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Pepé Le Pew and His Skunk Friends

Baby skunks Pepé Le Pew, the French Striped Skunk was an “odor-able kitty” on a constant quest for love. He pursued not only skunks but an unfortunate black kitty with a white paint stripe down her back, using classic pick -up lines like “I am ze locksmith of love”,...

What is a Veterinary Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?

Photo of Caryn Ritchie holding a swan I have been in the unique position to be able to work in a capacity that combines both of my passions and my career choices. I am currently working at the Birdsey Cape Wildlife Center in Barnstable as a Veterinary Psychiatric...

Who’s Coming Down the Chimney?

This owl was rescued from a chimney. This time of year when we hear footsteps on the rooftop and noises in our chimney we get very excited because we think Santa Claus is coming to visit and leave us presents under our tree.  Sometimes that happens if we have...

Hummingbirds on Cape Cod

Cape Codders love to watch and feed their birds.  Most people have a certain species that is special to them, but hummingbirds seem to be special to everyone.  I don’t know if it is their diminutive size, their quiet buzzing, or their flitting and...

Rodents, Raptors and An Act Relative to Pesticides

The Cooper’s Hawk is listed as a species of special concern in Massachusetts. Photo by Joe DeSousa via Unsplash. Where there are humans, there are rodents. For half a milennia our dwellings, food stores, and uniquely messy tendencies have provided a steady and...

Can I be a wildlife rehabilitator?

People often ask “Can I be a wildlife rehabilitator?” The short answer is “Yes, with some hard work”. There is a very specific process to become a wildlife rehabilitator in Massachusetts. Most interested people first take a course on rehabilitation that usually is...