, park at the Brockway Nature Preserve parking area along Farrington Corners Road in Hopkinton, then follow the entrance trail across the bridge to the circle. For detailed directions, see here. Contact Devin Guilfoyle with any questions about the program. Maximum 10 children.
Cost: Non-resident NH Audubon members: $5/family; Non-resident non-members: $10/family; Free to Hopkinton Residents* (RSVP required below)
*Thanks to an endowment from Dorothy Brockway Osborne, this program is free for Hopkinton Residents.

Something Wild Stories
2023-11-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Seacoast Science Center, Odiorne State Park, Route 1A, Rye, NH, United States
Join the NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter for their November in-person program: “Something Wild” Stories
New Hampshire Public Radio’s (NHPR) “Something Wild” has been exploring the intricacies of nature in NH for 25 years! Chris Martin and Dave Anderson have teamed up as the show’s co-hosts for the past 15 years. Together, in short radio essays, these two have taken listeners to ‘see’ some of the state’s most interesting birds, explored many unique Granite State habitats and asked lots of local nature experts how they were first bitten by the nature bug. Join us for a peek behind the recording studio curtain. It’s sure to be an evening filled with several true stories and lots of tall tales!
Chris Martin is a Senior Biologist with NH Audubon. He has coordinated various raptor monitoring and management projects for Audubon for over 33 years, working with volunteers and with state and federal partners to aid the recovery of Bald Eagles, Peregrine Falcons, Northern Harriers and Ospreys. He has also been Audubon’s voice on NHPR’s Something Wild since 2009. Chris started out wanting to be a forester, but was always distracted by birds and eventually they became the focus of his professional career.
Dave Anderson is Senior Director of Education for the Society for the Protection of NH Forests. He joined the Forest Society in 1990. He is responsible for design, development and delivery of conservation education programs. He is a well-known naturalist, guiding field trips on Forest Society properties and teaching about forest ecology, wildlife habitats and land conservation. Anderson is a co-author of the “Forest Journal” column in the statewide NH Sunday News. He has co-hosted NHPR’s Something Wild since 2008. He knows his birds well, but knows his trees even better!
In person meetings are held at the Seacoast Science Center at Odiorne State Park, Route 1A, Rye, NH. Wheelchair accessible. For more information on chapter programs, please contact: Dan Hubbard. Cancellations will be posted on the Seacoast Chapter website. To attend remotely, please register in advance for the Zoom program at the chapter website. Zoom programs begin at 7:30 pm, but feel free to sign on early after 7:15 pm to socialize. You can register right up through the start time. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the program.

Monarch Migration: How Radio-tagging Informs Conservation with Diane De Luca
2023-11-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom Link, United States
The last generation of monarchs travel south to overwinter in central Mexico. A journey close to 3000 miles. The placement of tiny Nanotags on migrating monarch butterflies is part of the larger Motus Project, a global migration tracking system that NH Audubon and many partners are expanding in the Northeast. Tracking information helps determine phenology, travel speeds, and migration routes of the tagged monarchs. During this online presentation, we will share what we have learned in the last two years of tagging monarchs and how this helps inform conservation.
This presentation will take place virtually via Zoom.
Presenter:
Diane De Luca, NH Audubon Senior Biologist
Cost:
$12 for NH Audubon members
$15 for non-members (Join or renew your membership today! Not sure of your membership status? Email our member services department or call (603) 224-9909 x310.)
Registration Required by November 8, 2023
All ticket purchases will generate a printable ticket with a QR code; please keep the printable ticket with QR code for your records.
Zoom links will be sent to all virtual participants prior to the webinar. The link does not generate immediately, so your patience is appreciated. Every effort will be made to record the presentation for registered attendees who miss the livestream.
For accessibility requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman, at kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org.
The NH Audubon Scientist Series features our Senior Biologists sharing their research and data in monthly presentations at Massabesic Center during 2023.
