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Unfurlig fiddleheads shine in the early morning light in a floodplain forest

Something Wild: Celebrating Earth Day (Literally)

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | April 26, 2022

The increasing angle of the late April sun and warming of the soil are agents of great spring transformations.

Something Wild: Are there more bobcats in N.H.? Or just more wildlife cameras?

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | March 11, 2022

The number of pictures of bobcats in New Hampshire on social media has us wondering if there are more bobcats in New Hampshire?

A Steller's sea eagle takes flight.

Something Wild: A rare Siberian eagle camps out in Maine - is it lost or is it exploring?

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | February 25, 2022

The surprise appearance of this massive rare bird – one of the world’s largest raptors – sent birders flocking to see it. The unexpected sojourn in New England raises questions about how birds navigate, colonize new areas, and find mates.

Silhouette of Dark Eyed Junco perched outside window at sunflower feeder

Forest Journal: Wild Birds At My Window

Dave Anderson | January 14, 2022

Feeding birds connects the Forest Society's Dave Anderson to larger questions and brings wildlife right to the window in winter.

Something Wild: A resolution to go owling in the New Year

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | December 31, 2021

This New Year’s, resolve to get outside, be quiet and brave, and go owling.

Snow covers the fields of Christmas trees growing at The Rocks in Bethlehem.

Something Wild: How — and why — to choose a live Christmas tree

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | December 17, 2021

What are the benefits of choosing a real tree at Christmas?

Something Wild: The Many Benefits of Antlers

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | December 3, 2021

Decreased daylight lowers testosterone, which causes the connection between antler and skull to weaken and the antlers to fall off. In New Hampshire this typically happens in January, although it can vary. But that’s NOT the end of the story!

Something Wild: What's it like inside a beaver lodge?

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | November 8, 2021

Beaver dams create an entire ecosystem that allows birds, insects and other animals to flourish.