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Nature’s Domino Effect
The winter of 2018-2019 saw Barred Owl reports up 34% from the previous winter and 71% from the average of the previous three winters. There were numerous daytime sightings of Barred Owls in unusual locations with high numbers of road-killed owls reported and up to six owls a day brought to rehabilitation centers.
Shopping for Birds
North Conway, located in the Mt. Washington valley, is a popular destination for outlet shopping, and if you’re thinking of heading that way for some early (dare we mention it?) holiday shopping, then make some time to stop off at one of NH Audubon’s premier sanctuaries located off Route 16 just before the LL Bean outlet store.
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Braving the Cold!
Here in the Northeast we’re used to saying goodbye to our summer songbirds as summer fades into fall and by winter we’re checking out finches and grosbeaks, juncos and sparrows. But the winter of 2019-2020 brought surprising visitors that survived temperatures down to the single digits!
Rare Bird-What, Why, How?
Ever wonder if that particular bird you’ve sighted should be reported as “rare”? If so, why and how should you document it?
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Not a Fun Ride
Hurricanes destroy human homes and birds’ breeding habitat. Yet some of New Hampshire’s most notable bird rarities are a direct result of these major storms.
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Egret! Heron!? Egret?
It’s hard enough trying to identify those white-plumaged egret-like members of the heron family, and at this time of year it’s even more confusing! Is that juvenile you’re looking at a Snowy Egret or a Little Blue Heron?
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Identifying Bird Sounds with the Merlin App
The Merlin App is a new, exciting tool to help identify birds by sound. It’s simple to use but there are a few tips that will help you use it most effectively.
A Little Stretch of Nothing?
Looking for a great place to bird during breeding season and migration? Looking for a place with a great variety of habitats – forests, lake, beaver ponds, wetlands and meadows?
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Tips for eBird Mobile Locations
If you use the eBird Mobile app to enter your bird sightings, choosing a location can be confusing. An article in the Summer 2021 issue of New Hampshire Bird Records helps explain how to choose and name a location.
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Birding During the Gas Crunch
Are the high gas prices making you think twice about going birding? Jon Woolf provides some tips on conserving gas and still getting out birding in the Summer 2021 issue of New Hampshire Bird Records.His article is now available on the website.
