Over the Winter, while we may not be working outdoors, we don’t take much time off! Instead, we’ve been busy planning programs and events, and working towards furthering our goals for the upcoming year. Don’t miss our latest FMNWR Newsletter,…
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Mammals, mammals, mammals! They are so cool! Many mammal species can be found within the refuge, so keep your eyes peeled when you are out and about on the trails. What makes a mammal a mammal, you may ask? Well,…
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(by Leonel Lainez, AmeriCorps Cape Cod) At the beginning of my AmeriCorps Cape Cod journey back in September, I was assigned to work with Joan Muller, the Education Coordinator from Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, and Nancy Church, a…
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Unfortunately, at 12:30pm on April 1st, the osprey nest platform at the Waquoit Bay Reserve fell away due to high winds and rotted boards. After several hours of frantically exploring options, The Osprey Project of Falmouth came to our rescue!…
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Members of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe are continuing a cherished tradition of harvesting shellfish and working to develop the First Light Shellfish Farm. On Monday March 27th, Tribe member Buddy Pocknet was featured on Channel 5’s Chronicle. View the full…
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During 2022 National Wildlife Refuge Week, the Friends of Mashpee NWR held our first Walk for the Wild 5k walk on October 10th at the Jehu Pond Conservation area. The first of what we hope will be an annual signature…
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A lot has happened since the installation of the osprey nest cam. First, let’s rewind a bit! The camera installation was completed by Comcast in March at the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (WBNERR). The nesting pair returned shortly…
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The naming poll results are in, and we’re going to call the ospreys, “Rachel & Carson,” after famed environmentalist Rachel Carson. The runners-up included Ozzie & Harriet, Larry Bird & Sue Bird, and other great suggestions like Ocean, Sunshine, Beach…
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We are thrilled to offer a 24×7 live stream of an active pair of Osprey – and at some point, their offspring – at their nest at Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. This opportunity for a bird’s eye view…
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Controlled Burn at Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge to Protect People and Promote Native Habitats