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Aerial acrobats of the forest: Fun facts about flying squirrels
If a peculiar set of circumstances transformed you into a rodent, wouldn’t you hope to awake as a flying squirrel? The amazing gliding skill would set…
‘Critical shorebird habitat’: HCT volunteers hit the beach to help piping plovers
Some say the return of herring to Cape Cod runs is the surest sign that spring is dawning on our fair peninsula. But for early…
The little loudmouths that signal springtime: Fun facts about peepers
Cape Cod can be a quiet place in the winter. But somewhere out there, an epic amphibian choir is getting ready for the biggest show of…
An Olympian feat: The amazing odyssey of the monarch butterfly
When the Olympic flame arrived at Milano San Siro Stadium on February 6th, it was the culmination of a remarkable journey. The torch was lit in Olympia, Greece…
Photo gallery: Stunning otter pics from HCT’s Cold Brook Preserve
Life can get pretty busy when you’re a celebrity otter. There are scripts to read (“Jurassic Otter,” “12 Angry Otters,” “Pride, Prejudice and Otters,”), and…
Is heavy snow a boon to nature? We dive into the cold facts
Here’s the simple recipe for a snowpack: start with a whopping serving of the white stuff. Keep temperatures below freezing for a fortnight or more.…
Winter rest: How wildlife makes it through the cold season
Spending the winter in Florida is an appealing way to escape chilly Cape Cod. But it’s not the best option for wildlife, as arranging transportation…
Great trail camera video: See wildlife in action at HCT properties
We know that people enjoy exploring Harwich Conservation Trust (HCT) properties and so does wildlife! Thanks to generous land-saving support from HCT donors, our wild…
Look out for snowy owls: What to know about the Cape’s stunning winter visitor
Even after the holidays are over, a swell gift may await lucky Cape birders. Snowy owls are back on the scene, and spotting one of…
‘Totally unreal’: Hawk seen in HCT otter den baffles experts
Let’s say you are a private detective, working an otter den case at the Robert F. Smith Cold Brook Preserve. Your job is to keep…
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