Audubon announces program on the State of NH birds

MOULTONBOROUGH — The Lakes Region Chapter of the New Hampshire Audubon Society will present a program called “The State of the Birds” presented by Dr. Pamela Hunt, senior biologist for Avian Conservation at the NH Audubon Society on Thursday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Loon Center in Moultonborough. 

In the last 50 years, scientists estimate that North America has lost roughly 3 billion birds, meaning that there are only three quarters as many birds around as there used to be. New Hampshire Audubon has been tracking bird populations for almost as long, and in the “State of the Birds” report it presents a summary of how birds are doing here in the Granite State.

Almost 300 species occur regularly here, and this report outlines general population trends, major threats facing birds and their habitats, and some of the conservation strategies that might help them recover. The bad news is that birds are declining here as well. The good news is that there are things we can do about it.

The State of New Hampshire’s Birds: A Conservation Guide, and the Executive Summary are available on the NH Audubon web site: https://www.nhaudubon.org/conservation/the-state-of-the-birds

The Loon Center is located on Lee's Mill Road; follow the signs on Blake Road from Route 25 near the Moultonborough Central School, or from Rte. 109 turn on to Lee Road and turn left on Lee's Mill Road. Refreshments will be served.

Masks are required. Eligible individuals must be vaccinated. Social distancing will be maintained.