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 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
Dark iridescent male turkey with blue and red head and a beard strutting against snowy white backdrop

Tom Turkey Display

Dave Anderson
February 25, 2022

The undeniably stronger late winter sunlight is the agent of change in the forests and fields of New Hampshire.

Birdwatching
Wildlife
A photo of trees in sunshine underneath the words Cottrell-Baldwin Environmental Lecture Series with logos of the NH Dept of Natural & Cultural Resources and the Forest Society.

Cottrell-Baldwin Series Kicks-off March 15 at Fox Forest

February 22, 2022

The annual series will take place at Fox Forest in Hillsborough.

Education
Wildlife

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