On the Nature Trail - A Podcast

On the Nature Trail - A Podcast

Join New Hampshire Fish and Game's Wildlife Educator, Lindsay Webb, as she shares her wildlife encounters while hiking, biking, and kayaking throughout New Hampshire. On the Nature Trail podcast episodes are audio versions of her written column found in the New Hampshire Wildlife Journal magazine.

Episodes

The Flash in the Stream

October 7, 2025
In this episode of On the Nature Trail, we step beside a clear New Hampshire stream in late September and discover the brook trout, a brilliantly patterned fish with bright orange bellies and scattered blue-and-red spots. As autumn deepens, these trout move into gravelly shallows to spawn, shaping the next generation of their species. We […]
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Marsh Light and the Snowy Egret

September 26, 2025
In this episode of On the Nature Trail, we wander the salt marshes of New Hampshire on a quiet September afternoon and encounter the striking snowy egret. With its ghostlike white feathers, black legs, and bright yellow feet, this elegant shorebird glides through tidal creeks in search of fish, shrimp, and frogs. We explore its […]
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Sea Stars at Odiroine Point

September 15, 2025
In this episode of On the Nature Trail, we explore the rocky tidepools of New Hampshire’s seacoast and search for one of the ocean’s most fascinating invertebrates: the sea star. Though often called “starfish,” these echinoderms aren’t fish at all. With spiny skin, flexible arms, and remarkable eyespots that detect light and movement, sea stars […]
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Wingbeats Over the Saltmarsh

August 22, 2025
In this episode of On the Nature Trail, we explore the saltmarshes of New Hampshire at low tide and encounter the striking willet, a tall shorebird known for its bold wing patterns and piercing calls. Once nearly gone from northern coasts, willets have made a quiet comeback. We follow their movements through tidal creeks, courtship […]
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Atlantic Rock Crab

August 12, 2025
In this episode of On the Nature Trail, we kneel beside a quiet tidepool along New Hampshire’s rocky shore and catch a fleeting glimpse of the Atlantic rock crab. With its spiny carapace and stealthy movements, this resilient crustacean thrives in a constantly changing world of waves, predators, and hidden corners. From larval drift to […]
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Harbor Seal

July 29, 2025
In this episode of On the Nature Trail, we head to the rocky coast of New Hampshire in July to observe the sleek and curious harbor seal. From bobbing heads in the surf to basking on sunlit rocks, these “sea dogs” are a fascinating part of our coastal ecosystem. We explore their biology, behavior, and […]
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Wings Over the Androscoggin: A Close Encounter with New Hampshire’s Bald Eagles

July 15, 2025
In this episode of On the Nature Trail, we paddle through the quiet morning stillness of the Androscoggin River and encounter one of New Hampshire’s most powerful birds— the bald eagle. From its commanding perch in a tall pine to its breathtaking flight across the water, this majestic raptor offers a rare glimpse into the […]
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Birds in Summer

July 7, 2025
🎙️ Birds in Summer In this episode of On the Nature Trail, we tune into the softer side of the bird world as summer unfolds across New Hampshire. From the flute-like song of the Wood Thrush to the persistent chatter of the Red-eyed Vireo, July brings a gentler chorus as birds settle into the rhythm […]
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Pileated Woodpecker

June 25, 2025
In this episode of On the Nature Trail, we tap into the world of the pileated woodpecker – New Hampshire’s largest and loudest woodpecker. With its bold red crest, echoing drumming, and wild, laughter-like calls, this striking bird leaves unmistakable signs of its presence in the forest. We explore how pileated woodpeckers carve deep rectangular […]
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Eastern Hognose Snake

June 16, 2025
🎙️ In this episode of On the Nature Trail, we slither into the sandy, sunlit habitats of the eastern hognose snake, one of New Hampshire’s most dramatic and misunderstood reptiles. Known for its upturned snout and theatrical defense tactics, this snake puts on quite a show when threatened, from flattening its neck like a cobra […]
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The Wood Turtle

June 9, 2025
🎙️ The Wood Turtle In this episode of On the Nature Trail, we explore the remarkable life history of the wood turtle – one of New Hampshire’s most intriguing and long-lived reptiles. From hatching in sandy streambanks to navigating decades of seasonal movements between forests and rivers, wood turtles live slow, deliberate lives shaped by […]
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Pollinator Buzz

June 4, 2025
🎙️ The Buzz of June In this episode of On the Nature Trail, we tune in to the hum of summer as fields, forests, and gardens come alive with the sounds of pollinators. From the deep buzz of bumblebees to the whisper-light whir of hoverflies, these essential insects fill the air with a hidden symphony. […]
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Great Blue Heron

May 27, 2025
🎙️ The Great Blue HeronIn this episode of On the Nature Trail, we wade into the quiet world of the great blue heron—one of New Hampshire’s tallest and most majestic wetland birds. With its deep, croaking calls and slow, deliberate movements, the heron brings a prehistoric grace to ponds, rivers, and marshes. The episode also […]
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Scarlet Tanager

May 22, 2025
🎙️ The Scarlet TanagerIn this episode of On the Nature Trail, we listen for one of New Hampshire’s most dazzling forest birds—the scarlet tanager. With its striking red feathers and raspy, robin-like song, this canopy dweller is often heard before it’s seen. Join us as we head into mature woodlands to catch the bold voice […]
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Wood Duck

May 12, 2025
🎙️ Join us as we follow the sights and sounds of the beautiful and elusive wood duck. In this episode, we explore its unique calls, preferred habitats, and the remarkable way it raises its young—sometimes from high up in the trees! 🎧 Listen to On the Nature Trail wherever you get your podcasts.Follow for more […]
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