Wildlife

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• Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area

  Visit Sessions Woods WMA to learn about wildlife and habitat.

• Living with Coyotes

  Addressing conflicts with coyotes.

• Wildlife Highlights Newsletter

  Wildlife Highlights is your best source for up-to-date wildlife information in Connecticut.

• Rabies and Wildlife

  Learn about rabies and wildlife.

• Reports, Videos, StoryMaps, and Webinars

  Find a list of videos, StoryMaps, and webinars about black bears in Connecticut.

• Frequently Asked Questions About Black Bears

  Find the answers to frequently asked questions about black bears.

• Living with Black Bears

  Take steps to keep black bears wild and avoid attracting them near your home.

• Bats in Distress

  Because of their potential to carry rabies, specialized protocol dictates how to handle situations that involve bats.

• Ducks and Geese in Distress

  If you find a duckling or gosling alone, search for a nearby parent and try to safely reunite them. If you find multiple ducklings or goslings, contain them by placing them under a laundry basket. Wait to see if the mother returns. If she does not return, contact one of the rehabilitators listed below.

• Reptiles and Amphibians in Distress

  Turtles and snakes are often the victims of road collisions and lawn mower damage.

• Connecticut Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest

  The artwork for the Connecticut Junior Duck Stamp Contest will be featured on the annual Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp.

• Skunks in Distress

  Because of the potential threat of rabies, current policy does not allow for the rehabilitation of adult or sickly, skunks.

• Small Birds in Distress

  Dealing with distressed small birds

• Small Mammals in Distress

• House Sparrows, Starlings and Pigeons in Distress

  Some species of birds can be cared for without a federal permit