About Wildlife on Tap Series at Cape Cod Beer...Mass Audubon Long Pasture Sanctuary is proud to present its “Wildlife on Tap 2017” lecture series, sponsored by Cape Cod Beer. The monthly lectures will be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m., at Cape Cod Beer, 1336 Phinney’s Lane, Hyannis.
$10 per person/per event in advance ($13 at the door) Includes free popcorn and other goodies. Award-winning beer, plus wine and soda, available for purchase.
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Date: 1/25/2017
Title: Rarities and Vagrants: Cape Cod’s Birds and Birders through the Seasons
Presenter: Mark Faherty, Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Mass Audubon
Description: With its position on the Atlantic flyway and its potent mix of oceans, bays, marshes, dunes, and thickets, the Cape is one of the best spots for birding on the east coast. Mark Faherty of Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary will discuss the best of birding on Cape Cod, including where to go and what to look for through the seasons, as well as the natural history of a strange and misunderstood species: the Cape Cod Birder.
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Date: 2/22/2016
Title: Wild Care’s – Wild Encounters!
Presenter: Stephanie Ellis, Executive Director Wild Care
Description: “Help! I found a baby bird…, “There’s an orphaned squirrel at my doorstep… Now what?” Wild Care, Inc. is a nonprofit wildlife hospital dedicated to the rescue and release of injured and orphaned wildlife on Cape Cod. Wild Care operates a Wildlife Helpline, and rehabilitates over 1,200 animals per year. They see everything from Bald Eagles to Deer Mice. Wild Care’s Executive Director Stephanie Ellis will cover what to do when you find animals in distress, and will provide tips for living with our wild neighbors.
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Date: 3/22/2016
Title: Is that a snake? If so, what New England snake is it?
Presenters: Joe Martinez & Rick Roth, New England Herpetological Society
Description: Using skulls, skeletons and skins, we’ll examine the characters that make a snake the unique animal it is. Then we’ll review the snakes native to New England and learn about their very interesting adaptations and behaviors. Everyone will have the opportunity to touch and hold several live snakes and see additional live snakes on display.
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Date: 4/26/2017
Title: Snowy Owls to Saw-whet Owls
Presenter: Norman Smith, Director Blue Hills Trailside Museum & Norman Smith Environmental Education Center
Description: Since 1981, Norman Smith has spent countless days and nights, in every imaginable weather condition, observing, capturing, banding and relocating Snowy Owls at Logan International Airport. Data has been collected on roosting, hunting and behavior while on their wintering grounds. Since 2000 satellite transmitters have been attached to owls to learn more about their movements. Find out what has been learned to date, what questions remain and how this Purchase your tickets online or purchase in person at Cape Cod Beer