Seacoast Chapter
Biogeography and Birds of Hawaii 2.0
Visit the western-most, southern-most, and 50th state, Hawaii! David Blezard will update a presentation first given 20 years ago to the Chapter to discuss how the natural forces of the Hawaiian Islands geography have created a unique habitat with a distinct collection of bird species. This multimedia presentation will examine how both the native and […]
Owl Prowl
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 […]
Kwaks Wildlife Sanctuary
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. […]
BBW Deer Hill Wildlife Management Area
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 […]
Butterflies of NH
Join Steve Mirick for a presentation on the butterflies of NH. Learn about the lives of butterflies and what species we have and where to find them in the State. We'll also discuss some tips on field guides, binoculars, photography and gardening for butterflies. The Seacoast Chapter meets monthly on the second Wednesday except the […]
BBW Burley Farms
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 […]
BBW Pickering Ponds
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 […]
BBW Pickering Ponds
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 […]
Marsh Birds of World End Pond
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 […]
BBW Strafford County Farm
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 […]
Pickering Ponds Nest Walk
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 […]
Identification and Role of Native and Non-native Shrubs as Habitat for Birds
Each program will be limited to 15 participants with no repeat registrants. This event will be held entirely outdoors and will be held as long as it is not raining. Participants should bring their binoculars and clothing appropriate for the weather conditions at the time of the event (see Pickering Ponds beginner bird walk for […]