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.

a smiling naturalist holds a spotted turtle moved from road

Turtle Nesting Season - Why Did The Turtle Cross The Road?

Dave Anderson
May 18, 2022

The slow journey to and from ancestral nesting grounds often takes turtles across busy roadways.

Wildlife
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.

Wildlife
Looking up at a white ash tree outside the home of the author.

Forest Notes: The Future of Ash Trees in New England

Stacie Hernandez
April 28, 2022

What happens when a non-native herbivore sets up shop in New Hampshire?

Forestry
Wildlife
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.

Wildlife
A yellow crocus pokes through the snow.

Forest Journal: Spring Rx provides natural and spiritual renewal

Dave Anderson
April 17, 2022

Renewal of life — birds and blossoms — provide solace in times of stress.

Wildlife
A spotted salamander in leaves.

A Big Night Coming

Anna Berry, Dave Anderson
April 7, 2022

With rain and warm temperatures in the forecast, tonight could be the big night in many regions of the state.

Wildlife
Field Forester Steve Junkin holds eggs laid in a vernal pool at Tebbetts Hill Reservation in Farmington.

Forestry Friday: Vernal Pools & Forestry

Gabe Roxby
March 17, 2022

With the warm wet weather and the onset of spring, this is one of the best times of the year to plan and lay out a timber harvest.

Forestry
Wildlife

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?

Wildlife
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.

Wildlife