Something Wild
From the many birds that call our state home, to the trees around New Hampshire that have been granted "Big Tree" status, to stone walls that punctuate the state, we explain the behavior and science behind what we see and hear (and might take for granted) in our backyards.
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Something Wild: Help rescue raptors from rodenticidesEfforts to control rodents are unintentionally killing the animals we want and need in our ecosystem, the ones who are essentially natural pest control.
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Flying squirrels are closer than you thinkNH has two species of flying squirrels, and they just might be living in the trees around you.
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Saving birds to save the planetOrnithologist Scott Weidensaul discusses bird conservation success stories and suggests four simple things you can do to help birds.
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An email? Enjoy a poem about summer in NH insteadA lengthy email from Something Wild host Dave Anderson inspires a poem.
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Level up your birding with tips from an extreme birderTransform your birding experience by using the right approach to your gear, as well as a lot of patience.
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Appreciate the American beechThe iconic American beech tree comprises nearly 40% of our northern forests, and the species could be decimated by beech leaf disease.
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Something Wild: The ancient and resilient horseshoe crabHorseshoe crabs have survived for hundreds of millions of years, and their biology and resilience continue to spark wonder.
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Something Wild: How deer shape the future of NH forestsLife is tough for newborn fawns, but the number of deer in the state is having an impact on forest ecosystems.
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Help rescue raptors from rodenticidesEfforts to control rodents are unintentionally killing the animals we want and need in our ecosystem, the ones who are providing natural pest control.
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Micro-exploring the SuperSanctuaryThe Something Wild team goes "micro-exploring" at the SuperSanctuary in Hancock, a new approach to getting outdoors and discovering nature.
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Going woodcocking (and making memories)Observing the annual aerial courtship display of the American woodcock helps make indelible family memories in this classic episode.
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Create the right environment for bluebirdsBluebirds are beautiful and particular; the right nest box will help encourage them to raise a family in your yard.