Zoo New England

Field Conservation Blog


News from the Field


Welcome to Zoo New England’s Field Conservation blog! Here, we share some of the amazing work going on “beyond the zoo” at a variety of field sites around New England. Expect tales from the field, interesting nature facts, and the occasional guest post from one of our local – or international! – community partners.

Acorns, Acorns Everywhere
Birds | Local Conservation | Plants

Acorns, Acorns Everywhere

Have you been noticing all the acorns everywhere this year? Maybe you’ve heard them pinging off the roof of your car, or, if you’re especially lucky, been bonked by one in the head.  Oak trees produce acorns in boom-and-bust cycles, … Continued

Give a Hoot for Owls
Birds | Local Conservation

Give a Hoot for Owls

Have you been hearing owls calling lately? Though many of us normally sleep with the windows closed at night in the fall and winter, with the recent warm weather I’ve had my windows open and have been hearing a Great … Continued

Shine Bright like a Bridle Shiner
Fish | Local Conservation

Shine Bright like a Bridle Shiner

Each year in late summer and early fall several of our field staff conduct surveys for bridle shiners. This is a small shiner species that is threatened and declining throughout much of its range and is listed as a species … Continued

Fireflies, spiders, and moths, oh my!
Local Conservation

Fireflies, spiders, and moths, oh my!

As October creeps in fast, we wanted to highlight some not-so-creepy crawlies as they can get a bad rep during the spooky season! These bewitching bugs all use the autumn leaves in one way or another, so if you find … Continued

Hiphip Hooray for Hicatees!
International Conservation | Turtles

Hiphip Hooray for Hicatees!

Happy Hicatee Awareness Month everyone! What is a hicatee, you say? The Hicatee, also known as the Central American River Turtle, is one of the top 25 most endangered turtles in the world. Our partners in Belize, BFREE (Belize Foundation … Continued

A Momentous Mating Discovery
Local Conservation | Turtles

A Momentous Mating Discovery

With the leaves changing and school back in session, many animals in the natural world are turning their attention to preparing for the winter ahead. Many small mammals are caching food, bears are seeking out late berries and calorie-rich foods … Continued

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