Twitchers in the 2026 Superbowl of Birding
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This year’s Superbowl of Birding was one for the record books, and not just because of the birds. With temperatures dipping as low as –7 degrees Fahrenheit, the Twitchers endured one of their coldest Superbowls yet. The extreme cold and deep snow made it difficult to find some species that are more reliable in other seasons, but there were plenty of happy surprises, including three five-point birds.
The team recorded its first-ever Black Vulture and Painted Bunting for the Twitchers, along with the first Rusty Blackbird since 2009, the team’s inaugural year. It was a great day, and we were truly heartened by the support and friendly faces we encountered along the way. You can read the full summary of our day here. Despite the brutal conditions, all toes and fingers escaped frostbite, and we finished with a very respectable 58 species and 98 points!
The Twitchers were birding in support of New Hampshire Bird Records, now online as the Joy of Birding, and thanks to your generosity we’ve raised $5,000 so far. A special thank you to those who have already donated; your support is making this important resource possible.
If you’d like to support this work donations are still welcome. If you made a pledge, I’ll be reaching out this week.
Thank you for being part of such a great event and an even greater community.
Warmly,
Grace
Grace McCulloch
Community Science Project Leader
NH Audubon
Twitchers Donation Link: https://nhaudubon.org/make-a-donation-to-twitchers/
Full 2026 Twitchers Report: https://joyofbirding.nhaudubon.org/superbowl-of-biring-twitchers-2026/
Participate and learn more: backyardwinterbirds.nhaudubon.org