by cwildlifec | Apr 10, 2020
During these uncertain times due to Covid-19, the Cape Wildlife Center has cancelled all events at this time. As soon as we feel we can safely protect the public and our staff, we will start re-scheduling events and educational opportunities. Thank you for...
by cwildlifec | Feb 10, 2022
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”,...
by cwildlifec | Jan 10, 2022
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...
by cwildlifec | Dec 7, 2021
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...
by cwildlifec | Nov 8, 2021
Thank you to the groups of people, including you, who help us care for wildlife every day. To be a successful Wildlife Hospital you must have many people supporting you in a variety of ways. November is the month we traditionally give thanks, and I would like to thank...
by cwildlifec | Oct 17, 2021
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...
by cwildlifec | Sep 10, 2021
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...
by cwildlifec | Aug 27, 2021
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...
by cwildlifec | Aug 1, 2021
Nuisance wildlife is a term I rarely use, but hear almost on a daily basis from callers in the community. The definition of nuisance wildlife is any animal that interferes with other human activities or that is menacing, or destructive. There are the...
by cwildlifec | Jul 1, 2021
Photo: Julian Hochgesang via Unsplash At the New England Wildlife Centers located in Barnstable and South Weymouth, we answer wildlife calls from the public seven days a week. We answer approximately 15,000 wildlife calls a year. These lines are answered...
by cwildlifec | May 1, 2021
Managing the health and well-being of injured, orphaned or abandoned wildlife takes a lot of individuals working with different agencies throughout Massachusetts. The Cape Wildlife Center works with licensed wildlife rehabilitators in the community, other...
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