Countdown
The Backyard Winter Bird Survey begins soon. Join hundreds of bird lovers across New Hampshire as we count and celebrate our winter birds!
Mark your calendars for February 14–15, 2026, and get ready to take part in this statewide participatory science tradition. Every bird you count helps NH Audubon track long-term trends and protect New Hampshire’s wildlife.
Hairy Woodpecker by Grace McCulloch
Are you a backyard bird enthusiast? Do you love watching the birds at your feeder?
Join NH Audubon this winter for the 39th annual Backyard Winter Bird Survey on February 14–15, 2026! This statewide effort invites participants to observe and report the birds visiting their backyards, helping us track winter bird populations and trends across New Hampshire.
How does it work?
It’s simple! Watch your backyard birds for as long as you’d like over the survey weekend, record the species you see, and submit your findings. Whether you spend fifteen minutes or several hours, your observations make a difference. Check out the survey instructions here and submit your data online.
Why participate?
Last year, more than 1,950 bird enthusiasts joined us! Thanks to these dedicated participants, the Survey has documented significant increases in species such as Eastern Bluebirds, American Robins, and Red-bellied Woodpeckers over the past few decades. Long-term data like these are essential for understanding wildlife populations in New Hampshire. Explore the impact of your data in last year’s full report and discover long-term trends for common winter birds.
Who can join?
Anyone! This is a fun activity for all ages and skill levels, whether you’re new to birdwatching or a seasoned birder. It’s a great way to connect with nature, involve your family, and contribute to an important scientific effort. If you’re new to birding, check out our quick identification guides to get started.
Thank you for helping us learn more about New Hampshire’s winter birds! We hope you enjoy counting your feathered visitors and feel proud to be part of this project.
Are you a backyard bird enthusiast? Do you love watching the birds at your feeder?
Join NH Audubon this winter for the 39th annual Backyard Winter Bird Survey on February 14–15, 2026! This statewide effort invites participants to observe and report the birds visiting their backyards, helping us track winter bird populations and trends across New Hampshire.
How does it work?
It’s simple! Watch your backyard birds for as long as you’d like over the survey weekend, record the species you see, and submit your findings. Whether you spend fifteen minutes or several hours, your observations make a difference.
Why participate?
Last year, more than 1,950 bird enthusiasts joined us! Thanks to these dedicated participants, the Survey has documented significant increases in species such as Eastern Bluebirds, American Robins, and Red-bellied Woodpeckers over the past few decades. Long-term data like these are essential for understanding wildlife populations in New Hampshire. Explore the impact of your data in last year’s full report and discover long-term trends for common winter birds.
Who can join?
Anyone! This is a fun activity for all ages and skill levels, whether you’re new to birdwatching or a seasoned birder. It’s a great way to connect with nature, involve your family, and contribute to an important scientific effort. If you’re new to birding, check out our quick identification guides to get started.
Thank you for helping us learn more about New Hampshire’s winter birds! We hope you enjoy counting your feathered visitors and feel proud to be part of this project.
Hairy Woodpecker by Grace McCulloch
By the Numbers: New Hampshire’s Backyard Winter Bird Survey
38
Year’s of Data
1,953
Participants in 2025
78
Species Reported in 2025
Top 5 birds from 2025
By the Numbers: New Hampshire’s Backyard Winter Bird Survey
38
Year’s of Data
1,953
Participants in 2025
78
Species Reported in 2025
Top 5 birds from 2025
Testimonials
Pine Grosbeak by Len Medlock
Learn More About the
Backyard Winter Bird Survey!
Get ready to count your birds and join us for this fun, informative webinar on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM.
In this webinar, you’ll:
- Learn how to participate in the survey, from observing your birds to submitting your data.
- Master the identification of commonly confused bird species.
- Explore what 35+ years of survey data reveal about winter bird population trends in New Hampshire.
- Get tips on reporting your birds using our new online survey form.
Whether you’re a novice or an experienced birder, this webinar will give you the skills and confidence to contribute valuable data to this important project. If you can’t attend, don’t worry. We will post a link to the recording. Note: you do not need to tune into the webinar to participate.
Learn More About the Backyard Winter Bird Survey!
Get ready to count your birds and join us for this fun, informative webinar on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM.
In this webinar, you’ll:
- Learn how to participate in the survey, from observing your birds to submitting your data.
- Master the identification of commonly confused bird species.
- Explore what 35+ years of survey data reveal about winter bird population trends in New Hampshire.
- Get tips on reporting your birds using our new online survey form.
Whether you’re a novice or an experienced birder, this webinar will give you the skills and confidence to contribute valuable data to this important project. If you can’t attend, don’t worry. We will post a link to the recording. Note: you do not need to tune into the webinar to participate.
Pine Grosbeak by Len Medlock
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Contribute Your Story
Your sightings, stories, and photos bring New Hampshire’s birding community to life.
We invite birders of all experience levels to share their observations, memorable
birding moments, field notes, and photographs from across the state. Submissions
may be featured on this website.
Whether you witnessed something rare, funny, or simply beautiful, we’d love to hear about it.
Email us at birdrecords@nhaudubon.org with your name, location, and idea.
Tree Swallow by Len Medlock
Contribute Your Story
Your sightings, stories, and photos bring New Hampshire’s birding community to life.
We invite birders of all experience levels to share their observations, memorable birding moments, field notes, and photographs from across the state. Submissions may be featured on this website.
Whether you witnessed something rare, funny, or simply beautiful, we’d love to hear about it.
Email us at birdrecords@nhaudubon.org with your name, location, and idea.
Tree Swallow by Len Medlock
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