2026 Intro to Bird ID, Ecology & Habitat Course opens Feb 3rd!
Matthew Tarr
Happy New Year fellow birders!
On February 3rd 2026, UNH Cooperative Extension will open registration for the:
2026
Introduction to Bird Identification, Ecology & Habitats Course.
This is a very popular online & field-based course with field trips offered in a variety of
habitats at popular birding hotspots and at less-known birding locations throughout NH and into MA, ME & VT.
This course will improve your ability to: identify 50 common bird species by sight, songs & calls, habitat and behavior; predict what birds will occur in different habitats; and learn things you can do on your land to attract & benefit birds.
Weekly Online Lessons occur March 7 – May 29 and can be completed on your own schedule any time until December 31, 2026.
Optional Course Field Trips occur April 4 – June 27
This PDF document provides a complete course description, schedule & list of field instructors.
This course fills up fast, so please plan to register on Tuesday February 3rd!
Email matt...@unh.edu now to receive the course registration link!
This course is co-sponsored by UNH Cooperative Extension, NH Fish & Game Department, NH Division of Forests & Lands, Harris Center for Conservation Education, Center for Wildlife, Monadnock Bird & Nature Club, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, NH Audubon, National Audubon Society, Southeast Land Trust of NH, NH Timberland Owner’s Association, & NH State Parks.
Best,
Matt
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Matthew D. Tarr, Ph.D.
Extension Professor & State Specialist, Wildlife Habitat
University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension
1771 NH Route 140
Gilmanton Ironworks, NH 03837