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A blue jay sits on a tree branch

Something Wild: "Why are blue jays eating paint off my house?"

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | February 21, 2025

In an all new Something Wild, the team embarks on an investigation into what is causing blue jays to dine on an unusual (but maybe tasty?) snack. 

A small fowl bird walks across a gravel path.

Something Wild: Meet NH's most elusive bird

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | February 19, 2025

You've heard of the ruffed grouse, but now get ready to meet its much more elusive, but "more audacious" cousin: the spruce grouse. 

A snowy forest at sunrise

Forest Journal: Tree Hugging - Everyone should have a favorite tree

Dave Anderson | February 19, 2025

The Forest Society's Dave Anderson gives us a tour of his woodlot through his all time favorite trees, showing us that sometimes it's important to see the forest for the trees. 

A woman with a blue backpack hikes over a rocky alpine trail.

Forest Journal: The unique ecosystem of the Alpine zone piques researchers' interests

Sophie Oehler | February 4, 2025

In January's Forest Journal, embark on a research journey with New England scientists as they discover just how resilient New England's Alpine zones are. 

a group of hikers stands together in a snowy forest

A Winter Wonderland Walk through McCabe with the Harris Center

Dave Anderson | January 22, 2025

Dave Anderson shares a recap of the Harris Center's guided hike at the McCabe Forest in Antrim, where natural and historical wonders abound. 

Pink and orange sunset over bare branched tree tops.

Something Wild: Signs of hope in a winter landscape

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | January 10, 2025

In this week's Something Wild, Dave Anderson shares some warm and bright thoughts during the season of chilly darkness, finding some hope in the short days. 

Snow geese fly in the sky.

Something Wild: Tracking the Odyssey of Bird Migration

Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, Jessica Hunt | November 8, 2024

Scott Weidensaul is a naturalist and ornithologist now living in New Hampshire who is involved in several research projects focusing on bird migration.

sky reflected in still water with peak fall foliage in background

A Slow Turning

Dave Anderson | October 22, 2024

A look at why it's been a good foliage season in NH.