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Something Wild Stories
Seacoast Science Center Odiorne State Park, Route 1A, Rye, NH, United StatesJoin 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, […]
Wildlife of the White Mountains
Join the NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter for their remote December program: Wildlife of the White Mountains Wildlife viewing is a favorite activity of White Mountain residents and visitors. This illustrated program, by David Govatski, US Forest Service retiree, features the natural history of many of our iconic species that we might see along the trail […]
Caught in the SNOWstorm: 10 Years of Snowy Owl Research
Join the NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter for their remote January program: Caught in the SNOWstorm: 10 Years of Snowy Owl Research The winter of 2013-2014 saw the largest invasion of Snowy Owls into the eastern United States in perhaps a century and marked an unprecedented opportunity to learn more about these mysterious Arctic hunters. Author […]
Birds of the Winter Coast
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 […]
Woodpeckers: A Unique and Fascinating Family
Seacoast Science Center Odiorne State Park, Route 1A, Rye, NH, United StatesJoin the NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter for their in person March program: Woodpeckers: A Unique and Fascinating Family. Come and hear Dana and Bob Fox tell the fascinating story about the woodpecker family of birds. With 233 species in the world, they are found almost worldwide where trees are abundant. They can't sing like some […]
Seabrook Town Forest
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 […]
Exploring the Wonders of a Pollinator Garden through its Insects
Seacoast Science Center Odiorne State Park, Route 1A, Rye, NH, United StatesJoin the NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter for their in person April program: Exploring the Wonders of a Pollinator Garden through its Insects. Sometimes, you don't have to leave your backyard to explore the wonders of the natural world. Join Paul Lacourse on his quest to understand the ecology of his pollinator garden through its insects. […]
Bob Hull Memorial Bluebird Walk
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 […]
Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge
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 […]
Owl Prowl
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 […]
Beginner Bird Walk: Mast Road Natural Area
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 […]
Conserving “Our Birds” South of the Border with Scott Hecker
Seacoast Science Center Odiorne State Park, Route 1A, Rye, NH, United StatesJoin the NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter for their in person May program: Conserving "Our Birds" South of the Border with Scott Hecker. "3 billion birds gone" headlined a report in 2019. What more do we know, what can we do? As a "Director of Bird Conservation" since the 1980s, it is my job to know […]