Wildlife

The Forest Society's mission includes conserving land that supports New Hampshire's native animals and plants, so that wildlife remains a part of our everyday world. Visit this page to explore stories, projects and stewardship related to wildlife and habitat.

Something Wild Podcast

Something Wild is a radio show hosted by Forest Society Senior Director of Education Dave Anderson and Chris Martin, NH Audubon Raptor Biologist, and produced by Jessica Hunt. Dave and Chris have been exploring the wonder of the landscape that surrounds us in New Hampshire for over 20 years! 

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.

Wildlife

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!

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A snowy owl pauses on the ground in winter.

Something Wild: Keep An Eye Out for Rough-Legged Hawks

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt
November 23, 2021

Rough-legged hawks fly 2000 miles from Nunavik to New Hampshire to winter here- keep an eye out for them!

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Two hunters in blaze orange clothing in NH autumn woodland scene

It's Hunting Season

Dave Anderson
November 16, 2021

The presence of hunters can offend or even frighten some hikers unaccustomed to hunting activity.

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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.

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Bull moose with antlers facing camera against backdrop of colorful autumn leaves

Moose at Fall Foliage Season

Dave Anderson
October 20, 2021

When cooler weather arrives and foliage reaches peak in October, bull moose wander more widely in search of cow moose.

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A merlin sits on a tree branch.

Get to Know the Merlin: A Raptor Expanding Its Territory in N.H.

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin
September 30, 2021

Merlins, small falcons, used to be found only in northern N.H.. They have been expanding their breeding range south across New England over the past several decade

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A bald-faced hornet nest is pictured close to a house's eaves.

Something Wild: Ouch! What Just Stung Me?

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin
September 13, 2021

As the fall approaches, wasps and hornets get more aggressive. How can you tell what's buzzing around, and when it's safe to get rid of a nest?

Wildlife