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Something Wild has been exploring the wonder of the landscape that surrounds us in New Hampshire for over 25 years!

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.

Something Wild is hosted by Dave Anderson and Grace McCulloch, and is produced by Jessica Hunt. This program is made by New Hampshire Public Radio, in partnership with the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, and the New Hampshire Audubon.

Latest Episodes:

Something Wild: Are there more bobcats in NH? Or just more wildlife cameras? Feb 24, 2023

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We are able to see more bobcats in more places than ever before, thanks to wildlife cameras.

Something Wild: A rare Siberian eagle is spotted again this year. Is it lost or exploring? Feb 10, 2023

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There's great excitement in the birding world as the rare raptor turns up again this winter on the coast of Maine.

Something Wild: The Tracker Jan 27, 2023

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Sue Morse’s wildlife tracking courses are training citizens to look and listen to their natural surroundings, to collect data, and to get involved in conservation planning.

Something Wild: You Really Otter Know Better! Jan 13, 2023

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The North American river otter population is doing swimmingly! They are found in abundance in New Hampshire’s waterways, but they can be hard to spot until winter brings them out to play on the ice and snow.

Something Wild: A resolution to go owling in the New Year Dec 30, 2022

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In the new year, resolve to get outside, be still, listen and observe. And revisit Jane Yolen's Owl Moon for inspiration to go owling.

Something Wild: The beauty of brush piles Dec 16, 2022

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Something wildly obsessive drives us to clean-up or “improve” the woods near our homes, dragging branches and tree trunks into piles, which are often fuel for a bonfire. But letting those brush piles decay provides benefits for the forest.

Something Wild: Keep An Eye Out for Rough-Legged Hawks Dec 02, 2022

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The rough-legged hawk is an Arctic visitor that spends the winter in New Hampshire. It has a unique ability to hover in mid-air while hunting, and tracks its prey using UV vision.

Something Wild: In Maine, will fewer moose mean healthier moose? Nov 18, 2022

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We talk with the Maine state moose biologist, about the state’s study of an innovative moose population management approach. Does fewer moose mean fewer winter ticks, and a healthier moose population?

Something Wild: Tracking the acorn boom and bust Oct 21, 2022

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Some years there are more acorns than others, because oak trees follow a boom or bust cycle. What does this mean for the animals that depend on acorns for food — and for humans?

Something Wild: An ode to apples, wild and unharvested Oct 07, 2022

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The season of falling apples and longer nights has arrived. Whether you go to an orchard, or stumble across a wild apple tree, it’s a chance to use all your senses.