On the Nature Trail - A Podcast

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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.

  1. MAR 2

    Winter Owls

    In this episode of On the Nature Trail, we step into the quiet, snow-covered forests of New Hampshire at night to listen for the enchanting calls of owls. From the deep, resonant hoots of the Great Horned Owl to the playful “who cooks for you?” of the Barred Owl, these nocturnal voices fill the winter […]

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  2. JAN 9

    Muskrat

    In this episode of On the Nature Trail, we take a quiet, snowy walk along a frozen New Hampshire pond, seeking out the subtle winter signs of the muskrat. We observe the tell-tale muskrat lodge and discuss how these hardworking, semi-aquatic rodents survive the deep freeze without hibernating. Learn the specialized traits that allow them […]

  3. 10/16/2025

    The Trill in the Trees

    In this episode of On the Nature Trail, we pause near a woodland pond on a cool October morning, where the loud, musical trill of the gray treefrog echoes through the air. Hard to spot at just two inches long, these tiny amphibians can blend perfectly with bark or leaves, yet their call carries astonishing […]

  4. 10/07/2025

    The Flash in the Stream

    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 […]

  5. 09/26/2025

    Marsh Light and the Snowy Egret

    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 […]

  6. 09/15/2025

    Sea Stars at Odiroine Point

    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 […]

  7. 08/22/2025

    Wingbeats Over the Saltmarsh

    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 […]

  8. 08/12/2025

    Atlantic Rock Crab

    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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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.

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  • Creator
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  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
  • Show Website
    On the Nature Trail - A Podcast

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