The eastern hog-nosed snake (Heterodon platirhinos) is one of the most interesting of the 14 native snakes in Massachusetts. The species has many unique behavioral traits that are unlike many of the other snake species in our region. For one, … Continued
Every winter, thousands of volunteers across North America participate in one of the longest-running citizen science projects in the world. The first Christmas Bird Count was started in 1900 by Frank Chapman as an alternative to the common tradition of … Continued
Field biologists and veterinarians working together to save turtles From Jimmy Welch, ZNE Senior Field Conservationist: This past July, as turtle nesting season was coming to a close, there was still one turtle I was on the lookout for: Blanding’s … Continued
We often cannot talk about our interesting insect species without talking about the plants that they need to survive and reproduce. Stories of the Monarch and Milkweed come to mind but many species of moths and butterflies rely on a … Continued
Last year, we shared in our blog that we’d be partnering with New Hampshire state biologists to identify potential survey sites for the bridle shiner, a species of conservation concern in NH and across much of its range. This September, … Continued