MassWildlife · Find a wildlife rehabilitator
Massachusetts guidance and contacts for wildlife rehabilitation.
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Wildlife &
Conservation
Explore the organizations, refuges, and learning resources connected to the wildlife and places behind Trials in Flight.
These links are a starting point for readers who want to learn more about wild animals, migration, habitat, and conservation. In Massachusetts, MassWildlife advises leaving wildlife alone in almost all cases and contacting a licensed rehabilitator if an animal needs intervention. Contact the wildlife agency or rehabilitator in your area for local guidance.
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Wildlife Rehabilitation
If you find an injured or orphaned wild animal, contact a licensed rehabilitator or local wildlife agency for advice before intervening.
New Hampshire Fish and Game · Licensed wildlife rehabilitators
Search the state’s list of licensed wildlife rehabilitators.
Visit official websiteAnimal Help Now
A directory that helps people locate nearby wildlife emergency help in the United States.
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Birds & Migration
Explore bird identification, migration, and the science that helps explain what you see outdoors.
Cornell Lab · All About Birds
Bird identification and life history, including a detailed Canada Goose guide.
Visit official websiteBirdCast
Migration forecasts and tools from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and partner researchers.
Visit official websiteeBird
Explore bird observations and contribute your own sightings to a global community science project.
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Habitat & Refuges
Learn about the protected places and conservation groups connected to the story’s coastal setting.
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
The official U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service page for the refuge on Plum Island.
Visit official websiteFriends of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
A volunteer-driven nonprofit supporting refuge conservation, education, and operations.
Visit official websiteMass Audubon
Explore Massachusetts wildlife, habitats, sanctuaries, and conservation programs.
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Learn & Get Involved
Keep observing, learning, and finding responsible ways to take part in wildlife and habitat stewardship.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service · Get involved
Find volunteer, education, and conservation opportunities through the national wildlife refuge system.
Visit official websiteCornell Lab · Project FeederWatch
Join a seasonal community science project by observing birds at feeders.
Visit official websiteNational Wildlife Refuge System
Discover wildlife refuges and learn how public lands protect habitat and wildlife.
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