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Help the animals and plants of Massachusetts thrive 

11/01/2022 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

You can make an impact! Don't wait until Giving Tuesday to let us know you care.

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Fostered peregrine falcon chicks find new home  

6/30/2022 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

MassWildlife relocated four peregrine falcon chicks from a dangerous nest at a construction site near Boston to a new home in Lowell.

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New peregrine falcon mural and nest box unveiled in Worcester 

11/03/2021 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Art and conservation combine to raise public awareness of rare wildlife and benefit a pair of resident peregrine falcons in Worcester.

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Eaglet dies from rodenticide poisoning 

8/11/2021 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

​​​​​​​Officials from MassWildlife and wildlife veterinarians from Tufts Wildlife Clinic confirmed that in late July, a young bald eagle succumbed to second-generation anticoagulant rodenticide poisoning.

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15th Edition Natural Heritage Atlas released August 1 

7/27/2021 MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program

Maps contained in the atlas help protect animals and plants listed under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act

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Spadefoot success at Southwick WMA 

7/20/2021 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Six years ago, MassWildlife launched an effort to establish a secure population of the state-threatened eastern spadefoot at Southwick WMA. MassWildlife confirmed this population successfully bred for the first time in July 2021.

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In search of the black racer snake 

6/30/2021 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Little is known about the abundance and distribution of northern black racers in Massachusetts. An upcoming Massachusetts Wildlife magazine article follows a group on Martha’s Vineyard as they research these snakes.

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The mighty oak  

6/29/2021 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Oak trees play a substantial role in the forest food web, but they are not regenerating as successfully as they once did. MassWildlife is trying to change that.

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Draft Priority Habitat Map of rare species available for public comment 

5/03/2021 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program is accepting public comments on its next edition of the Natural Heritage Atlas. The public can comment on draft priority habitat maps for rare, state-listed plants and animals through 7/3.

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First bald eagle death in Massachusetts from rodenticides confirmed 

5/02/2021 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

MassWildlife officials recently confirmed that a bald eagle has died from second-generation anticoagulant rodenticide (SGAR) poisoning. While documented elsewhere, this is the first confirmed case of an eagle dying from rodenticide poisoning in MA.

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Why cutting trees isn't always a bad thing 

5/01/2021 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

From a young age, we're taught planting trees is good for the environment, so alternatively, cutting down trees is bad—right? Well, it's not that simple. 

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MassWildlife Celebrates Bat Appreciation Day  

4/14/2021 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

MassWildlife has launched a new initiative to install bat houses across the state. Learn about the 9 different species of bats found in Massachusetts, and what you can do to help support bat conservation.

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Northeast states receive a federal grant to coordinate rare turtle conservation efforts 

1/27/2021 MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program

Funding will support continued scientific collaboration addressing serious wood turtle population declines in Massachusetts and other northeastern states.

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Celebrating 30 Years of Endangered Species Legislation 

12/23/2020 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Public invited to engage in rare species conservation and protection efforts

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You know what's scary? 

10/28/2020 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Celebrate the spooky season and learn more about bats!