New Hampshire Audubon

09/09/2026

September marks the beginning of hawk-watching season, and by far the most sought-after bird during raptor enthusiasts’ day-long vigils is our , the Golden Eagle. This species formerly nested in New Hampshire, typically on cliffs in the White Mountains and North Country, but the last breeding record came from near Lake Umbagog in 1956.

Read more of Pam Hunt's article here: https://nhaudubon.org/bird-of-the-month-golden-eagle/

Photo by Stuart Varney.

09/08/2026

In this : A Baird’s Sandpiper and five Western Sandpipers were seen in Plaice Cove in Hampton Harbor on multiple days during the past week. Read more of the unique sightings across the state as fall migration begins here: https://nhaudubon.org/rba-september-7-2026/

Photo by Jim Sparrell of the Baird’s Sandpiper in Hampton, NH, on September 5, 2026.

09/07/2026

This week with NH Audubon:
📅 Centers closed for Labor Day (Monday, 9/7)
🌻 Massabesic Gardens Tour at the Massabesic Center in Auburn (Tuesday, 9/8 5:30-7pm)
🌼 McLane Center Pollinator Garden Tours at the McLane Center in Concord (Thursday, 9/10 4-6pm)
🐦‍⬛ Birding Outing at Dubes Pond in Hooksett (Saturday, 9/12 8-10am)
🎉 2026 Member Celebration & Annual Meeting at the McLane Center in Concord (Saturday 9/12 8-10am)
🎨 Chromatic Nature Exhibit at the McLane Center in Concord (Weds-Sat, 11am-5pm)
✏️ Jyl Draws Every Day: A Creature Double Feature Exhibit at the Massabesic Center in Auburn (Weds-Sat, 11am-5pm)

Learn more and RSVP here: nhaudubon.org/events

(Art exhibit viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.)

09/05/2026

Fall migration is in full swing in September and it's the perfect time to join us on a birding outing. Go to our Events Calendar for descriptions of the habitats and potential sightings and to RSVP. There are limited spaces available, so don't wait! nhaudubon.org/events

09/04/2026

Pollinators have been busy in our gardens and along our trails this summer! Stop by to witness them in action and enjoy the beauty of the late-summer season.

The McLane and Massabesic Centers are open Weds-Sat, 11am-5pm, with the trails and gardens open from dawn to dusk daily.

09/03/2026

Fall migration is in full swing! Watch for migrating warblers, juvenile shorebirds, and the rare Rufous Hummingbird. Plus enjoy hawk migration. Here are a few birding highlights to watch for in September.

Discover what to watch every month on the Joy of Birding, the online home of New Hampshire Bird Records. Learn more about new places to bird, rare bird sightings, and level up on your birding skills. Visit: joyofbirding.nhaudubon.org.

09/01/2026

New Hampshire Audubon is tracking Monarch migration – and we need your help!

NH Audubon is joining Project Monarch and using new BluMorpho tags to further the study of Monarch migration. BluMorpho tags utilize the crowd-sourced Bluetooth network in addition to the Motus network to provide a revolutionary increase in tracking resolution and real-time migration route data. One of the most exciting features of these new tags from Cellular Tracking Technologies is that YOU can help track tagged Monarchs from your smartphone! All you need to do is download the Project Monarch Science app.

The app utilizes your phone's Bluetooth and location services to detect nearby solar-powered radio tags attached to Monarchs, allowing you to view and record their migration path. NH Audubon biologists hope that the new CTT BluMorpho tags will provide more detection points for tagged Monarchs, allowing us to get a more accurate and extensive picture of their migratory routes.

08/31/2026

A highlight from the latest : Two Long-billed Dowitchers were seen in the Hampton Salt Marsh Conservation Area on August 27th-29th. See the full list of sightings here: https://nhaudubon.org/rba-august-31-2026/

Photo by Steve Mirick of the two Long-billed Dowitchers in Hampton, NH on August 27, 2026.

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

This week with NH Audubon:
🌸 Gifts of the Garden: Q&A Sessions at the Massabesic Center in Auburn (Thursday, 9/3 9-11am)
👩‍🎨 Jyl Draws Every Day: A Creature Double Feature Exhibit Reception at the Massabesic Center in Auburn (Thursday, 9/3 5-7pm)
🎨 Chromatic Nature Exhibit at the McLane Center in Concord (Opening Wednesday, 9/2, viewable during center hours - 11am-5pm)
✏️ Jyl Draws Every Day: A Creature Double Feature Exhibit at the Massabesic Center in Auburn (Opening Thursday, 9/3, viewable during center hours - 11am-5pm)

Learn more and RSVP here: nhaudubon.org/events

(Art exhibit viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.)