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An aerial view of the spongy moth defoliation shows some green trees against the backdrop of mountains with an expanse of brown trees.

Something Wild: A spongy moth infestation is plaguing New Hampshire forests, again

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | July 1, 2022

In certain parts of the state, you can’t miss the invasive caterpillars munching their way through the forest, just as they did last summer.

The team sits on a bench on the floodplain in spring.

Something Wild: How to remember bird songs

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | June 3, 2022

Birds are singing everywhere this time of year, making it a great time to practice identifying birds by their songs and calls.

A bluebird perches on a branch in winter.

Something Wild: How You Can Help Bluebirds

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | May 6, 2022

Bluebirds are a familiar harbinger of spring, and they're also a conservation success story.

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.