Wildlife

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• Bird Pictures

  Photo examples of birds to help with identifying and reporting dead birds.

• Combat Illegal Wildlife Trade

  Outdoor enthusiasts, including hunters, can help combat the illegal wildlife trade.

• Live Bats Count Bat Cam

  Watch the livestream of the Bats Count! Bat Cam at White Memorial Conservation Center.

• Put Your Stamp on Conservation

  Purchase a Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp to help conserve wetland habitat for wildlife.

• Wildlife Habitat Management on Private Land

  A partnership to help private landowners increase the quantity and quality of young forest habitat for wildlife on their property.

• Shrubland Bird Monitoring

  DEEP staff and volunteers have conducted surveys on state lands with shrubland habitat to monitor songbird populations.

• New England Cottontail Restoration

  Efforts to conserve Connecticut's only native rabbit, the New England Cottontail.

• Young Forest Habitat Initiative

  An effort to create and maintain habitat for wildlife dependent on young forests and shrublands.

• American Woodcock Habitat Use and Survival

  DEEP biologists are studying woodcock habitat use and survival rates in different habitat conditions to better understand the needs of this declining species.

• Habitat Management at WMAs and State Forests

  Habitat is managed at state forests and wildlife management areas to benefit a variety of wildlife species.

• Problems with Opossums

  Addressing nuisance problems with opossums.

• Birds of Prey and Livestock

  Addressing conflicts with birds of prey and backyard chickens and rabbits.

• Living with Foxes

  Addressing nuisance problems with foxes.

• Woodchuck Nuisance Problems

  Addressing nuisance problems with woodchucks.

• Problems with Canada Geese

  Addressing conflicts with Canada geese.