Something Wild

Finding beauty in the overlooked 15.10.2026 4:19 ↓

The Something Wild team visited an exhibit at the Currier Museum of Art and found inspiration through art.

Saving NH lakes from tiny invasives 02.10.2026 4:18 ↓

NH lakes are one of the state’s greatest natural resources, but they face threats from invasive plants and animals.

NH can expect a spectacular fall foliage season 17.09.2026 4:13 ↓

Foliage season is worth celebrating every year in the Granite State; take a moment to slow down and appreciate the beauty.

Something Wild: Help rescue raptors from rodenticides 03.09.2026 4:13 ↓

Efforts to control rodents are unintentionally killing the animals we want and need in our ecosystem, the ones who are essentially natural pest control.

Flying squirrels are closer than you think 14.08.2026 4:01 ↓

NH has two species of flying squirrels, and they just might be living in the trees around you.

Saving birds to save the planet 06.08.2026 5:34 ↓

Ornithologist Scott Weidensaul discusses bird conservation success stories and suggests four simple things you can do to help birds.

An email? Enjoy a poem about summer in NH instead 23.07.2026 4:23 ↓

A lengthy email from Something Wild host Dave Anderson inspires a poem.

Level up your birding with tips from an extreme birder 09.07.2026 4:17 ↓

Transform your birding experience by using the right approach to your gear, as well as a lot of patience.

Appreciate the American beech 25.06.2026 4:24 ↓

The iconic American beech tree comprises nearly 40% of our northern forests, and the species could be decimated by beech leaf disease.

Something Wild: The ancient and resilient horseshoe crab 11.06.2026 4:34 ↓

Horseshoe crabs have survived for hundreds of millions of years, and their biology and resilience continue to spark wonder.

Something Wild: How deer shape the future of NH forests 28.05.2026 4:20 ↓

Life is tough for newborn fawns, but the number of deer in the state is having an impact on forest ecosystems.

Help rescue raptors from rodenticides 14.05.2026 4:13 ↓

Efforts to control rodents are unintentionally killing the animals we want and need in our ecosystem, the ones who are providing natural pest control.

Micro-exploring the SuperSanctuary 30.04.2026 4:31 ↓

The Something Wild team goes "micro-exploring" at the SuperSanctuary in Hancock, a new approach to getting outdoors and discovering nature.

Going woodcocking (and making memories) 16.04.2026 4:44 ↓

Observing the annual aerial courtship display of the American woodcock helps make indelible family memories in this classic episode.

Create the right environment for bluebirds 02.04.2026 4:20 ↓

Bluebirds are beautiful and particular; the right nest box will help encourage them to raise a family in your yard.

NH's misunderstood marsupial 19.03.2026 3:37 ↓

Since opossums have become common in New Hampshire, it’s time to learn to appreciate these marsupials.

What natural wonders have you observed this winter? 05.03.2026 4:14 ↓

Something Wild listeners have questions about snow fleas and rime ice.

Snow falling on conifers 19.02.2026 3:59 ↓

The winter woods may appear to be uniformly deep snow, but there are smaller microclimates within the forest.

NH weasels star as Winter Olympic mascots 05.02.2026 4:00 ↓

The short-tailed weasel, or stoat, is native to New Hampshire and, while adorable, is a fierce predator.

When ice rewrites the wild 22.01.2026 4:04 ↓

Ice changes the landscape, and that’s especially true on beaver ponds.

Signs of hope in a winter landscape 08.01.2026 4:13 ↓

It may not seem like it, but the days are slowly lengthening, and there are other glimmers in the winter landscape.

Why are we seeing moths in winter? 24.12.2025 3:45 ↓

A listener asks why she is seeing moths flitting about at the coldest time of year.

Succession is nature's unfolding 11.12.2025 4:21 ↓

Succession is a natural process, even at Something Wild, as Chris Martin retires and we meet a new host.

Listers, extreme birdwatching and the "Big Year" 13.11.2025 4:42 ↓

Gino Ellison spent a year trying to see as many birds as possible, and has advice for how you can create your own Big Year.

Up close with NH's tiniest -and cutest - owl 30.10.2025 4:34 ↓

As part of Project Owlnet, the Something Wild team observed northern saw-whet owls being banded to learn more about their migration.