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Something Wild: Why we're seeing more fireflies this summer
If you’ve noticed more fireflies than usual lighting up New Hampshire’s summer nights, you’re not imagining things. A wet spring created ideal conditions for firefly larvae to thrive underground, leading to a noticeable surge in adult fireflies this season. In this episode of Something Wild, discover the fascinating lifecycle of these glowing insects and learn how you can help protect their habitat.
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- Something Wild,
- Wildlife

Something Wild: Appreciate the American beech
We celebrate the American beech — a majestic, smooth‑barked tree that makes up nearly 40% of northern hardwood forests and supports wildlife with its nuts and canopy. However, this iconic species is now facing serious threat from Beech Leaf Disease, which could leave up to 40% of forests in central New Hampshire standing dead if not addressed.
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- Something Wild,
- Education

Something Wild: What NH’s 'drowned forest' reveals about the past - and future
Dive into New Hampshire’s hidden history and unfolding environmental story. In this episode, we uncover the remnants of a once-submerged forest now exposed along the coast. Leveraging cutting-edge research and emerging technologies, they explore how this drowned woodland uncovers clues about New Hampshire’s ancient coastline — and how those same insights are guiding our understanding of rising seas and climate resilience. Join us for a journey through time, nature, and hope.
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- Something Wild,
- Climate,
- Wildlife

Something Wild: Banding peregrine chicks in Manchester
Every spring for the past 25 years, raptor biologist Chris Martin of New Hampshire Audubon has banded peregrine falcon chicks atop Manchester’s 13-story Brady Sullivan Tower, part of a successful effort to monitor and support the local falcon population. This year, he and NHPR’s Something Wild team documented the careful process of banding this year’s three chicks.
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- Something Wild,
- Wildlife

Something Wild: Rescuing NH's wild turtles
Turtles are on the move in New Hampshire this time of year, in search of nesting grounds. It's a high risk time for pregnant females if they have to cross roads to find a good spot. Dave Anderson talks with Drew Stevens and Dallas Huggins, founders and licensed wildlife rehabilitators with New Hampshire Turtle Rescue, based in Nottingham.
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- Something Wild,
- Wildlife

Something Wild: Celebrate the swarms of black flies!
That buzz? It is everyone’s favorite bug to hate this time of year: the black fly. As hours of daylight increase, temperatures start to rise, making conditions just right for black flies, and surprisingly, that’s worth celebrating!
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- Something Wild,
- Wildlife
Something Wild: Home Tweet Home, a bird nest quiz
The Something Wild hosts put their bird nest knowledge to the test! Play along and see if you know your wildlife.
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- Something Wild,
- Wildlife

Something Wild: Big-toothed and trembling, some respect for poplars
Have you ever walked or paddled along a riverbank, and noticed a towering tree with deeply-furrowed gray bark and huge bright green leaves that flutter in the breeze like butterfly wings? If so, you’ve probably met the Eastern Cottonwood.
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- Something Wild,
- Wildlife,
- Land Conservation